WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE INSPECTION

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Front Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection

1.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the clip from the front shock absorber.

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3.  Remove the front brake hose from the front shock absorber.

4.  Remove the front brake caliper component installation bolts.

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5.  Remove the front brake caliper component and suspend it out of the way using a cable.

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6.  Remove the front disc plate. (See FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7.  Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure the wheel bearing axial excessive play.

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Front wheel bearing maximum play
0.05 mm {0.002 in}
•  If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub bearing. (See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)