INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.

• Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial directions. Check for motion that is not smooth and for significant looseness.

• Check boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease.

• Check the support bearing bracket for cracks, deformation and other damage.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.

Dynamic Damper
Check damper for cracks or wear.

Joint Sub-Assembly
Check the following:
• Joint sub-assembly for rough rotation and excessive axial looseness.

• The inside of the joint sub-assembly for entry of foreign material.

• Joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cracks, and fractures inside of joint sub-assembly.

Replace joint sub-assembly if there are any non-standard conditions of components.

Housing assembly
• Replace housing assembly if there is scratching or wear of housing assembly roller contact surface.

• Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage.

Support Bearing (Right Side) Check bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks, pitting or wear. Replace support bearing if there are any non-standard conditions.

Support Bearing Bracket (Right Side) Check for support bearing bracket, cracks, or damage. Replace support bearing bracket if there are any nonstandard conditions.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-84, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (Without ESP) or BRC-224, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (With ESP).

2. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection".