1989 MAZDA 323 section E

FRONT AXLE M
WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE
Preinspection
Wheel bearing play
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Remove the brake caliper assembly and disc plate.
3. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub. Push and
pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and meas-
ure the wheel bearing play.
4. If the bearing play exceeds specification, check and adjust
the locknut torque or replace the wheel bearing if necessary.
Removal / Installation
d Maximum wheel bearing play: 0.05mm (0.002 in)
1. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
2. Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to
Installation Note.
4. After installation, check the front wheel alignment. (Refer to Section R.)
SERVIC\E, SECTION R

7 93--12? W.-L%” COTiER PIN, REPLACE
(9.5-12.9, 69-S
39-54
(4.0-5.6, 29-40) 39-64 ’ 236-319 (24.0-32.5, 174-235)
(4.4-6.0, 32-43)
66-67)
N.m (m-kg, it-lb)
23UOMX-006
1. Wheel and tire
2. Locknut
Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page M- 6
3. Brake caliper assembly
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section P
4. Disc plate
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section P
5. Tie rod end
Removal Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page M- 6
Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page M- 6 6. Lower ball joint
7. Knuckle, wheel hub, and dust cover
Inspect wheel hub for cracks and damage
Inspect knuckle spindle for cracks and
damage
Inspect dust cover for damage and dis-
tortion
Disassembly / Inspection I
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page M- 7
M-5

M FRONT AXLE
03UOMX-01
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I
03UOMX-05
I
9MUOMX-014
M-8
OWOMX-01
Note
l If the bearing inner race remains on the front wheel
hub assembly, use a grinder to grind a section of
the bearing inner race until only approx. 0.5mm
(0.020 in) remains. Then remove it with a chisel. ‘-’
Wheel bearing
1. Remove the wheel bearing with the SST.
Caution
l Do not reuse the wheel bearing.
Dust cover
Caution
l Do not remove the dust cover if not necessary.
l Do not reuse the dust cover if removed.
1. Mark the dust cover and knuckle for proper reassembly.
2. Remove the dust cover with a chisel.
Hub bolt
Caution
l Do not remove the hub bolts If not necessary.
l Do not reuse the hub bolts if removed.
1. Remove the hub bolts with a press.

REAR AXLE M
L.3”“I”lh-” I
Removal / Inspection / Installation
1. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
2. Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to
Installation Note.
4. After installation, bleed the brake system, adjust the parking brake lever stroke (Refer to Section P.) and
DRUM BRAKE TYPE
Preinspection
Wheel bearing play
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Position a dial indicator against the brake drum. Push and
pull the rear brake assembly by hand in the axial direction
and measure the wheel bearing play.
3. If the bearing play exceeds specification, check and adjust
the locknut torque or replace the wheel bearing if necessary.
Maximum wheel bearing play: 0.05mm (0.002 in)
66-l 17 (6.7-l 1.9, 63-66)
45-59
(4.6:6.0, 33-43)
check the rear wheel alignment (Refer to Section R.)
SEiWICE, SECTION R /
I
GA
19-26 (1.9-2.6, 14-19)
177-235
(16.0-24.0, 130-174) d
REPLACE REPLACE
(9.0-12.0,
65-67)
N.m (m-kg, ft-lb)
7RI ImAX-ni
J 3
1. Wheel and tire
2. Hub cap
3. Locknut
Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page M-l 2
4. Brake drum
5. Hub bearing assembly
Inspect for cracks and damage
Disassembly I Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . page M-l 3 6. Parking brake cable
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section P
7. Brake pipe
Removal Note .,.......................... page M-12
Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page M-l 2
8. Rear brake assembly
Service ,,........................................ Section P
9. Rear spindle
Inspect for cracks and damage
M-l 1

M REAR AXLE
DISC BRAKE TYPE
Preinspection
Wheel bearing play
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Remove the brake caliper assembly.
3. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub. Push and
pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and meas-
ure the wheel bearing play.
4. If the bearing play exceeds specification, check and adjust
the locknut torque or replace the wheel bearing if necessary.
-I 5 Maximum wheel bearing play: 0.05mm (0.002 in)
Removal / Inspection / Installation
1. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
2. Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to
Installation Note.
4. After installation. check the rear wheel alianment (Refer to Section R.)
45-61
(4.6-6.2, 33-45)
-118
-12.0,
-87)
REPLACE
16-23
(1.6-2.3, 12-17)
N-m (m-kg, ft-lb]
311 InMY-nif4
1. Wheel and tire
2. Hub cap
3. Locknut
Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page M-15
4. Brake caliper assembly
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..~ Section P
5. Disc plate
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section P 6. Hub bearing assembly
Inspect for cracks and damage
Disassembly I Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . page M-l 5
7. Dust cover
8. Rear spindle
Inspect for cracks and damage
M-14

