On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Scion tC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK REAR AXLE SHAFT BEARING
1. Remove the rear wheel.
2. Disconnect the rear brake cylinder (See REMOVAL ).
3. Remove the rear disc.
4. Inspect the axle shaft backlash.
  1. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle shaft.
    Maximum backlash:
    
    0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
    
    If the backlash is greater than the maximum, replace the bearing.
  NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Rear Axle Shaft Bearing
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5. Inspect the axle shaft deviation.
  1. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle shaft.
    Maximum deviation:
    
    0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
    
    If the deviation is greater than the maximum, replace the bearing.
  Fig 2: Checking Deviation Surface Of Axle Shaft
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