Wheel Disc, Nut and Bearing Check

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Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks.
Disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.
Check wheel nuts for tightness and as necessary, retighten them to specification.
Tightening torque

Wheel nut a: 100 N.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Nut
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Check wheel bearing for wear. After retightening lock nut to specified torque, apply dial gauge (1) to wheel hub center and measure thrust play.
When measurement exceeds limit, replace bearing.

Wheel bearing thrust play

Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Bearing Thrust Play & Dial Gauge
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By rotating wheel actually, check wheel bearing for noise and smooth rotation. If defective, replace bearing.

Fig 3: Rotating Wheel Bearing
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