REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Mazda 3 (2003 release)

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				The front drive shafts
				Removing and installing front wheel hub
				Removing and installing rear wheel hub
					Check the clearance in the bearing rear wheel hub
				Removing and installing rear wheel hub
				Removing and installing front connecting shaft
				Assembly and disassembly of the connecting shaft
				Removing and installing drive shaft (cars with manual gearbox)
				Removing and installing drive shaft (cars with automatic gearbox)
				Removing and installing drive shaft (cars with manual gearbox)
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Check the clearance in the bearing rear wheel hub

Remove the rear wheel.

Disconnect the front caliper disc brake.

Fig. 3.117. Removing the brake disc

Remove the brake disk (Fig. 3.117).

Fig. 3.118. Check the clearance in the bearing rear wheel hub

Set the dial gauge against the hub (Fig. 3.118).

By moving the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction, measure the clearance in the bearing hub.

Maximum: 0.05 mm.

If the clearance exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.

ATTENTION

Performing the following procedures without first removing the wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system can lead to chain termination in the harness if the harness is stretched by mistake. Before performing the following operations remove the wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system (from the body) and fasten it in a suitable place where the sensor is accidentally damaged during maintenance.

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