Mazda 3 Service Manual: Wheel Hub Component Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
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Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1 |
ABS wheel-speed sensor connector |
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2 |
ABS wheel-speed sensor |
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3 |
Rear parking brake cable (See PARKING BRAKE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) |
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4 |
Brake caliper component (See Brake Caliper Component Removal Note.) (See REAR BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) |
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5 |
Disc plate |
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6 |
Wheel hub component |
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7 |
Dust cover |
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8 |
Wheel hub bolt (See Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note.) (See Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note.) |
Brake Caliper Component Removal Note
1. Remove the retaining clip and mounting support installing bolt.
2. Remove the brake caliper component from the trailing link and suspend it out of the way using a cable.
Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note
NOTE:
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The hub bolts do not need to be removed unless they are being replaced.
1. Remove the hub bolt using a press.
Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note
1. Install the new hub bolt using a press.
Wheel Hub Component Inspection
Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection
1. Remove the brake caliper component and disc plate..
2. Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure
the wheel bearing axi ...
Front Suspension
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Other materials:
Washer Fluid Level Sensor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front bumper..
3. Verify that continuity between the washer fluid-level sensor terminals is
as indicated in the table.
If not as specified, replace the washer fluid-level sensor.
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Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the two vehicles to
collide. The occupants could be injured.
CAUTION
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Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
TIN: U.S. DOT tire identification number
Passenger car tire
Nominal width of tire in millimeters
Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
Radial
Run-flat tire
Rim diameter code
Load index & speed symbol
Severe snow conditions
Tire ply co ...
