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Mazda 323 (1985 release)

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Mazda
	323
		Introduction
		Gasoline engines
		Engine oil
		Engine cooling system
		Ignition system
		The power supply system, the carburettor, fuel injection system
		Diesel engine
		Exhaust
		Coupling
		Manual gearbox
		Automatic Transmission
		Suspension and steering system
			Front suspension - general information
			Removing and installing strut
			Dismantling of an amortization rack / removal and shock-absorber installation / a screw spring
			Checking the shock absorber
			Removing and installing control arm / replacement of a rubber support
			Check / replacement of the support arm / knuckle
			Removing and installing drive shaft
			Removal and installation of an intermediate shaft
			Check / disassembly of the drive shaft / replacement cuffs
			Bearing front hub
			Rear suspension
			Removing and installing the rear spring strut
			Dismantling of a back amortization rack / removal and shock-absorber installation / a screw spring
			Wishbone / trailing arm / stabilizer
			Check the bearing hub
			Removal and installation of the bearing hub
			Adjusting backlash Bearing Kit
			Removing and installing the hub
			Steering
			Removing and installing steering wheel
			Removal and installation of tie rod
			Removing and installing steering gear rubber sleeve
			Servo pump
			Wheel alignment
			The values for the test MAZDA 323
		Brakes
		Wheels and tires, a body, car coloring, care of the car
		Electrical system
		Heater, illumination system, devices
		Controls and operation receptions
		Electrical diagrams

Check the bearing hub

A sign of failure of the bearing hub is an unusual noise when driving, starting only at a certain (high) speed.

Check

PERFORMANCE ORDER

Check the hub bearing play by pulling and pressing the wheel on the front and back sides. There should be no noticeable backlash.

Turn the wheel by hand. The bearing should rotate easily and evenly, while there should be no audible noise from the rotation.

In workshops axial play is measured with a dial gauge when removing the rear wheel on the brake drum. The bearing clearance must not have more than 0.05 mm, otherwise it must be adjusted or replaced.