Front Axle Hub Assembly: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check the hub for cracks and spline for wear.
Check the oil seal for damage.
Check the knuckle for cracks.
Check for defective bearing.

NOTE: If the meshing of the wheel bearing outer race and the knuckle, or of the wheel bearing inner race and the hub, is loose, replace the bearing or damaged parts.

Check the front hub and brake disc mounting surfaces for galling and contamination.
Check the knuckle inner surface for galling and cracks.
Check for defective bearing.