On-Vehicle Inspection

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

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
1. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
2. Securely support the brake caliper.
3. Using a dial indicator, check for backlash near the center of the axle hub.
  Maximum:
  
  0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
  
  If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
  
  Fig 1: Using Dial Indicator To Check For Backlash Near Center Of Axle Hub
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
  Torque: 107 N*m (1,090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION
1. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
2. Securely support the brake caliper.
3. Using a dial indicator, check for deviation in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
  Maximum:
  
  0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
  
  If deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
  
  Fig 2: Using Dial Indicator To Check For Deviation In Surface Of Axle Hub Outside Hub Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
  Torque: 107 N*m (1,090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
1. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
2. Securely support the brake caliper.
3. Using a dial indicator, check for backlash near the center of the axle hub.
  Maximum:
  
  0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
  
  If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Using Dial Indicator To Check For Backlash Near Center Of Axle Hub
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
  Torque: 62 N*m (630 kgf*cm, 46 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION
1. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
2. Securely support the brake caliper.
3. Using a dial indicator, check for deviation in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
  Maximum:
  
  0.07 mm (0.0027 in.)
  
  If deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Using Dial Indicator To Check For Deviation In Surface Of Axle Hub Outside Hub Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
  Torque: 62 N*m (630 kgf*cm, 46 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.