Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 999

5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

a. Using a dial indicator, measure the looseness near the center of the axle hub.

Maximum looseness:

0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

Fig. 5: Measuring Looseness Near Center Of Axle Hub With Dial Indicator
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6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

a. Using a dial indicator, measure the runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

Maximum runout:

0.03 mm (0.00118 in.)

If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

NOTE:

Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the
measurement surface.

NOTE:

Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the
measurement surface.

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Fig. 6: Measuring Runout On Surface Of Axle Hub Outside Hub Bolt With Dial Indicator
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7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP LH (for 4WD) (see INSTALLATION )

8. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See INSTALLATION )

9. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )

10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque: for Aluminum Wheel

131 N*m (1336 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf)

for Steel Wheel

209 N*m (2131 kgf*cm, 154 ft.*lbf)

REMOVAL

HINT:

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Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.

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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

a. Remove the bolt and disconnect the brake tube bracket from the steering knuckle.

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Fig. 7: Identifying Brake Tube Bracket Bolts
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b. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.

Fig. 8: Identifying Disc Brake Caliper Bolts
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3. REMOVE FRONT DISC LH (See DISASSEMBLY )

4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP LH (for 4WD)

a. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the axle hub grease cap.

NOTE:

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Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the disc brake caliper.

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Do not twist or bend the flexible hose.

NOTE:

Do not damage the axle hub.

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Fig. 9: Removing Axle Hub Grease Cap
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5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH (for 4WD)

a. Remove the cotter pin, adjusting lock cap and front axle hub nut.

Fig. 10: Identifying Cotter Pin
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6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)

a. Remove the 4 bolts.

Fig. 11: Identifying Axle Hub Bolts
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b. Remove the axle hub and dust cover from the steering knuckle.

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2009 DRIVELINE/AXLES Axle - Tundra