MX-6 L4-1991cc 2.0L DOHC (1993)
Fig. 1 Wheel Bearing Endplay Inspection
b. Push and pull brake drum by hand in axial direction and measure endplay.
c. If endplay exceeds .0079 inch, replace wheel bearing.
3. Remove bearing cap, locknut and drum, Fig. 2.
Fig. 2 Exploded View Of Rear Axle Hub & Bearing Assembly. Models W/Drum Brakes
4. Disconnect parking brake cable and brake pipe, then remove backing plate assembly.
5. Disconnect trailing and lateral links at knuckle spindle.
6. Remove hub spindle to shock absorber mounting bolts, then hub spindle.
7. Remove screws and bearing assembly from drum.
8. Reverse procedure to install and tighten all bolts and nuts to specifications. Loosely tighten lateral link, trailing link and shock absorber bolts and
nuts, then lower vehicle, and tighten bolts and nuts to specifications with vehicle unloaded.
With Disc Brakes
1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
2. Check wheel bearing endplay as follows:
a. Position dial indicator against bearing cap as shown in Fig. 1.
b. Push and pull brake disc plate by hand in axial direction and measure endplay.
c. If endplay exceeds 0.0079 inch, replace wheel bearing.
3. Remove bearing cap and locknut, Fig. 3.
