FRONT AXLE – Axle Hub and Knuckle
26-5
INSPECTION
1. HUB ROTATION STARTING TORQUE CHECK
(1) Install the special tool to the front hub assembly and
tighten the nut to the specified torque.
(2) Use the special tool to measure the hub rotation starting
torque.
Limit: 1.8 Nm {18.0 kgf@cm}
(3) The hub rotation starting torque should be within the limit
value range, and there should be no engagement or
feeling of roughness.
2. HUB AXIAL PLAY CHECK
(1) Measure the hub play in the axial direction.
Limit: 0.05 mm
NOTE
Measure the hub play while clamping the hub in a vice
with wooden blocks against the bearing section.
(2) If the limit value of hub axial play cannot be obtained
with the nut tightened to the specified torque (177 to
275 Nm {18.0 to 28.0 kgf@m}), replace the front hub
assembly.
MB991000
(MB990998)
MB990326
177 – 275 Nm
{18.0 – 28.0 kgf@m}
MB991017
MB991017
Wooden blocks
Wooden blocks