1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

(a) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0 mm (0 in.)
If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
2. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING RUNOUT

(a) Using a dial indicator, check for runout in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
3. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

(a) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0 mm (0 in.)
If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assy.
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
4. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING RUNOUT

(a) Using a dial indicator, check for runout in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assy.
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
Problem symptoms table
Drive shaft / propeller shaft / axleLubrication system (2AZ-FE)
On-vehicle inspection
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
(a) Warm up the engine, stop the engine and wait 5 minutes. The oil level
should be between the dipstick's
low level mark and full level mark.
If the oil level is low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level
mark.
NOTICE:
Do not ...