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Wheel Bearings Diagnosis

Special Tools GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set CH-39570 Chassis Ear Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools

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1 Did you review the Suspension General Description and perform the necessary inspections? Go to Step 2 Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
2 Road test the vehicle in order to verify the customer complaint. Does the vehicle operate normally? System OK Go to Step 3
3 1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle 2. Inspect for tire or wheel damage. Tire and Wheel Assembly Runout Measurement - On-Vehicle Did you find and correct the condition? Go to Step 7 Go to Step 4
4 1. Install the CH-39570 Chassis Ear . 2. Road test the vehicle to verify the location of the wheel bearing/hub noise. Did you locate the source of the wheel bearing/hub noise? Go to Step 6 Go to Step 5
5 Important: Support the vehicle by the front lower control arms or the rear axle to prevent movement during wheel bearing/hub inspection. 1. Mount and secure the GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set. 2. Ensure that the dial indicator contacts the vertical surface of the wheel as close as possible to the top wheel stud. 0.127 mm (0.005 in) Go to Step 6 System OK
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3. Push and pull on the top of the tire in order to inspect the total travel indicated by the dial indicator. Is the measurement greater then the specified value?
6 Replace the wheel bearing/hub. Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement Rear Wheel Hub Replacement Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 7
7 Road test the vehicle to verify the repair. Does the vehicle operate normally? System OK Go to Step 3