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Wheel Bearings Diagnosis

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE 
    NOTE: 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.
    Fig 1: Using J-8001 To Measure Wheel Bearing Wear
    G00371043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Push and pull on the TOP of the tire.
  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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