204-01-5
Front Suspension
204-01-5
GENERAL PROCEDURES
E3137 EN
06/2001 2002 Bantam
Wheel Bearing Inspection (14 117 0)
Special Tool(s)
Holding Fixture, Dial Indicator
Gauge
205-044 (15-008)
General Equipment
Dial indicator gauge
Check
1. NOTE:
Do not to confuse lower arm ball joint
looseness with bearing looseness.
Raise and support the front of the vehicle.
For additional information,
2. Check for loose front wheel bearings by
rocking the wheels at the top and bottom.
3. Spin the wheel quickly by hand and make
sure the wheel turns smoothly without noise
from the wheel bearings.
4. Remove the front brake caliper and anchor
plate. For additional information,
5. Position a suitable Dial indicator gauge
fixture or equivalent, against the wheel hub,
then push and pull the wheel hub. Measure
the endplay of the wheel hub and front
wheel bearing assembly. There should be
no endplay. If endplay exists, install new
wheel bearings.