Rio L4-1.5L (2001)
Wheel Bearing: Testing and Inspection
Wheel bearing end play
1. Raise the front of the vehicle and check the looseness of front wheel bearings by rocking the tires at the top and bottom.
End Play: 0 inch (0 mm)
2. Spin the tire quickly by hand and check that the tire turns smoothly without any abnormal noise from the bearing.
Notice: Do not confuse the looseness of the lower arm ball-joint. If any abnormal looseness or noise is found, adjust the preload.
3. Remove the wheel, and remove the front disc caliper assembly and hang it from the shock absorber.
4. Set a dial gauge against the wheel hub, then push and pull the wheel hub in the axial direction and measure the axial play of the wheel bearing. If
the play exceeds the specification, adjust the preload or replace the bearing.
Axial play: 0 inch (0 mm)
