Front Wheel Bearing And Wheel Hub Inspection - Suzuki SX4 Service Manual

13) Connect tie-rod end to steering knuckle, referring to
"Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation in Section
6C".
14) Install brake disc (2) and brake caliper (3).
15) Tighten caliper carrier bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Caliper carrier bolt: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
16) Depress foot brake pedal and hold it there.
Tighten new drive shaft nut (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Drive shaft nut (a): 200 N·m (20.0 kgf-m, 145.0
lb-ft)
CAUTION
!
Never reuse drive shaft nut (1).
17) Caulk drive shaft nut (1) as shown.
CAUTION
!
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft nut
while caulking it. If it is damaged, replace it
with new one.
18) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
19) Confirm front wheel alignment referring to "Front
Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment".

Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub Inspection

• Check wheel bearing noise and smooth wheel rotation
by rotating wheel. If defective, replace bearing.
• Check wear of wheel bearing. When measuring thrust
play, apply a dial gauge to wheel hub as shown in
figure.
Front wheel bearing thrust play
Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
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Front Suspension: 2B-12
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"a"
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