On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus LS 600hL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DISC (See REMOVAL )
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
1. Using a dial indicator, measure the looseness near the center of the axle hub.
  Maximum:
  
  0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)
  
  NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.
  
  If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Front Axle Hub Bearing Looseness
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
1. Using a dial indicator, measure the runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt
  Maximum:
  
  0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)
  
  NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.
  
  If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub
  
  Fig 2: Inspecting Front Axle Hub Runout
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL FRONT DISC (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 140 N*m (1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf)