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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING FOR LOOSENESS 
    1. Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the axle hub.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Front Axle Hub Bearing For Looseness
      G04053705Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 

      NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is perpendicular to the measurement surface.

      If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub.

  6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB FOR RUNOUT 
    1. Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
      Fig 2: Inspecting Front Axle Hub For Runout
      G04053706Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 

      NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

      If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub.

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See  REASSEMBLY  ) 
  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)