Filed Under (Lexus) by admin on 05-08-2010
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1. (w/ AIR SUSPENSION) MOVE HEIGHT CONTROL ON/OFF SWITCH IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TO “OFF” 2. JACK UP VEHICLE, REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 3. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE CYLINDER AND DISC ROTOR (a) Remove the two bolts and remove the brake cylinder from the steering knuckle. (b) Hang up the brake cylinder using wire, etc. (c) Place matchmarks on the disc rotor and axle hub. (d) Remove the two screws and remove the disc rotor. 4. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR FROM STEERING KNUCKLE 5. CHECK BACKLASH IN BEARING SHAFT DIRECTION Place the dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction. Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) If greater than the specified maximum, replace the bearing. 6. CHECK AXLE HUB DEVIATION 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 greater than the specified maximum, replace the axle hub.
Filed Under (Toyota) by admin on 05-08-2010
Tags: 2003 toyota tacoma,
bearing,
brake caliper,
dial indicator,
oil seal,
rotor,
shaft,
speed sensor,
steering knuckle,
toyota tacoma,
wheel hub
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REMOVAL 1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 2. w/ ABS: DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS CLAMP FROM STEERING KNUCKLE Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the ABS speed sensor and wire harness clamp from the steering knuckle. 3. DISCONNECT BRAKE CALIPER a. Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper. b. Support the brake caliper securely. 4. CHECK AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH a. Using a screwdriver, remove the grease cap. b. Using a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction. Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub bearing. 5. REMOVE AXLE HUB WITH DISC a. Remove the cotter pin and lock cap. b. Using a 30 mm socket wrench, remove the nut. c. Remove the claw washer, outer bearing and axle hub with the disc from the steering knuckle. NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the outer bearing. 6. REMOVE OIL SEAL AND INNER BEARING a. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor. b. Remove the inner bearing from the axle hub.
Filed Under (Honda) by admin on 16-06-2010
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See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT section. WHEEL BEARING Inspection 1) Wheel bearings require no adjustment. Bearings should be checked for excessive movement. Support vehicle, and remove wheel. 2) Install dial indicator with stem positioned on front hub surface. Move hub assembly inward. Note reading. Movement should be 0-.002″ (0-.05 mm). If movement is not as specified, replace bearing. See WHEEL BEARING under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Filed Under (Mazda) by admin on 18-04-2010
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APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS All 1999 Protege (1.6L) with VINs lower than JM1 BJ222* X0 140057. All 1999 – 2000 Miata with (1.8L) VINs lower than JM1 NB353* Y0 155947. DESCRIPTION A rattling noise may be heard from the engine when depressing the clutch or when revving the engine in neutral. In extreme cases, customers may experience noise at all times. This concern can be caused by improperly machined number 4 main cap of cylinder blocks which may result in premature wear of the thrust bearing. Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following procedure
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify customer concern. 2. Using a dial indicator, measure and record the crankshaft end play as shown (Protege). Rotate the crankshaft 180o, and again measure and record the crankshaft end play. – If end play is 0.3mm or more, proceed to STEP 3. – If end play is still less then 0.3mm, refer to the Work- shop Manual for further diagnostics. 3. Replace the applicable part per the Workshop Manual: • Protege – Short Engine • Miata – Partial Engine Note • Completely clean any parts that will be reused. 4. Verify the repair.
