Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. 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.

Fig 1: Measuring Wheel Bearing Axial Excessive Play
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub bearing.
  Front wheel bearing maximum play
- 0.05 mm {0.002 in}