Wheel Bearing Inspection
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
| Dial Indicator Gauge Brackets 100-D004 (D78P-4201-F) or equivalent |
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| Dial Indicator Gauge 100-D005 (D78P-4201-G) or equivalent |
- Road test the vehicle on a smooth road. Make sharp turns to the right and left.
- Installation of a new front LH wheel bearing may be required if the vehicle makes abnormal noises on right turns.
- Installation of a new front RH wheel bearing may be required if the vehicle makes noises on left turns.
- If front wheel bearing noise is heard on either right or left turns, the wheel hub and front wheel bearing assembly on the side with the most noise should be inspected.
- Remove the front brake caliper anchor plate. For additional information, refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE .
- Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
- Check for loose front wheel bearings by rocking the wheels at the top and bottom.
- Spin the wheel quickly by hand and make sure the wheel turns smoothly without noise from the front wheel bearings.
- Position the special tools against the wheel hub, then have an assistant grasp the tire at the top and bottom and move the wheel inward and outward.
- Measure and record the end play of the front wheel bearings. There should be no end play.
- If end play exists, install new front wheel bearings. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION .
NOTE:
Be careful not to confuse lower arm ball joint looseness with bearing looseness.