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.
Rear axle
Wheel hub, hub spindle removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: C-pillar trim removal/installation
4SD
1. Remove the tire house trim.
2. Turn the seaming welt over.
3. Remove the cap using a fastener remover, and remove the bolt (with curtain
air bag system).
4. Disengage clips A and clip B using a fastener remover.
5. Pull the C-pillar trim forward, then disengage hook C from the body, ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Mounting the Spare Tire
1. Remove dirt and grime from the mounting surfaces of the wheel and hub, including
the hub bolts, with a cloth.
WARNING
Make sure the mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub and lug nuts are clean
before changing or replacing tires: When changing or replacing a tire, not
removing dirt and gri ...