Wheel Bearing Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Avalon, 2003 Toyota Avalon, and 2002 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel and brake drum, or rotor (if equipped). Position dial indicator with stem against center of axle hub. Move axle hub in and out while observing dial indicator. Replace hub if axial play exceeds .002 in. (.05 mm). Measure hub axial runout. Replace hub if runout exceeds .0028 in. (.07 mm).