ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Inspection

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the brake caliper assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

REMOVE FRONT DISC

HINT:

Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.

INSPECT FRONT 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.)
   

   NOTICE:

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

   HINT:

   If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.

INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

1. Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
   

   Maximum:

   0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
   

   NOTICE:

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

   HINT:

   If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

INSTALL FRONT DISC

1. Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.
   

   NOTICE:

   When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has the minimum runout.

INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle.
   

   Torque:

   104 N*m{ 1,060 kgf*cm , 77 ft.*lbf }

INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque:

103 N*m{ 1,050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }