Toyota Corolla (E120): On–vehicle inspection

1. Inspect front axle hub bearing

  1.  remove the front wheel.
  2.  separate the front disc brake caliper assy .
  3.  remove the front disc.
  4.  inspect the bearing backlash.

  1. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.

    Maximum: 0.05 Mm (0.0020 In.)

If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub bearing.

  1.  inspect the axle hub deviation.

  1. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

    Maximum: 0.05 Mm (0.0020 In.)

If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub–assy.

  1.  install the front disc.
  2.  install the front disc brake caliper assy .
  3.  install the front wheel.

    Torque: 103 nvm (1,050 Kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)

2. Inspect rear axle hub bearing

  1.  remove the rear wheel.
  2.  remove rear brake drum sub–assy.
  3. inspect the bearing backlash.

  1. Set a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and check the backlash in the bearing shaft sirection.

    Maximum: 0.05 Mm (0.0020 In.)

If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub & bearing assy.

  1. Inspect the axle hub deviation.

  1.  Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

    Maximum: 0.07 Mm (0.0028 In.)

If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub & bearing assy.

  1.  install the rear brake drum sub–assy.
  2.  install the rear wheel.

    Torque: 103 nvm (1,050 Kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)

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