FRONT AXLE HUB (for Sedan) > ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION



1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL


2. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


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  1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.

    NOTICE:
    Hang the caliper using a piece of string or the equivalent.


3. REMOVE FRONT DISC


C108932E01
  1. Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub and remove the disc.



4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING


C107912
  1. Inspect the axle hub backlash.

    1. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.

      Maximum:
      0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
      If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.


    C107911
  1. Inspect the axle hub runout.

    1. Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the surface of the axle hub.

      Maximum:
      0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
      If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing and axle hub.


5. INSTALL FRONT DISC


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  1. Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub and install the disc.

    Text in Illustration 
    *a
    Matchmark

    NOTICE:
    When replacing the disc, select the position that gives the minimum disc runout.


6. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
  1. Install the disc brake caliper onto the steering knuckle.

    Torque:
    107 N*m{ 1089 kgf*cm , 79 ft.*lbf }


7. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque:
103 N*m{ 1,050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }