Axle

On-vehicle inspection

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1. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH

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.

INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION

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.

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