On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Yaris. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DISC (See REMOVAL )
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
1. Inspect the axle hub backlash.
  1. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
    Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
    
    If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
    
    Fig 1: Inspecting Axle Hub Backlash Using Dial Indicator
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Inspect the axle hub runout.
  1. Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the surface of the axle hub.
    Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
    
    If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing and axle hub.
    
    Fig 2: Inspecting Axle Hub Runout Using Dial Indicator
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL FRONT DISC (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING
1. Inspect the axle hub and bearing backlash.
  1. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
    Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
    
    If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub and bearing.
    
    Fig 3: Inspecting Axle Hub And Bearing Backlash Using Dial Indicator
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Inspect the axle hub and bearing runout.
  1. Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the surface of the axle hub.
    Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
    
    If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub and bearing.
    
    Fig 4: Inspecting Axle Hub And Bearing Runout Using Dial Indicator
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY
ADJUST REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)