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REAR HUB
In
spection
In
spect each wheel bearing before removing
it
from the wheel hub.
GlUTtON
Do not remove the wheel bearings
for
inspection purposes as they will be
damaged
(Juri
ng the remol'al process.
RemOl'e
wheel bearings only
if
they are
to
be replaced.
l. P
er
form Sleps 1
·7
of
Disassembly
in
this
chapter.
2.
Turn each bearing
by
hand. Make sure
the bearings turn smoothl
y.
3.
In
spect the play of the inner race
(F
igure
13
)
of
each wheel bearing. Check for excessive axial
(side play) and radial (cnd play) play. Replace the
bearing
if it has
an
excessive amount of frec play.
4.
On non-scaled bearings. check the ba
ll
s for
evidence
of
wear, pitting
or
excessive heat (bluish
tint). Replace the bearings
if
necessary: always
rcplace as a complcte
SCI. When replacing the
bearings. be sure to take
yo
ur old bearings along
to ensure a perfect matchup.
NOTE
Fully
sealed bearings are available
from many bearing specialty shops.
Fully sealed bearings provide better
protecliollfrom dirt and moisture that
may
get into the hub.
5.
Check the axle for wear and straightness. Use
V-blocks and a dial indicator as shown
in
Figure
14
. If the runout is 0.2 mm (0.01 in.)
or
greater,
the axle should
be replaced .
6.
Inspect the rai sed webs (
Figur
e
IS
) where the
rubber dampers fit. Check for cracks
or
wear.
If
any damage
is
visible, replace the wheel.
7.
In
spect the driven pulley as described
in
this
chapter.
8.
Inspect the drive
be
lt
as described
in
Chapter
Three.
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