1. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH

(a) Using a dial gauge, check for backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
2. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION

(a) Using a dial gauge, check for deviation in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0027 in.)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
Rear axle hub and bearing (for 4wd)
RemovalRemoval
1. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING
Remove the screw.
Using a heat light, heat the rear door window frame
moulding between 40 to 60 C (104 to 140 F).
NOTICE:
Do not heat the rear door window frame
moulding excessively.
Slide the rear door window frame moulding upward
to r ...
Front wheel alignment
Adjustment
NOTICE:
For vehicles equipped with VSC, if wheel alignment has
been adjusted, and if suspension or underbody
components have been removed/installed or replaced, be
sure to perform the following initialization procedure in
order for the system to function normally:
1. Disconnect the ...
Reassembly
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH BEARING
(a) Using SST(s) and a press, install a new front axle
hub LH bearing to the steering knuckle LH.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-00810), 09950-70010
(09951-07100)
2. INSTALL DISC BRAKE DUST COVER FRONT LH
(a) Place the disc brake dust cover front LH and using ...