Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Removal/Installation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.
- Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness installed to the steering knuckle and set it aside. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- When replacing the steering knuckle, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
| 1 | Brake hose clip |
| 2 | Locknut (See Locknut Removal Note .) (See Locknut Installation Note .) |
| 3 | Brake caliper component (See Brake Caliper Removal Note .) |
| 4 | Disc plate |
| 5 | Dynamic damper |
| 6 | Stabilizer control link (upper side) |
| 7 | Tie-rod end (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) |
| 8 | Front lower arm ball joint (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) |
| 9 | Front shock absorber bolt (See Front Shock Absorber Bolt Installation Note .) |
| 10 | Bolt (wheel hub) |
| 11 | Wheel hub (See Wheel Hub Installation Note .) |
| 12 | Dust cover |
| 13 | Steering knuckle |
| 14 | Wheel hub bolt (See Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note .) (See Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note .) |