Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Periodic maintenance

WHEEL HUB

On-vehicle Service

Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear or damage.

•  Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.

Inspection

Rear Wheel Bearing

•  Check axial end play.

Axial end play : Refer to RAX-8, "Wheel Bearing (Rear)".

• Check that wheel hub bearings operate smoothly.
•  Replace wheel bearing assembly if there is axial end play or wheel bearing does not turn smoothly. Refer to FAX-7, "Removal and Installation".