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.
Maximum wheel bearing play 0.05 mm {0.002 in}
3. If the bearing play exceeds the specification, replace and tighten the locknut to the specified torque and retest.
Front axle
Wheel hub bolt replacementMazda 6 Service Manual: Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction,
and temperature performance.
Tread Wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tes ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Engine disassembly/assembly
1. Disconnect the engine and automatic transaxle. (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Disconnect the engine and manual transaxle. (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the intake-air system. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove ...