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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Notice: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1224726  Size: SH
  1. Lift and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Inspect the end play of the bearing.
  3. If excessive play is detected, free shoes from the disc or remove the calipers.
  4. Inspect the standard torque of the drive nut.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the drive nut to 210 N·m (155 lb ft).

  6. Inspect the bearing end play according to the following method.
  7. 5.1. Place a dial gage against the disc surface and grasp the disc.
    5.2. Using a push-pull movement, note the gage readings.

    Specification

        • 0.130 mm (0.005 in) or less
        • The standard tightening torque of the drive shaft nut is 210 N·m (155 lb ft).
    5.3. If the bearing end play of the front wheel bearing exceeds 0.130 mm, tighten the drive nut successively.

    Specification
    The maximum allowance is240 N·m (177 lb ft).

    5.4. Inspect the bearing end play again.
    5.5. If the bearing end play is above the specifications, replace the front wheel bearing.