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Rear Axle: Removal & Installation Mazda 3 BL

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WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

CAUTIONPerforming 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 performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (wheel hub side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

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Scheme 22
Scheme 22
  1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Brake Caliper Component Removal Note

  1. Remove the brake caliper component from the trailing link and suspend it out of the way using a cable.

Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note

Note. The hub bolts do not need to be removed unless they are being replaced.

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Scheme 23: Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note
Scheme 23: Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note
  1. Remove the hub bolt using a press.

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Scheme 24: Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note
Scheme 24: Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note
  1. Install the new hub bolt using a press.

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Scheme 25: WHEEL HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT
Scheme 25: 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.
  3. Place a new wheel hub bolt in the wheel hub.
  4. Install the wheel hub by placing a proper sized washer on the hub, and tightening the nut as shown in the figure.

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