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Inspection Procedure

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The following procedure describes how to inspect the wheel bearing/hub for excessive looseness. If you are inspecting the wheel bearing/hub for excessive runout, refer to Hub/Axle Flange and Wheel Stud Runout Inspection in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    IMPORTANT: If you are inspecting the FRONT wheel bearing/hub, support the front of the vehicle by the lower control arms in order to load the lower ball joint.
  2. Mount and secure the J 8001  to a stand.
  3. Ensure that the J 8001  contacts the vertical surface of the wheel as close as possible to the top wheel stud.
  4. Push and pull on the TOP of the tire.
    Fig 1: Pushing & Pulling Tire
    GM519537Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Inspect the total movement indicated by the J 8001  .
  6. If the measurement exceeds 0.127 mm (0.005 in), replace the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front in Front Suspension.
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