mazda Workshop Repair Guides

Mazda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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Wheel Bearing: Adjustments
Front Axle

WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE PRE-INSPECTION 

Wheel Bearing Play Inspection 

1. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub.
2. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and measure the wheel bearing play.

Maximum front wheel bearing play 0.05 mm (0.002 inch) 

3. If the bearing play exceeds the specification, replace and tighten the locknut to the specified torque and retest.

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Replace the wheel bearing as necessary.

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