Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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 axial excessive play.
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If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub component.
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Maximum rear wheel bearing play
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0.05 mm {0.002 in}
Suspension SST
49 T034 1A0
Coil spring compressor set
49 0180 510B
Preload measuring attachment
49 B034 001
Guide
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Wheel Hub Component Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
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 ...
Other materials:
Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation [A26 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the battery and battery tray..
4. Remove the air cleaner and air inlet hose..
5. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO.2..
6. Remove the tunnel member (rear)..
7. Remove the upper panel..
8. Remove the sh ...
Bass Box Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the connector..
3. Verify the resistance between bass-box terminals.
If not within the specification, replace the bass-box.
Resistance
0.9—1.1 ohms
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Removing a Flat Tire
If your vehicle is equipped with a
wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover
with the beveled end of the jack lever.
NOTE
Force the end of the jack lever firmly
between wheel and cover, or removal will
be difficult.
CAUTION
Align the notch on the wheel cover
with the valve ...
