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Wheel Bearing: Testing and Inspection
Rear Axle Hub

REAR AXLE HUB

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 

1. CHECK REAR AXLE BEARING

a. Remove the rear wheel.
b. Remove the rear brake drum sub-assembly.
c. Inspect the bearing backlash.

1. Using a dial indicator, check for backlash near the center of the axle hub.

Maximum backlash: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) 
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

d. Inspect the axle hub deviation.

1. Using a dial indicator, check for deviation in the surface of the axle hub inside the hub bolt.

Maximum deviation: 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch) 
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

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