WHEEL BEARING
| CAUTION | Never allow caliper assembly to hang from brake hose. Always support caliper by wiring it to frame. |
Wheel bearings do not require periodic maintenance and lubrication. To inspect bearing, raise and support vehicle, and remove wheel. Remove caliper and rotor. Rotate wheel hub. Excessive roughness or resistance may indicate dirt intrusion or bearing failure. A slight grease loss from bearing is considered normal.
BALL JOINT CHECKING
Raise vehicle using proper lifting procedure and support. Grasp top and bottom of tire, and move it in and out. Check for any movement between lower control arm and ball joint. Replace ball joint/lower control arm if any movement is present.
RIDING HEIGHT
Note. See appropriate SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
COIL SPRING
Note. Ensure replacement springs meet correct load and spring rate for vehicle.
Wheel bearing is a sealed integral unit permanently attached to hub assembly. See HUB/BEARING & KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY .