Wheel bearing end play

Note: After adjusting, recheck the front wheel toe and readjust if necessary. Reposition the tie rod boot if twisted or displaced.

WHEEL BEARING END PLAY

1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove the wheels then reinstall the wheel nuts.

A Wheel nut

3. Attach the dial gauge as shown.
4. Measure the bearing end play by moving the disc in and out.

Wheel Bearing End Play:
0 – 0.05 mm (0 – 0.002 in)

5. If the bearing end play measurement is more than the standard, replace the wheel bearing.

WHEEL RUNOUT

1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Check for bent or deformed wheels.

3. Attach the dial gauge as shown.
4. Measure the wheel runout by turning the wheel.

Front and Rear Wheel Axial Runout:
Standard:
Steel Wheel: 0 – 1.0mm (0 – 0.04in)
Aluminium Wheel: 0 – 0.7mm (0 – 0.03in)
Service Limit: 2.0mm (0.08in)

Front and Rear Wheel Radial Runout:
Standard:
Steel Wheel: 0 – 1.0mm (0 – 0.04in)
Aluminium Wheel: 0 – 0.7mm (0 – 0.03in)
Service Limit: 1.5mm (0.06in)

5. If the wheel runout is more than the service limit, fit a new wheel.