626 ES V6-2.5L DOHC (1997)
Wheel Bearing: Testing and Inspection
Rear
With Drum Brakes
WHEEL BEARING PLAY
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Position a dial indicator against the brake drum. Push and pull the rear brake assembly by hand in the axial direction and measure the wheel
bearing play.
3. If the bearing play exceeds specification, check and adjust the locknut torque or replace the hub bearing assembly if necessary. Maximum wheel
bearing play is 0.05 mm (0.002 inch).
With Disc Brakes
WHEEL BEARING PLAY
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Remove the brake caliper assembly.
3. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and measure the wheel bearing play.
4. If the bearing play exceeds the specification, check and adjust the locknut torque or replace the hub bearing assembly if necessary. Maximum
wheel bearing play is 0.05 mm (0.002 inch).