Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Drive Shaft, Propeller Shaft, Axle on-Vehicle Inspection

DRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION





1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
a. Remove the front tire.
b. Remove the front disc brake caliper.
c. Remove the front disc.

HINT: Put matchmarks on the front disc and front axle hub.

d. Inspect the front axle hub & bearing looseness.
1. Using a dial indicator, check for looseness from the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)

NOTICE: If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assy.





2. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
a. Using a dial indicator, check for runout of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)

NOTICE: If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assy.

b. Install the front disc.

HINT: Align the matchmarks of the front disc and front axle hub before installing them.

c. Install the front disc brake caliper.
Torque: 109 Nm (1,114 kgf-cm, 81 ft. lbs.)
d. Install the front tire.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)





3. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
a. Remove the rear tire.
b. Remove the rear brake drum.

HINT: Put matchmarks on the rear brake drum and hub bolt.

c. Inspect the rear axle hub & bearing looseness.
1. Using a dial indicator, check for looseness from the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)

NOTICE: If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assy.





4. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING RUNOUT
a. Using a dial indicator, check for runout of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch)

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

b. Install the rear brake drum.

HINT: Align the matchmarks of the rear brake drum and hub bolt before installing them.

c. Install the rear tire.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)