Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 614

9
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
FRONT AXLE
Wheel Bearing End Play
1. Raise the front of the vehicle and check for loose
front wheel bearings by rocking the tires at the top
and bottom.
End play: 0 mm (0 in)
2. Spin the tire quickly by hand and make sure the
tire turns smoothly with no abnormal noise from
the bearing.
Note
Take care not to be confused by the looseness
of
the
lower arm
ball
joint.
If any abnormal looseness or noise is found,
disassemble the hub and knuckle and adjust
the preload.
3. Remove the wheel, and remove the front disc
caliper assembly and hang it from the shock ab-
sorber.
4. Set a dial gauge against the wheel hub, then push
and pull the wheel hub in the axial direction and
measure the axial play of the wheel bearing. If the
play exceeds the specified limit, adjust the preload
or replace the bearing.
Axial play: 0 mm (0 in)