Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Drive shaft / propeller shaft / Drive shaft, propeller shaft, axle / On–vehicle inspection

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.

5.  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.

6.  install the front disc.
7.  install the front disc brake caliper assy .
8.  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.

4. 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.

5.  install the rear brake drum sub–assy.
6.  install the rear wheel.

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