Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 554

Fig. 2: Measuring Wheel Bearing Axial Excessive Play
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WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD]

1. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD] .)

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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 connector
(body side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where
it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

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Fig. 3: Exploded View Of Wheel Hub (2WD) & Torque Specifications
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BRAKE CALIPER COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE

1. Remove the brake caliper component from the trailing link and suspend it out of the way using a cable.

Fig. 4: Identifying Brake Caliper
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WHEEL HUB BOLT REMOVAL NOTE

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1. Remove the wheel hub bolt using a press.

Fig. 5: Removing Wheel Hub Bolts
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WHEEL HUB BOLT INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Install the new wheel hub bolt using a press.

Fig. 6: Installing Wheel Hub Bolts
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WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD]

NOTE:



The wheel hub bolts do not need to be removed unless they are being
replaced.

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 connector
(body side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where
it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

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1. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD] .)

2. Remove the rear lateral link. (See REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

3. Remove the rear coil spring. (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

4. Remove the rear lower arm. (See REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

7. Inspect for rear wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

[AWD] .)

Fig. 7: Exploded View Of Wheel Hub (AWD) & Torque Specifications
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LOCKNUT REMOVAL NOTE

1. Lock the hub by applying the brakes.

2. Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward using a small chisel and a hammer.

3. Remove the locknut.

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