Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Front

Wheel Disc, Nut and Bearing Check
1) Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks. A disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.





2) Check wheel nuts for tightness and, as necessary retighten them to specification.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut (a): 85 Nm (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ft. lbs.)





3) Check wheel bearing for wear. When measuring thrust play, apply a dial gauge to wheel hub. When measurement exceeds limit and shaft nut is tightened to specified torque, replace bearing.
Wheel bearing thrust play
Limit: 0.4 mm (0.016 inch)





4) By rotating wheel actually, check wheel bearing for noise and smooth rotation. If defective, replace bearing.