9-2X F4-2.5L (2006)
Wheel Bearing: Testing and Inspection
Front Wheel Bearing Inspection
FRONT WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
NOTE: Inspect the condition of front wheel bearing grease.
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Jack-up the front of vehicle.
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While holding the front wheel by hand, swing it in and out to check bearing free play.
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Loosen the wheel nuts and remove front wheel.
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If bearing free play exists in step 2) above, attach a dial gauge to the hub and measure axial displacement in axial direction.
Service limit:
Straight-ahead position within 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
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Remove the bolts and self-locking nuts, and extract transverse link from front crossmember.
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Remove the PTJ of front drive shaft from transmission.
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While supporting the front drive shaft horizontally with one hand, turn the hub with the other to check for noise or binding.
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If the hub is noisy or binds, disassemble the front axle and check condition of oil seals, bearing, etc.
