Remove the front left disc brake caliper.
Remove the front disc.
Fig. 3.100. Checking the clearance in the front wheel hub bearing
Place a dial indicator against the wheel hub (fig. 3.100).
By moving the wheel hub manually in the axial direction, measure the clearance in the hub bearing.
Maximum: 0.05 mm.
If the clearance exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
Remove the hub bolt using special tools.
Fig. 3.101. The part of the casing that needs to be bent
Note: If the guard interferes with the removal of the wheel hub bolt, apply a few light blows with a chisel to the portion shown in Figure 3.101 and bend it back toward the steering knuckle.
Install the bolt into the wheel hub, install the washer and nut onto the hub bolt.
Fig. 3.102. Tightening the wheel hub mounting nuts: 1 – hub bolt; 2 – wheel nuts; 3 – brass rod; 4 – washer
Tighten the mounting nuts while holding the wheel hub with a brass rod (fig. 3.102).