Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
On-Vehicle Inspection [06/2015 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
See step 2
- REMOVE FRONT DISC
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
- Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the front axle hub sub-assembly.
Maximum Looseness
0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)
NOTE:- Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
- Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the front axle hub sub-assembly and front speed sensor.
HINT:
If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.
- Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the front axle hub sub-assembly.
- INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
- Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the front axle hub sub-assembly outside the front axle hub bolts.
Maximum Runout
0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)
NOTE:- Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
- Make sure to set the tip of the dial indicator towards the outside of the front axle hub bolts.
- Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the front axle hub sub-assembly and front speed sensor.
HINT:
If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.
- Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the front axle hub sub-assembly outside the front axle hub bolts.
- INSTALL FRONT DISC
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
See step 7
- INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.