Mazda 3 manuals

Mazda 3 Service Manual: Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Disassembly/Assembly

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Disassembly/Assembly

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.



1

Dust Cover

2

Wheel hub component

.

3

Retaining clip

4

Wheel bearing

(See Wheel Bearing Removal Note.)

(See Wheel Bearing Installation Note.)

5

Steering knuckle

6

Hub bolt

(See Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note.)

(See Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note.)


2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Wheel Hub Component Removal Note

1. Remove the wheel hub component using the SSTs

.


2. If the bearing inner race remains on the front wheel hub component, perform the following procedure:

Without using SST

1. Grind a section of the bearing inner race until approx. 0.5 mm {0.02 in}

remains.


2. Remove the bearing inner race using a chisel.

With using SST

1. Remove the part as shown in the figure.


2. Position the SSTs

and a spare bolt (M10 length 90 mm {3.5 in} or less) as shown in the figure.


CAUTION:

3. Tighten SST

section A until the space between the bearing inner race and wheel hub component is 1—2 mm {0.04—0.07 in}

.


4. Temporarily loosen SST

section A and position the SST

again.

5. Tighten SST

section A and remove the bearing inner race.

Wheel Bearing Removal Note

1. Remove the wheel bearing using the SSTs

.


Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note

NOTE:

1. Remove the hub bolt using a press.


Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note

1. Install the new hub bolt using a press.


Wheel Bearing Installation Note

NOTE:

1. Install the new wheel bearing using the SSTs

.


Wheel Hub Component Installation Note

1. Install the wheel hub component using the SSTs

.


Front Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement
1. Remove the brake calliper component and disc plate.. 2. Remove the wheel hub bolt using the SST as shown in the figure. NOTE: When removing the wheel hub bolts, perform the work bet ...

Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Inspection
Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection 1. Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure the wheel bearing axial excessive play. If it exceeds the maximum ...

Other materials:

Clutch Disc Inspection [C66 M R]
Operation Inspection 1. Inspect the lining surface for discoloration and grease adhesion. 2. Inspect the torsion spring for weakness and the rivet for looseness. 3. Using a vernier caliper, measure the depth between the lining surface and the rivet head. Minimum clutch disc thickness ...

Center Roof Antenna Inspection
4SD 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system). 3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system) 4. Partially peel back the seaming welts. 5. Remove the following parts: a. Sunroof se ...

Operating Tips for USB device
This unit plays audio files as follows: *1 Type B CAUTION Do not use an audio fi le extension on fi les other than audio fi les. In addition, do not change the audio fi le extension. Otherwise, the unit will not recognize the fi le correctly resulting in noise or a mal ...

© 2016-2025 Copyright www.mazda3tech.com