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On-Vehicle Inspection

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  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
    2. Securely support the brake caliper.
    3. Using a dial indicator, check for backlash near the center of the axle hub.

      Maximum: 

      0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 

      If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.

      4. Fig 1: Checking Backlash Near Center Of Axle Hub
      G05135006Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.

      Torque: 107 N*m (1090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
  3. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
    2. Securely support the brake caliper.
    3. Using a dial indicator, check for deviation in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

      Maximum: 

      0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 

      If deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

      4. Fig 2: Checking For Deviation In Surface Of Axle Hub Outside Hub Bolt
      G05135007Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.

      Torque: 107 N*m (1090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
  4. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
    2. Securely support the brake caliper.
    3. Using a dial indicator, check for backlash near the center of the axle hub.

      Maximum: 

      0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 

      If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.

      4. Fig 3: Checking Backlash Near Center Of Axle Hub
      G05135008Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.

      Torque: 62 N*m (630 kgf*cm, 46 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
  6. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
    2. Securely support the brake caliper.
    3. Using a dial indicator, check for deviation in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

      Maximum: 

      0.07 mm (0.0027 in.) 

      If deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.

      4. Fig 4: Checking Deviation In Surface Of Axle Hub Outside Hub Bolt
      G05135009Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.

      Torque: 62 N*m (630 kgf*cm, 46 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
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