SX4 4WD L4-2.0L (2008)
Wheel Bearing: Procedures
Front Wheel Hub, Disc, Bolt and Bearing Check
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Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks.
A disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.
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Check rust of installation face inside of wheel disc.
As rust affects adversely, remove it thoroughly.
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Check tightness of wheel nuts and, if necessary, retighten them to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 Nm (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ft. lbs.)
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Check wear of wheel bearing. When measuring thrust play, apply a dial gauge to wheel hub as shown in figure.
Thrust play limit 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
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Check wheel bearing noise and smooth wheel rotation by rotating wheel. If defective, replace bearing.