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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE REAR DISC (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  4. INSPECT REAR 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 at right angles to the measurement surface.

      If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.

    Fig 1: Inspecting Rear Axle Hub Bearing Looseness
    G04112951Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT 
    1. Using a dial indicator, check for runout on surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

      Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.) 

      NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.

      If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.

    Fig 2: Inspecting Rear Axle Hub Runout
    G04112952Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL REAR DISC (See  REASSEMBLY  ) 
  7. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)