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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC  (See REMOVAL )
  4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS 
    Fig 1: Measuring Looseness Near Center Of Axle Hub
    G04944018Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a dial indicator, measure the looseness near the center of the axle hub.

      Maximum: 

      0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 

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

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

  5. Fig 2: Measuring Runout On Surface Of Axle Hub Outside Hub Bolt
    G04944019Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT 
    1. Using a dial indicator, measure the runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

      Maximum: 

      0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 

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

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

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 140 N*m (1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf)