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.

Rear wheel bearing maximum play

• 0.05 mm {0.002 in}

• If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub component. (See WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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