On-Vehicle Inspection

INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
1. Using a dial gauge, check for backlash near the center of the axle hub.
  Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
  
  If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
  
  NOTE: Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
  
  Fig 1: Checking For Backlash
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INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION
1. Using a dial gauge, check for deviation in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
  Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
  
  If deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
  
  NOTE: Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
  
  Fig 2: Checking For Axle Hub Deviation
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
1. Using a dial gauge, check for backlash near the center of the axle hub.
  Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
  
  If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assy.
  
  NOTE: Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
  
  Fig 3: Checking For Backlash
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION
1. Using a dial gauge, check for deviation in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
  Maximum: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
  
  If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assy.
  
  NOTE: Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
  
  Fig 4: Checking For Axle Hub Deviation
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002