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Front Axle: Removal & Installation Mazda 5 I

Wheel Hubs 14 illustrations ~267 words

WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE 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 (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
  1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  3. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See «FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-244340-S19110530852006092100000) ).

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Scheme 6: Lock Nut Removal Note
  1. Knock the crimped portion of the lock nut outward using a small chisel and a hummer.
  2. Lock the hub by applying the brakes.
  3. Remove the lock nut.

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Scheme 7: Brake Caliper Removal Note
  1. Remove the brake caliper component from the steering knuckle and suspend it out of the way using a cable.

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Scheme 8: Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Component Removal Note
  1. Separate the shock absorber from the wheel hub, steering knuckle component by tapping the upper part of the steering knuckle with a hammer.

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Scheme 9: Wheel Hub Component Removal Note

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Scheme 11
  1. Remove the wheel hub component using the SSTs.
  2. If the bearing inner race remains on the wheel hub component, use a chisel to secure a sufficient space for installing the SST between wheel hub component and bearing inner race.
  3. Remove the bearing inner race using the SSTs.

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Scheme 12: Wheel Bearing Removal Note
  1. Remove the wheel bearing using the SSTs.

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

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Scheme 14: Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note
  1. Install the new hub bolt using a press.

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Scheme 15: Wheel Bearing Installation Note

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  1. Install the new wheel bearing using the SSTs.

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Scheme 17: Wheel Hub Component Installation Note
  1. Install the wheel hub component so that there is no clearance between the wheel hub and the bearing using the SSTs.

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Scheme 18: Lock Nut Installation Note
  1. Install a new lock nut and stake it as shown.