MX-5 Miata L4-1.8L DOHC (1996)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear
With Disc Brakes
PREINSPECTION
Wheel Bearing Play
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Remove the brake caliper assembly.
3. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and measure the wheel bearing play.
4. If the bearing play exceeds specification, check and adjust the locknut torque or replace the hub bearing assembly if necessary.
Maximum wheel bearing play: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
ON VEHICLE SERVICE
Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement
1. Remove the wheel hub bolt by using the SSTs.
2. As shown in the figure, install the wheel hub bolt into the wheel hub and set a washer and wheel hub nut in the wheel hub bolt.
3. Tighten the wheel hub nut while holding the wheel hub by using the brass bar.
REMOVAL
