Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure the wheel bearing axial excessive play.
- If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub bearing.
- Maximum wheel bearing play 0.05 mm {0.002 in}