Mazda Protege 5. Manual - part 191

03–10–1

03

DRIVELINE/AXLE

SECTION

03–10

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GENERAL PROCEDURES . . . . 03-10
FRONT AXLE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03-11
REAR AXLE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03-12

DRIVE SHAFT  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  03-13
TECHNICAL DATA  . . . . . . . . .  03-50
SERVICE TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . .  03-60

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03–10

GENERAL PROCEDURES

PRECAUTION (DRIVELINE/AXLE) . . . . . 03–10–1

Wheel and Tire Removal/Installation  . . 03–10–1
Brake Line 

Disconnection/Connection  . . . . . . . . . 03–10–1

Suspension Arm 

Removal/Installation   . . . . . . . . . . . . .  03–10–1

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PRECAUTION (DRIVELINE/AXLE)

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Wheel and Tire Removal/Installation

1. The removal and installation procedures for the wheels and tires are not mentioned in this section. When a 

wheel is removed, tighten it to 89—117 N·m {9.0—12.0 kgf·m, 65.1—86.7 ft·lbf}.

Brake Line Disconnection/Connection

Caution

••••

Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid gets on a painted surface, wipe it off 
immediately.

1. Tighten the brake pipe flare nut using the SST (49 0259 770B). Be sure to modify the brake pipe flare nut 

tightening torque to allow for use of a torque wrench-SST combination. (See 00–00–15 Torque Formulas.)

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If any brake line has been disconnected any time during the procedure, add brake fluid, bleed the brakes, 
and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.

Suspension Arm Removal/Installation

1. Tighten any part of the suspension that uses rubber bushings only after vehicle has been lowered and 

unloaded.

Note

•

Unloaded ... Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack, and 
tools are in designated position.

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FRONT AXLE 

03–11–1

03–11

03–11

FRONT AXLE

FRONT AXLE LOCATION INDEX  . . . . .  03–11–1
WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE 

PRE-INSPECTION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  03–11–1

Wheel Bearing Play Inspection  . . . . . .  03–11–1

WHEEL HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT  . .  03–11–2
WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . .  03–11–3

Locknut Removal Note. . . . . . . . . . . . .  03–11–4
Wheel Hub Component 

Removal Note  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  03–11–4

Wheel Bearing Removal Note . . . . . . . . 03–11–4
Dust Cover Removal Note  . . . . . . . . . . 03–11–5
Hub Bolt Removal Note. . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–11–5
Hub Bolt Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . 03–11–5
Dust Cover Installation Note . . . . . . . . . 03–11–6
Wheel Bearing Installation Note  . . . . . . 03–11–6
Wheel Hub Component 

Installation Note  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–11–6

Oil Seal Installation Note  . . . . . . . . . . . 03–11–7
Locknut Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–11–7

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FRONT AXLE LOCATION INDEX

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WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE PRE-INSPECTION

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Wheel Bearing Play Inspection

1. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub.
2. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial 

direction and measure the wheel bearing play.

•

If the bearing play exceeds the specification, 
replace the wheel bearing as necessary and 
tighten the locknut to the specified torque and 
retest.

Maximum wheel bearing play

0.05 mm {0.002 in}

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Z3U0311W001

1

Hub bolt
(See 03–11–2 WHEEL HUB BOLT 
REPLACEMENT)

2

Wheel hub, steering knuckle
(See 03–11–3 WHEEL HUB, STEERING 
KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
(See 03–11–1 WHEEL HUB, STEERING 
KNUCKLE PRE-INSPECTION)

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FRONT AXLE 

03–11–2

WHEEL HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT

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1. Remove the hub bolt using the SSTs.

Note

•

If the dust cover interferes with the wheel 
hub bolt and the wheel hub bolt cannot be 
removed, tap the part shown in the figure 
with a chisel lightly and bend the processing 
point back to the steering knuckle side.

2. Install the hub bolt into the wheel hub and install a 

washer and hub nut on the hub bolt.

3. Tighten the hub nut while holding the wheel hub 

using a brass bar.

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FRONT AXLE 

03–11–3

03–11

WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

••••

Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may 
possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the 
following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (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 the front wheel alignment. (See 02–11–1 FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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A3U0311W001

1

Locknut
(See 03–11–4 Locknut Removal Note)
(See 03–11–7 Locknut Installation Note)

2

Brake caliper component

3

Disc plate

4

Tie-rod end
(See 06–12–10 Tie-rod End Ball Joint Removal 
Note)

5

Lower arm ball joint

6

Wheel hub, steering knuckle, dust cover

7

Oil seal
(See 03–11–7 Oil Seal Installation Note)

8

Wheel hub component
(See 03–11–4 Wheel Hub Component Removal 
Note)
(See 03–11–6 Wheel Hub Component Installation 
Note)

9

Retaining ring

10

Wheel bearing
(See 03–11–4 Wheel Bearing Removal Note)
(See 03–11–6 Wheel Bearing Installation Note)

11

Dust cover
(See 03–11–5 Dust Cover Removal Note)
(See 03–11–6 Dust Cover Installation Note)

12

Steering knuckle

13

Hub bolt
(See 03–11–5 Hub Bolt Removal Note)
(See 03–11–5 Hub Bolt Installation Note)

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