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. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
2. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 1
Sensor 2) (See page EC-38)
3. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts.
(b) Disconnect the 4 exhaust pipe supports and remove
the tail exhaust pipe assembly.
(c) Remove the gas ...
Drive belt
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH (See
page EM-26)
3. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
(a) Using SST, release the belt tension by turning the
belt tensioner counterclockwise, and remove the Vribbed
belt from the belt tensioner.
SST 09249-63010
(b) ...
For vehicles equipped with vehicle stability control (vsc) system
(a) Notices when using drum tester
Notices when using drum tester.
(1) When using a drum tester, be sure to start the
engine with the ignition switch OFF, and connect
SST to the terminals TS and CG of the DLC3
before the measurement in order to cancel the
VSC operation.
SST 09843-18040
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