Front Wheel Bearings Diagnosis
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Tools Required
Dial Indicator
The following procedure describes how to inspect the wheel bearing/hub
for excessive looseness.
Important
If you are inspecting the FRONT wheel bearing/hub, support the front
of the vehicle by the lower control arms in order to load the lower ball joint.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Mount and secure the
dial indicator to a stand.
- Ensure that the
Dial indicator contacts the vertical surface of the wheel as close as possible to the top wheel stud.
- Push and pull on the TOP of the tire.
- Inspect the total movement indicated by the
Dial indicator
.
- If the measurement exceeds 0.127 mm (0.005 in),
replace the wheel bearing/hub.