Wheel Knuckle - 4WD: Installation

Using the special tools, install a new wheel bearing into the wheel knuckle.

Fig 1: Installing Bearing Into Wheel Knuckle
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the snap ring into the wheel knuckle.

Fig 2: Identifying Snap Ring
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Position the wheel knuckle and install the wheel knuckle cam.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Knuckle & Cam
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the wheel knuckle cam bolt loosely.

NOTE: Brake shoes shown removed for clarity.

Install the brake backing plate into the wheel knuckle.
- Install the bolts.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Backing Plate Bolts
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Using the special tools, install the wheel hub.

Fig 5: Installing Wheel Hub
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Position the halfshaft into the wheel hub.
Support the wheel knuckle and install the spring.

Fig 6: Installing Coil Spring
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the lower shock absorber bolt.

Fig 7: Installing Lower Shock Absorber Bolt
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the support from the wheel knuckle.
Install the upper ball joint.
- Install the nut.
  
  Fig 8: Installing Upper Ball Joint Nut
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the lower ball joint.
- Install the nut.
  
  Fig 9: Installing Lower Ball Joint Nut
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tighten the wheel knuckle cam bolt and nut.
- Align the wheel knuckle cam.
- Tighten the wheel knuckle cam bolt and nut.
  
  Fig 10: Tightening Wheel Knuckle Cam Bolt & Nut
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install brake line bracket bolt.

Fig 11: Tightening Brake Line Bracket Bolt
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the parking brake cable bolt.

Fig 12: Installing Parking Brake Cable Bolt
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
On vehicles with ABS, position the ABS brake sensor and bracket bolts.
- Install the bolts.
  
  Fig 13: Installing ABS Brake Sensor & Bracket Bolts
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fig 14: Installing Halfshaft End Into Hub Assembly
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Using the special tool, install the halfshaft end into the hub assembly.

NOTE: Halfshaft must be clean and free of debris before installing the halfshaft nut.

Fig 15: Installing Halfshaft Nut

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Install the halfshaft nut.
Install the brake drum.

Fig 16: Installing Brake Drum.
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Check and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to the following:
- For 2002 models, see SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES .
- For 2003 models, see WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
- For 2004 models, see WHEEL ALIGNMENT