How to change wheel bearing hub assembly for 2004 Mazda 3?
Secondly, make sure the hub you are buying matches your braking system. You need to have a bearing that is compatible with your ABS sensor. The part number is 513211 for a 2004 3, 2.3L with ABS brakes. I was able to purchase two Moog assemblies off Amazon for $81.00 per assembly.
How big is the wheel cap on a Mazda 3?
Also, if you need to get a new wheel cap with the Mazda logo on that, it is part number “G22C-37-190A”. It was only about $10 from the dealership for the cap. CV Axle Lock Nut (Mazda’s Manufactured after December 2004) – 173.5 to 202.3 ft lbs.
How do you change wheel bearing hub assembly?
Loosen the front lug nuts, jack the car up, chock the rear wheels, and remove the front wheels. Having someone apply the brakes, use a breaker bar to remove either the lock nut or bolt in the center of the hub.
What does a bad wheel bearing hub sound like?
Most likely you’ll hear a loud ‘whirring’-like noise coming from the front end of your car. It almost sounds like you’re on a NASCAR track, zooming around a turn. In fact, if you do go around a turn, left or right, and the sound gets louder or quieter with those turns, you can pretty much bet your hub has gone bad.
Secondly, make sure the hub you are buying matches your braking system. You need to have a bearing that is compatible with your ABS sensor. The part number is 513211 for a 2004 3, 2.3L with ABS brakes. I was able to purchase two Moog assemblies off Amazon for $81.00 per assembly.
Loosen the front lug nuts, jack the car up, chock the rear wheels, and remove the front wheels. Having someone apply the brakes, use a breaker bar to remove either the lock nut or bolt in the center of the hub.
Also, if you need to get a new wheel cap with the Mazda logo on that, it is part number “G22C-37-190A”. It was only about $10 from the dealership for the cap. CV Axle Lock Nut (Mazda’s Manufactured after December 2004) – 173.5 to 202.3 ft lbs.
Most likely you’ll hear a loud ‘whirring’-like noise coming from the front end of your car. It almost sounds like you’re on a NASCAR track, zooming around a turn. In fact, if you do go around a turn, left or right, and the sound gets louder or quieter with those turns, you can pretty much bet your hub has gone bad.
What to do when your abs light comes on after a wheel bearing is replaced?
If you have an ABS light on after wheel bearing replaced, you may have to also replace the other wheel bearing hub. Car makers sometimes install the toothed tone ring inside the wheel bearing hub and mount the wheel speed sensor on the outside of the hub.
Where are the wheel bearings on a car?
A wheel bearing is a set of steel balls held together in a metal ring, called a race. At the center of your wheels, there is a hollow piece of metal, called a hub.
How do you replace a wheel bearing on a Mazda 3?
This job is a bit of a pain, and you also need to have a machine shop press the old bearing out, and press the new bearing in. Make sure that when the new bearing is pressed in, that the shop puts retaining compound on the surface of the bearing as per a TSB issued by Mazda.
How do you manually reset the ABS on a Mazda3?
The light has to be reset to re-enable the ABS system. It is basically asking for human interaction to “verify” repairs have been completed. It will not always reset itself. So on a related note, I think it would have been a better decision to answer the poster’s question versus telling him he is wrong.
Are there any newer cars with ABS brakes?
Wow, ABS brakes might be mandtory on all newer cars, but there are still millions of automobiles out there without ABS. 8 people found this helpful.