Mazda 6 Quiz
Front and rear axles

Wheel hub, hub spindle pre-inspection

In this manual: Front and rear axles
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
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Wheel Bearing Play Inspection

1. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub.


2. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and measure the wheel bearing play.

Maximum wheel bearing play 0.05 mm {0.002 in}

3. If the bearing play exceeds the specification, replace and tighten the locknut to the specified torque and retest.

  • Replace the wheel hub component as necessary.

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