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Wheel Bearing End Play Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the disc brake caliper and suspend it with a wire.
  2. Remove the brake disc from the front hub.
  3. Attach a dial gauge as shown in the illustration, and then measure the end play while moving the hub in the axial direction.

    Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch) 

  4. If end play exceeds the limit, replace the front hub assembly.
    Fig 1: Measuring Wheel Bearing End Play
    G04536993Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION