Wheel Bearing Play
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the brake caliper component and disc plate.
- Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub.
- Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and measure the wheel bearing play.
- If the bearing play exceeds the specification, inspect and tighten the locknut to the specified torque and retest.
- Replace the wheel bearing as necessary.
Maximum wheel bearing play
- 0.05 mm {0.002 in}