12
Fig.
12-5
Fig.
12
- 6
Fig.
12-7
Fig.12-8
12 : 3
12- E.
FRONT
WHEEL
HUB
AND
BEARINGS
12
-
E-1
. Checking
Front
Wheel Bearing
on
Car
To check the front wheel bearings, raise the vehicle
with a jack until the wheels clear the ground.
Grip the tire and shake
it
sideways.
If
considerable
play
is
noticed, this indicates that t
he
bearings are
rough.
12-E-2.
Removing
Front
Wheel
Hub and Bearings
Raise the front end
of
the vehicle and support with
stands.
l.
Wheel cap and wheel
2.
Caliper and bracket assembly
Attach the caliper
and
bracket assembly
to
the coil
spring with a piece
of
wire.
Note:
Never
allow
the
ca
lip
er
assembly hang
from
the brake
pipe,
as
damage
may occur.
3.
Grease cap
4.
Split
pin
5.
Nut lock
6.
Adjusting
nut
7. Thrust washer and outer bearing