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Rear Wheel Hub, Measuring Lateral Runout



Rear wheel hub, measuring lateral runout

Special tools:
999 5418
999 5507

Preparations
Take out measurement tool set set 999 5418.





Remove:
- the wheel
- the mounting screws for the brake caliper holder. Hang the brake caliper from the spring using a wire
- the brake disc.

Install the bracket included in the test equipment
See Brake disc rear, calibrating





Install the dial gauge
Install the dial gauge in the bracket as illustrated.





Measure the lateral run out
Put the test gauge point against the hub flange as illustrated.
Rotate the hub gently.
Note the test gauge run-out.
Hub maximum lateral runout: 0.020 mm.
If lateral run-out exceeds the value, replace the hub.

Finishing work
Remove the test equipment





Install:
- the brake disc. Tighten the locating pin. Tighten to 8 Nm.
- the brake caliper and the caliper holder. Tighten to 60 Nm.

Note: Use new mounting screws.

Install the wheel
Installing wheels