Workshop Manual

4C–50
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
6.Use a dial gauge to measure the bearing axial rattle.
Bearing axial rattle: 0.05 mm max
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If abnormal conditins are discovered during
inspection, go to Step 7. If there are no abnormal
conditions, reassemble the front discrotor and
caliper.
NOTE: Hub, wheel bearing and spindle is integrated to
the hub unit bearing so it must not be disassembled. If it
has abnormal rattle or noize, replace the hub unit bearing.
7.Loosen the caulking around the front drive shaft nuts.
8.Remove the nuts and discard them (they cannot be
reused).
9.Remove the 4 bolts fixing the hub unit bearing to the
knuckle.
Apply penetrating oil to the bearing and knuckle contact
surfaces if the surfaces are stuck together because of
rust.
10.Temporarily install long bolts to 2 of the fixing bolt
holes (the bolts must have the same diameter and
thread width).
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(1) Bolt
11.Strike the long bolts with a hammer to loosen and
remove the hub unit bearing from the knuckle.
B Take care not to strike the front drive shaft.
B Take care not to drop the bearing.
12.Remove the ABS rotor sensor from the bearing.
13.If necessary, replace the wheel pin in the following
manner.
B Place hub on a suitable work surface and remove
wheel studs, as required, using a hammer.
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Inspection
Inspect the parts listed below for abrasion, breakage, and
other abnormal conditions.
Repair or replace the parts as required.
B Disc
B Caliper
B Drive shaft oil seal
B ABS sensor rotor
B Wheel pin
B Hub unit bearing