Front Axle: Other Mazda 3 BL

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.

Scheme 16

Scheme 17

Scheme 18

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: When tightening section A, tighten section B securely because the engagement of the SST tab is shallow and it can come off easily.
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.

Scheme 19

1. Remove the wheel bearing using the SSTs.