INSPECTION



HUB STARTING TORQUE CHECK



1.Tighten the following special tools in hub and knuckle assembly to the specified torque.

  • Front hub remover and installer (MB990998)
  • Drag link bushing remover and installer A (MB990843)
Tightening torque: 220 ± 10 N·m

2.Measure the hub starting torque by using the following special tools.

  • Torque wrench (MB990685)
  • Preload socket (MB990326)
Limit:

    3.0 N·m <Vehicles with 16 inch brake>
    3.5 N·m <Vehicles with 17 inch brake>
3.Hub starting torque must be under the limit value and there should be no roughness when rotating the hub.

WHEEL BEARING AXIAL PLAY CHECK



1.Measure to determine whether the wheel bearing axial play is within the limit or not by using the following special tools.

  • Front hub remover and installer (MB990998)
  • Drag link bushing remover and installer A (MB990843)
Limit: 0 mm
2.If the play is not within the limit range while the nut is tightened to 220 ± 10 N·m, check mounting bolt for hub and knuckle assembly. If no defects are found, replace hub assembly.