2. See Figure 2-9. Mount a magnetic base dial indicator on the brake disc.
Figure 2-9. Check wheel bearing end play: 1. Magnetic base; 2. Brake disc; 3. Axle; 4. Dial indicator
3. Set the indicator contact point on the end of the axle.
4. Move the wheel back as far as it will go. Hold the wheel in position and zero the dial indicator.
5. Move the wheel forward as far as it will go. Note the reading of the dial indicator. Verify the reading.
6. If end play is greater than specification, remove the wheel and replace both wheel bearings. Refer to Table 2-14.
Table 2-14. Wheel bearing end play
DIRECTION | in | mm |
Lateral | 0.002 | 0.05 |