Rear Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement

2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring, 2.3 3, AWDSECTION Rear Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement
  1. Remove the brake calliper component and suspend it out of the way using a cable
  2. Remove the disc plate.
  3. Remove the parking brake shoe.
  4. Remove the wheel hub bolt using the SST as shown in the figure.
  5. Place a new wheel hub bolt in the wheel hub.
    Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Hub Bolt
    G04860007Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the wheel hub by placing a proper sized washer on the hub, and tightening the nut as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Hub, Washer And Nut
    G04860008Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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