How to replace a front wheel bearing on a Mazda 3?
Undo the bolt securing the hub to the suspension strut (pictured below) and release it from the strut. With the hub released use a press or a puller (pictured below) to remove the flange from the hub assembly. Remove the large circlip (pictured below) retaining the bearing into the hub and push out the bearing assembly from inside the hub.
What causes bad wheel noise in Mazda 3?
Louder With Speed – Typically, bad wheel bearing noise will increase as you increase your 3’s speed. Test Drive – The best way to diagnose bearing noise in your 3 is to take it for a drive. You’ll be looking to hear the hum increase as the speed picks up.
Do you need to replace rear wheel bearings?
Some vehicles use a rear hub bearing assembly where the wheel bearings are prepacked in the hub and installed as a complete unit. Instead of simply replacing the wheel bearings, the entire hub assembly must be replaced. This of course makes the hub assembly more expensive than just the hub bearings.
When do you know your front wheel bearings are bad?
If the wheel wobbles or moves back and forth when you rock it, you likely have bad wheel bearings. Good wheel bearings mean the wheel has almost no wobble or excess play. Front wheel bearings are built into the steering knuckle arm assembly and connected to drive axle components of your vehicle.
Can a wrong bearing be fitted on a Mazda 3?
The type of bearing used on the Mazda can be a little tricky to fit because it has to be pressed into the hub and during this process, if done incorrectly, you can damage the bearing prematurely. Firstly check to see if the vehicle has alloy wheels fitted, if it has it may be fitted with anti-theft bolts so you’ll need to find the key.
How do you replace a front wheel bearing?
Raise the vehicle on a ramp (although the job could be done on the ground if necessary) and remove the wheel on the relevant side. When possible we recommend that you replace bearings in pairs, as chances are the bearing on the opposite side could be just as worn as the one you are replacing.
How do you replace front wheel on Mazda 3?
Firstly check to see if the vehicle has alloy wheels fitted, if it has it may be fitted with anti-theft bolts so you’ll need to find the key. Raise the vehicle on a ramp (although the job could be done on the ground if necessary) and remove the wheel on the relevant side.
When did the Mazda 3 come out in the UK?
The Mazda 3 was introduced in 2003 to replace the aging 323. Over the years it has forged itself a reputation for high reliability and quality and has now sold over 77,000 models in the UK. Now, as the manufacturer’s warranty is expiring, we are starting to see more and more coming into the aftermarket.