Diamante V6-3.5L SOHC (2003)
1. Use the special tool to mount the hub on to the knuckle.
2. Torque the nut of the special tool to 196 - 255 Nm (145 - 188 ft. lbs.)
3. Rotate the hub in order to seat the bearing.
4. Leave the special tool in place and take the measurements described.
INSPECTION
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Check the front hub and brake disc mounting surfaces for fretting and contamination.
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Check the knuckle inner surface for galling or cracks.
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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.). Use the special tool to measure the hub
rotation starting torque.
Limit: 1.8 Nm (16 inch 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 inch)
3. If the limit value of wheel bearing axial play cannot be obtained, replace the wheel bearing.
