On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus ES 350. 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 INSPECTION )
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
1. Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the axle hub.
  Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
  
  NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
  
  HINT:
  
  If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Front Axle Hub Bearing Looseness
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
1. Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
  Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
  
  NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
  
  HINT:
  
  If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Front Axle Hub Runout
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL FRONT DISC (See REASSEMBLY )
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)