WHEEL HUB COMPONENT INSPECTION
2016 – MX-5 – DriveLine/Axle
WHEEL HUB COMPONENT INSPECTION
Rear Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection
1. Remove the rear brake caliper component and suspend it in a place out of the way using a cable. (See REAR BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the rear disc plate. (See REAR BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure the rear wheel bearing axial excessive play.
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Rear wheel bearing maximum play
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0.05 mm {0.002 in}
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If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub component. (See WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)