Mazda 6 Service Manual: Wheel hub, steering knuckle pre-inspection
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 bearing as necessary.
Front axle
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Wheel hub bolt replacement
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
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clock spring adjustment
Note
The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of
the clock spring.
1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.
Caution
The clock spring will break if over-wound. Do not forcibly turn
the clock spring.
2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops.
3. Tu ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Glossary of Terms
Tire Placard:
A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN):
A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of m ...