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Front Axle: Removal & Installation Mazda CX-5 I

Wheel Hubs 8 illustrations ~425 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.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3
Scheme 3
  1. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See «FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-615419-S14818230392014051000000) ).
  2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  4. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See «FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-615434-S26623192832014051000000) ). (Scheme 3): Exploded View Of Front Axle With Torque Specifications

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Locknut Removal Note
Scheme 4: Locknut Removal Note
  1. Remove the locknut.
  2. Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft so that the nut is flush with the end of the drive shaft.
  3. Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the drive shaft from the front wheel hub.
  4. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub. (Scheme 4): Removing Locknut Using Tool

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Brake Caliper Removal Note
Scheme 5: Brake Caliper Removal Note
  1. Remove the brake caliper component from the steering knuckle and suspend it out of the way using a cable. (Scheme 5): Suspending Brake Caliper Component Using Cable

Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note

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

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note
Scheme 6: Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note
  1. Remove the wheel hub bolt using a press. (Scheme 6): Removing Wheel Hub Bolt Using Press

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note
Scheme 7: Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note
  1. Install the new wheel hub bolt using a press. (Scheme 7): Installing New Wheel Hub Bolt Using Press

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Wheel Hub Installation Note
Scheme 8: Wheel Hub Installation Note
  1. Apply grease (L2Y1 33247) to the wheel bearing inner race and drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure). (Scheme 8): Identifying Wheel Bearing Inner Race And Drive Shaft Contact Surface

Bolt (Wheel Hub) Installation Note

CAUTIONThe wheel hub installation bolts are tightened to a specific angle, but they are not plastic tightening bolts. Accordingly, the bolt length inspection is not needed.

Front Shock Absorber Bolt Installation Note

  1. Install the steering knuckle to the front shock absorber, insert the bolts from the direction shown as follows, then tighten them to the specified torque. Vehicle right side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle front. Vehicle left side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle rear.

Locknut Installation Note

  1. After tightening the locknut once at a torque of 390 N.m {40 kgf.m, 288 ft.lbf} , return it temporarily 180 degrees , then retighten it to a torque of 236-274 N.m {25-27 kgf.m, 175-202 ft.lbf}.

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: FRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT
Scheme 9: FRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT

Scheme 10

Scheme 10
Scheme 10
  1. Remove the brake calliper component from the steering knuckle and suspend it out of the way using a cable.
  2. Remove the disc plate.
  3. Remove the wheel hub bolt using the SST as shown in the figure.
  4. Place a new wheel hub bolt in the wheel hub. (Scheme 9): Removing Wheel Hub Bolt Using Tool
  5. Install the wheel hub by placing a proper sized washer on the hub, and tightening the nut as shown in the figure. (Scheme 10): Tightening Wheel Hub Nut

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