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204-01 Front Suspension > < Front Toe Adjustment

Ikon 1999 (01.2000-)

Suspension System - General Information - Wheel Bearing Inspection Ikon 1999 (01/2000-)
General Procedures

Special Tool(s)

Holding Fixture, Dial Indicator Gauge

205-044 (15-008)
General Equipment
Dial indicator gauge

Check

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Do not to confuse lower arm ball joint looseness with bearing looseness.
    Raise and support the front of the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: (100-02)
    Jacking (Description and Operation),
    Lifting (Description and Operation).

  1. Check for loose front wheel bearings by rocking the wheels at the top and bottom.
  1. Spin the wheel quickly by hand and make sure the wheel turns smoothly without noise from the wheel bearings.
  1. Remove the front brake caliper anchor plate.
    For additional information, refer to: Brake Caliper Anchor Plate (206-03, Removal and Installation).

  1. Position a suitable Dial indicator gauge fixture 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. There should be no end play. If end play exists, install new wheel bearings.
  1. Install the front brake caliper anchor plate.
    For additional information, refer to: Brake Caliper Anchor Plate (206-03, Removal and Installation).

204-01 Front Suspension > < Front Toe Adjustment