Wheel Hub Component Removal Note

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Remove the wheel hub component using the SSTs.

Fig 1: Removing Wheel Hub Component Using Service Tool
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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.

Fig 2: Grinding Bearing Inner Race
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.