Drive Shaft, Propeller Shaft, Axle on-Vehicle Inspection

DRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH





a) Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
b) Securely support the brake caliper.
c) Using a dial indicator, check for backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
d) Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
Torque: 107 Nm (1,090 kgf-cm, 79 ft. lbs.)

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

3. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION





a) Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
b) Securely support the brake caliper.
c) Using a dial indicator, check for deviation in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
d) Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
Torque: 107 Nm (1,090 kgf-cm, 79 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: 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





a) Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
b) Securely support the brake caliper.
c) Using a dial indicator, check for backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assy.





d) Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
Torque: 62 Nm (630 kgf-cm, 46 ft. lbs.)

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

6. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION
a) Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
b) Securely support the brake caliper.
c) Using a dial indicator, check for deviation in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0027 inch)
If deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assy.
d) Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
Torque: 62 Nm (630 kgf-cm, 46 ft. lbs.)

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