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
.
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:
Joint Shaft Disassembly [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Joint shaft component
.
2
Bearing
.
3
Dust seal (LH)
4
Joint shaft
5
Dust seal (RH)
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Rear Lower Arm Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the auto leveling sensor link lower side. (Vehicles with AFS).
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
1
Rear coil spring component
.
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Event Data Recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment
or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR ...
