Mystique V6-153 2.5L DOHC VIN L SFI (1999)
Wheel Bearing: Testing and Inspection
Front
1. Installation of new front wheel bearings may be required if a wheel bearing noise occurs only when turning. To diagnose the front wheel bearings:
2. Road test the vehicle on a smooth road. Make sharp turns to the right and left.
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Installation of a new left front wheel bearing may be required if the vehicle makes noises on right turns.
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Installation of a new right front wheel bearing may be required if the vehicle makes noises on left turns.
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If front wheel bearing noise is heard on either right or left turns, the wheel hub and front wheel bearing assembly on the side with the most
noise should be disassembled and inspected.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Check for loose front wheel bearings by rocking the wheels at the top and bottom.
5. Spin the wheel quickly by hand and make sure the wheel turns smoothly without noise from the front wheel bearings.
6. NOTE: Be careful not to confuse lower ball joint looseness with bearing looseness.
Remove the wheel and disc brake caliper.
7. Position dial indicator D78P-4201-F bracketry and dial indicator D78P-4201-G or equivalent, against the wheel hub, then push and pull the wheel
hub. Measure the end play of the wheel hub and front wheel bearing assembly. The maximum allowable end play is 0.05 mm (0.002 inch). If the
end play exceeds the specified limit, install new front wheel bearings.
