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Axle Shaft Assembly > < Seals and Gaskets, Differential|Service and Repair|Page 2009
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Axle Bearing: Testing and Inspection

WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE PREINSPECTION 

Wheel Bearing Play 
1. Position a dial indicator against the disc plate. Push and pull the disc plate by hand in the axial direction and measure the wheel bearing play.

2. If the bearing play exceeds the specification, check and adjust the hub nut torque or replace the wheel bearing and hub component if necessary.

Maximum wheel bearing play 0.05 mm (0.002 inch) 

Axle Shaft Assembly > < Seals and Gaskets, Differential|Service and Repair|Page 2009