Component Tests and General Diagnostics
DRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLEON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE DEVIATION AND BACKLASH
a. Remove the front wheel.
b. Separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.
c. Remove the front disc.
d. Inspect the bearing backlash.
1. Using a dial indicator, check for backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub bearing.
e. Inspect the axle hub deviation.
1. Using a dial indicator, check for deviation in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.
f. Install the front disc.
g. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly.
h. Install the front wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. INSPECT REAR AXLE DEVIATION AND BACKLASH
a. Remove the rear wheel.
b. Remove the rear brake drum sub-assembly.
c. Inspect the bearing backlash.
1. Using a dial indicator, check for backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub & bearing assembly.
d. Inspect the axle hub deviation.
1. Using a dial indicator, check for deviation in the surface of the axle hub inside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub & bearing assembly.
e. Install the rear brake drum sub-assembly.
f. Install the rear wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)