Rear Wheel Disc, Nut And Bearing Check

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

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

Fig 1: Tightening Rear Wheel Nut
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Check wheel bearings for wear. When measuring thrust play, apply a dial gauge to spindle cap center. If thrust play exceeds limit, replace bearing.
Thrust play limit

"a": 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)

Fig 2: Measuring Wheel Bearings Thrust Play
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By rotating wheel actually, check wheel bearing for noise and smooth rotation. If it is defective, replace bearing.

Fig 3: Checking Wheel Bearing For Noise & Smooth Rotation
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