Wheel Bearing Assembly Note

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NOTE:

Install the wheel bearing with the ABS encoder (identification color: green (L5), white (MZI-3.7)) facing inside of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Bearing With ABS Encoder
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Install the new wheel bearing using the SSTs.
Substitution SST
- 49 F027 004
  Outer diameter: 76-79 mm {3.0-3.1 in}
- 49 G026 103
  Outer diameter: 78-83 mm {3.1-3.2 in}
  
  Fig 2: Installing Wheel Bearing Using SST
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.