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Wheel Bearing: Testing and Inspection

End Play Inspection
1. Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the wheels, then reinstall the wheel nuts.








3. Attach the dial gauge. Place the dial gauge against the hub flange.
Front/rear:
Standard: 0 - 0.05 mm (0 - 0.002 inch)
4. Measure the bearing end play moving the brake disc inward or outward.
5. If the bearing end play measurement is more than the standard, replace the wheel bearing.