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Front Axle: Removal & Installation Mazda 6 GH

Wheel Hubs 16 illustrations ~351 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 harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while the vehicle is being serviced.

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Scheme 3
Scheme 3
  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. (See «FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-288818-S02823078962008062500000) ).

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Scheme 4: Locknut Removal Note
Scheme 4: Locknut Removal Note
  1. Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward using a small chisel and a hammer.
  2. Lock the hub by applying the brakes.
  3. Remove the locknut.

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Scheme 5: Wheel Hub Component Removal Note
Scheme 5: Wheel Hub Component Removal Note

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Scheme 6
  1. Remove the wheel hub component using the SSTs.
  2. If the bearing inner race remains on the front wheel hub component, grind a section of the bearing inner race until approx. 0.5 mm {0.02 in} remains. Then remove it using a chisel.

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Scheme 7: Wheel Bearing Removal Note
Scheme 7: Wheel Bearing Removal Note
  1. Remove the wheel bearing using the SSTs.

Dust Cover Removal Note

Note. The dust cover does not need to be removed unless it is being replaced.

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Scheme 8: Dust Cover Removal Note
Scheme 8: Dust Cover Removal Note

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Scheme 9
  1. Mark the dust cover and steering knuckle for proper installation.
  2. Remove the dust cover using a chisel.

Hub Bolt Removal Note

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

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Scheme 10: Hub Bolt Removal Note
Scheme 10: Hub Bolt Removal Note
  1. Remove the hub bolts using a press.

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Scheme 11: Hub Bolt Installation Note
Scheme 11: Hub Bolt Installation Note
  1. Install the new hub bolts using a press.

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Scheme 12: Dust Cover Installation Note
Scheme 12: Dust Cover Installation Note

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Scheme 13
  1. Mark the new dust cover in the same way as the removed one.
  2. Align the marks of the new dust cover and the knuckle.
  3. Install the new dust cover using the SSTs .

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Scheme 14: Wheel Bearing Installation Note
Scheme 14: Wheel Bearing Installation Note
  1. Install the new wheel bearing using the SSTs .

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Scheme 15: Wheel Hub Component Installation Note
Scheme 15: Wheel Hub Component Installation Note
  1. Install the wheel hub component using the SSTs.

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Scheme 16: Locknut Installation Note
Scheme 16: Locknut Installation Note
  1. Install a new locknut and stake it as shown.

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Scheme 17: WHEEL HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT
Scheme 17: WHEEL HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT

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Scheme 18
  1. Remove the hub bolt using the SSTs. NOTE: If the dust cover interferes with the wheel hub bolt and the wheel hub bolt cannot be removed, tap the part shown in the figure with a chisel lightly and bend the processing point back to the steering knuckle side.
  2. Install the hub bolt into the wheel hub and install a washer and hub nut on the hub bolt.
  3. Tighten the hub nut while holding the wheel hub using a brass bar.

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