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2008 - MX-5 - DriveLine/Axle

WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

  • Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor harness connector (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, inspect front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)



1

ABS wheel-speed sensor

2

Brake caliper component

(See Brake Caliper Component Removal Note.)

3

Disc plate

4

Tie-rod end

(See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5

Stabilizer control link nut (lower)

6

Front upper arm ball joint

(See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7

Front upper arm bolt

8

Front lower arm ball joint

(See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9

Steering knuckle component

10

Steering knuckle

11

Dust cover

12

Wheel hub bolt

(See Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note.)

(See Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note.)

13

Wheel hub component


Brake Caliper Component Removal Note

1. Suspend the brake caliper component using a cable or equivalent.

Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note

NOTE:

  • Remove the wheel hub bolt only if there is an abnormality.

1. Remove the wheel hub bolts from the wheel hub using a press.

Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note

1. Press in new wheel hub bolts into the wheel hub using a press.



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