Mazda 6. Manual - part 224

M–6

FRONT AXLE 

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.

Wheel Hub Component Removal Note

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.

Wheel Bearing Removal Note

1. Remove the wheel bearing using the SSTs.

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FRONT AXLE 

M–7

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Dust Cover Removal Note

Note

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

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.

1. Remove the hub bolts using a press.

Hub Bolt Installation Note

1. Install the new hub bolts using a press.

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M–8

FRONT AXLE 

Dust Cover Installation Note

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.

Wheel Bearing Installation Note

1. Install the new wheel bearing using the SSTs.

Wheel Hub Component Installation Note

1. Install the wheel hub component using the SSTs.

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FRONT AXLE, REAR AXLE 

M–9

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Locknut Installation Note

1. Install a new locknut and stake it as shown.

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WHEEL HUB, HUB SPINDLE PRE-INSPECTION

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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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REAR AXLE

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