Wheel Bearing Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Move wheel hub in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of wheel bearing.
Axial end play limit: Refer to "VQ40DE: WHEEL BEARING " (VQ40DE) or "VK56DE: WHEEL BEARING " (VK56DE).
Rotate wheel hub and make sure there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there are any irregular conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.

Fig 1: Checking Wheel Bearing Axial End Play
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.