1. Turn the wheel through several rotations.
    2. NOTE
    • When checking end play, pull or push on the wheel not the brake disc. Pulling or pushing brake disc can distort disc causing a false end play reading.
  2. Check end play:
    1. See Figure 1. Mount a magnetic base dial indicator to the brake disc. Set the indicator contact point on the end of the axle.
    2. Firmly push the wheel to one side. Zero the dial indicator gauge.
    3. Firmly pull the wheel back. Note the reading of the dial indicator.
    4. Repeat the procedure to verify the reading.
    5. Replace the bearings if end play exceeds 0.051 mm (0.002 in) or if there is drag, rough rotation or abnormal noise.
Figure 1. Measuring Lateral End Play (Front Wheel) (Typical)