Inspection of the Wheel Bearing
5. Install an appropriate fixer of the dial gauge or
similar devices on the wheel hub and then
push and pull the wheel hub. Measure the
axial clearance between the wheel hub and the
wheel bearing assembly. There should not
have any axial clearance, if there has any axial
clearance, replace the front wheel bearings.
Special Tool
Fixing Supporting Seat of the
Dial Gauge
205-044 (15-008)
General Tool
Dial Gauge
Inspection
1. Notes :Do not confuse the loosening of the lower cross
arm ball head with the loosening of the bearing.
Hoist the fore part of the automobile. See Section
100-01 for relevant information.
6. Install the front brake calipers. See Section
203-01 for relevant information
2. Shake the wheels. Check if the front wheel bearings is
loosened.
3. Fast rotate the wheels, to confirm that the wheels
rotate smoothly and quietly.
4. Dismount the front brake calipers and the supporting
plate. See Section 203-01 for relevant information.