Wheel Bearing: Testing and Inspection

Front Wheel Bearing Check
1) Confirm tightness of wheel nuts and retighten them to specified torque if necessary.
2) Hoist vehicle.
3) Check wear of wheel bearing. When measuring thrust play, apply a dial gauge to front wheel as shown in figure.
Replace front wheel hub assembly if defective.

Front wheel bearing thrust play
Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)





4) Check hub bearing noise and smooth wheel rotation by rotating wheel.
Replace front wheel hub assembly if defective.