Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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.
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If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub bearing.
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Maximum front wheel bearing play
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0.05 mm {0.002 in}
Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Dust Cover
2
Wheel hub component
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3
Retaining clip
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Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle 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:
Air Bypass Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove the air bypass valve..
2. Connect the vacuum pump to the vacuum ports of the air bypass valve.
3. Verify that the airflow is as indicated in the table.
Vacuum
(kPa {mmHg, inHg})
Valve operation condition
Airflow between port A—B
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Front Fog Light Bulb Removal/Installation
Except Mazdaspeed3
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Slightly bend back the mudguard..
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Rotate the front fog light bulb in the direction of the arrow shown in the
figure.
5. Remove the front fog light bulb.
CAUTION:
A haloge ...
Wastegate Actuator Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove the air hose and air duct..
2. Disconnect the hose from the wastegate actuator.
3. Plug the wastegate actuator as shown in the figure.
4. Connect the vacuum pump to the port
5. Raise the pressure slowly and take a measurement of the pressure when the
rod stroke is 1.5 mm {0.0 ...
