Talon FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo VIN F SMFI (1998)
Wheel Bearing: Testing and Inspection
On Vehicle Service
Front
WHEEL BEARING END PLAY CHECK
1. Remove the disc brake caliper and suspend it with a wire.
2. Remove the brake disc from the front hub.
3. Attach a dial gauge as shown in the illustration, and then measure the end play while moving the hub in the axial direction.
4. If end play exceeds 0.05 mm (0.002 inch), replace the front hub assembly.
Rear
END PLAY CHECK
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Remove the brake drum.
3. For vehicles with rear disc brake, remove the caliper assembly and the brake disc.
4. Check the bearing's end play. Place a dial gauge against the hub surface; then move the hub in the axial direction and check whether or not there is
end play.
5. If the play exceeds 0.05 mm (0.002 inch), replace the rear hub assembly.
