On-vehicle Inspection
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
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3. REMOVE FRONT DISC
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4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the looseness near the center of the axle hub. Maximum looseness: 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.) NOTICE: Make sure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface. If the looseness is more than the maximum, replace the axle hub. |
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5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolts. Maximum runout: 0.08 mm (0.00315 in.) NOTICE: Make sure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface. If the runout is more than the maximum, replace the axle hub. |
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6. INSTALL FRONT DISC
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7. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
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8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque:
for aluminum wheel :
103 N·m {1050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf}
for steel wheel :
112 N·m {1142 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf}
Test yourself
A quick Toyota 4Runner quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.

