Explorer GT 50, Service And Maintenance Manual

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INSPECTION AND DISASSEMBLY
WHEEL BEARING
Inspect the play of bearing inner ring by hand while mounted in
the wheel.
Rotate the inner ring by hand to inspect if any abnormal noise
occurs or rotating smoothly,
Replace the bearing if there is anything ucusual.
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Remove the dust seal.
CAUTION:
The removed dust seal and bearing should be replaced with new ones.
AXLE SHAFT
Check the axle shaft runout with a micrometer and replace it if
the runout exceeds the limit.
Service limit:0.25mm (0.010in)
WHEEL RIM
Make sure that the wheel rim runout does not exceed the service
limit when checked as shown.
An excessive runout is usually due to worn or loose wheel
bearings and can be reduced by replacing the bearings.If bearing
replacement fails to reduce the runout,replace the wheel.
Service Limit:2.0mm (0.08in)
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