INSPECTION •Check the front hub and brake disc mounting surfaces for fretting and contamination. •Check the knuckle inner surface for galling or cracks. •Check for a defective bearing.

WHEEL BEARING BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK 1.Tighten the special tool to the front hub assembly to the specified torque 196 - 255 Nm (145 - 188 ft.lbs.). 2.Use the special tool to measure the hub rotation starting torque. Limit: 1.8 Nm (16 in.lbs.) or less 3.The hub rotation breakaway torque should be within the limit value range, and there should be no engagement or feeling of roughness.

WHEEL BEARING AXIAL PLAY CHECK 1.Tighten the special tool to the front hub assembly to the specified torque 196 - 255 Nm (145 - 188 ft.lbs.). 2.Measure the play in the wheel bearing axial direction. Limit: 0.01 mm (0.0004 in.) 3.If the limit value of wheel bearing axial play cannot be obtained, replace the wheel bearing.