MX-5 Miata Mazdaspeed L4-1.8L DOHC Turbo (2004)
Wheel Hub: Service and Repair
Rear
WHEEL HUB, KNUCKLE PRE-INSPECTION
Wheel Bearing Play
1. Remove the wheel, brake caliper component and disc plate.
2. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub.
3. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and measure the wheel bearing play.
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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 hub component as necessary.
Maximum wheel bearing play 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
WHEEL HUB, KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Caution: Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness
if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate
place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