MANUAL STEERING N
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Possible cause Action PagelSectio
Steering feels heavy
Poor lubrication, foreign material in mechanism, stuck or Lubricate or replace N- 6
(Vehicle jacked up) damage of steering ball joint
Improper steering gear preload
Replace gear -
Damaged steering gear
Replace N-13
Malfunction of steering shaft joint
Replace N-10
Malfunction of steering gear Replace N-13
Cracked or worn steering gear mounting rubber Replace N- 6
Malfunction of suspension -
Section R Steering wheel pulls
Damaged steering linkage
Replace N-13 to one side Damaged wheel or tire -
Section Q
Malfunction of braking system -
Section P
Malfunction of suspension -
Section R General instability
Worn or damaged steering joints Replace N- 6 while drlvlng Improper steering gear preload Adjust
Damaged steering linkage
Replace N-13
Damaged wheel or tire -
Section Q
Malfunction of suspension -
Section R Steering feels
Malfunction of steering gear
Replace N-13 unstable Malfunction of steering joints
Replace N- 6
Malfunction of steering linkage
Replace N-13
Excessive steering
Worn steering gear
Replace N-13 wheel play Worn or damaged steering joints
Replace N- 6 Loose steering gear mounting bolts
Replace N-13 Poor steering wheel
Stuck or damaged steering joints
Replace N- 6
return Improper steering gear preload
Replace gear
Damaged wheel or tire -
Section Q
Malfunction of suspension -
Section R Shimmy
Damaged steering linkage Replace N-13 (Steering wheel Loose steering gear mounting bolts Tighten N-13 vibrates left/right) Stuck or damaged steering joints Replace N- 6
Damaged or worn front wheel bearing Replace Section M
Damaged wheel or tire -
Section Q
Malfunction of suspension -
Section R Abnormal noise from
Loose steering gear mounting bolts
Tighten N-13 steering system Malfunction of steering gear Replace N-13
Obstruction near steering column Replace -
Loose steering linkage Tighten N-13
Worn steering joints Replace N- 6
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N-5

MANUAL STEERING N
Removal / Installation
1. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
39-49 (4-5, 29-36)
Q
3-2.7, 13-20)
2.0-5.9 N.m (20-60 cm-kg, 17-52 In
N.m (m-kg. Mb)
1. Horn cap 6. Undercover
2. Locknut 7. Dust cover
3. Steering wheel 8. Fixing bolt (Intermediate shaft/Pinion shaft)
Removal Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page N-10 9. Interlock cable (ATX only)
4. Column cover 10. Steering shaft assembly
5. Combination switch Disassembly / Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . page N-l 0
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section T Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page N-l 1
N-9

MANUAL STEERING N
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Removal / Installation
1. Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
2. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
3. Remove the wheels.
4. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to
Removal Note.
5. install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
6. Adjust the toe-in (Refer to Section R).
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37-52 (3.8-5.3, 27-38)
REPLACE 31-42)
N-m (m-kg, ft-lb)
23UONX-01,
1. Cotter pin 6. Nut
2. Nut Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page N-14
3. Steering knuckle 7. Steering gear and linkage
Removal Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page N- 7 Removal Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page N-14
4. Set plate
5. Fixing bolt (Intermediate shaft/Pinion shaft)
installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page
N-14
N-13

N ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Removal / Installation
1. Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
2. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
3. Remove the wheels.
4. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to
Removal Note.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
6. After installation, bleed air from the steering system and adjust the toe-in if necessary. (Refer to Section R.)
2.0-5.9 N.m (20-60 cm-kg, 17-52 In-lb) _
(4.3-5.5, 31-42)
31-L46
(3.2-4.7, 23-34;>
16-23
(1.6-2.3, 12-17)
Y
N.m (m-kg, ft-lb)
23UONX-02
Note
l Use a container or rags to collect the power steering fluid when disconnecting the pressure
pipe and return hose.
l Lower the steering brackets and steerlng gear and linkage as an assembly; then separate the
steering gear and linkage.
1. Cotter pin 8. Extension bar/Control rod (MTX)
2. Nut 9. Nut (Steering gear mounting bolt)
3. Tie rod end/Steering knuckle Installation note .,,...*................... page N-14
Removal note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,. page N- 6 10. Steering gear and linkage
4. Pressure pipe Removal note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..a... page N-14
5. Return hose Disassembly / Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . page N-31
6. Set plate Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*.................. page N-34 .li;
7. Fixing bolt (intermediate shaft/pinion shaft)
Installation note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page N-14
N-30