Wheel Bearing: Testing and Inspection

AXLE: REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS





(a) Remove the rear wheel.
(b) Remove the rear brake drum.
HINT: Put matchmarks on the rear brake drum and hub bolt.

(c) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness at the center of the axle hub.
Maximum looseness:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
2. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING RUNOUT





(a) Using a dial indicator, check for runout of the axle hub.
Maximum runout:
0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the 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 wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)