1992 MAZDA 323 steering

M FRONT AXLE
WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE
RemovaI / Inspection I 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. InstaH in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
Caution
l Loosely tighten the shock absorber bolts. Lower the vehicle and tighten the bolts to the specified
torque with the vehicle unladen.
4. Adjust the front wheel alianment.
16-22 ]1.6-2.3, 12-161 I
19.0-l 2.0, 65-86.7 I
1. Wheel hub nut
2. Wheel and tire
3. Locknut
Removal Note . . . . . . .._.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page M-7
installation Note .I.........,..,............ page M-7
4. Brake caliper assembly
Service . _. . . . . . . . . ,__. . . , , . ._. _. , , . . . , . ._ ._. . . . . . Section P
5. Disc plate
lnspectioti .~~*.......*~...,......,,,.....*~...~. Section P
6. ABS wheel speed sensor (if equipped)
7. Tie rod end
Removal Note . . . . . . .._.......... I . .._.....= page M-7
lnstallatiofi Note . . .._... _.__......,....... page M-7
M-6
8. Lower ball joint
9. Steering knuckle, wheel hub, and dust cover
Inspect-wheel hub for cracks and damage
Inspect knuckle spindle for cracks and
damage
Inspect dust cuver for damage and dis-
tortion
Disassembly I Inspection I
Assembly . ..C1..............~...,.....,.....
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M FRONT AXLE
Disassembly / Inspection / Assembly
1 I Disassemble in the order shown in the figure, referring to Disassembly Note.
2. Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
3. Assemble in the reverse
order of disassemblv. referring to Assembly Note.
13EOMX-312
1 Oil. seal 5. Dust cover
Assembly Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page M-l 0
2. Front wheel hub assembly Disassembly Note.. .,.._ 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page M-
9
Disassembly Note I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembly Note . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-10
below
Assembly Note .......,.II.,...,...I..... page M-l 0
3. Retaining ring
4. Wheel bearing
Disassembly Note.. . . . .,=.............. page M- 9
Assembly Note . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . page M-l 0 6. Steering knuckle page
7. Hub bolt
Disassembly Note . . . . . . . . . , ..,,..-...., page M- 9
Assembly Note .........I..,............. page M- 9
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Disassembly note
Front wheel hub assembly
1. Remove the front wheel hub assembly by using the SST.
2. Make an opening between the wheel hub and the bearing
race to allow for use of the SST.

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3. Press out the bearing race by using the SST.
Wheel bearing
Caution
l Do not reuse the wheel bearing.
Remove the wheel bearing by using the SST.
Dust cover
Caution
l Do not remove the dust cover if not necessary.
1
l Do not reuse the dust cover If removed. ’
I. Mark the dust cover and steering knuckle for proper reas-
sembly.
2. Remove the dust cover by using a chisel.
Hub boft
caution
l Do not remove the hub bolts if not necessary.
l Do not reuse the hub bolts if removed.
Remove the hub bolts by using a press.
Assembly note
Hub bolt
Press in new hub bolts.
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M FRONT AXLE
13EOMX-320
L 13EOMX-321
i . 13EOMX-32 13EOMX-322
3
Dust cover
1. Mark the new dust cover as the one removed.
2. Align the marks of the new dust cover and the steering
knuckle.
3. install the dust cover by using a steet plate and the SST.
Wheef bearing
lnstail the new wheel bearing by using the SST.
Front wheel hub assembly
1. Install the front wheel hub assembly by using the SST.
2. Verify that the wheel hub rotates smoothly.
Oil seal
Caution
l Use a new oil seal, and apply grease to the lip of
the seal.
‘0 tnstatt the oil seat flush with the steering knuckle.
Install the new oil seal by using the SST,
REA
PREP.
SST *
49 FO:
Pulter.
49 GOi
Hand E
(Part 3
49 GOi
49 FOE
Attach r
(Part 01
49 FOZ
--
49 FO2
Attach n
68 & 7’
(Part of
49 FO:!
--
49 FO:!’
t nstaller
bearing
--
49 GO3
Matter
49 G03:
lnstallef,
XW3
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REAR AXLE
13EOMX-330
13EOMX-331
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3. Press out the bearing race by using the SST.
Wheel bearing
Remove the wheel bearing by using the SST.
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 steering knuckle for proper reas- *
sembly.
2. Remove the dust cover by using a chisel.
Ice scraper
Caution
l Do not remove the ice scraper if not necessary.
. If it is removed, use a new bolt applied specified
thread locking compound.
Hub bolt
caution
l Do not remove the hub bolts if not necessary.
i Do not reuse the hub bolts if removed.
Remove the hub bolts by using a press.
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STEERING SYSTEM
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OUTIJNE OF CONSTRUCTiON mm......- . . . . . . a. N-
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SPEClFtCATlONS .*....*........*.sm....*............
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13EONX-301

N OUTLJNE
UUTLJNE
OUTLINE Of CONSTRUCTION
l EncJine speed sensing power steering (ESPS) is standard equipment for all models. The construction and
operation are basically the same as for previous models.
l The lock-to-lock specification of the steering wheel is reduced from 2.76 to 2.51.
13EONX-302
SPECIFICATIONS
hem Specifications
Steermg wheel Outer diameter mm {in] 370 { 14.57)
Lock-to-lock turns :i-‘~~:~.~~~~~~:~~;~~~~ :;‘:.. .‘:I .:::::.::~::::,:.:::.i: ,,,,.,:, :‘,:,,.:,: .,: I. . ..- :.~6:.n.:::;,:~~:~~~~~~~.~::~,:~:.: :: :
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Me Collapsible
Steering shaft and joint Joint type
Tilt stroke
J 2-cross joint
mm {in] 30 11.18)
Type Rack-and-pinion
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Steering gear Gear ratio
Rack stroke mm [in] 00 (infinite)
121 f4.761
Capacity
Power steertng fluid 1 (US qt Imp qt) 018 (0.85, 0.701
We ATF DexrorPlI or M-ID
,
Shaded area rndicates new specrfcatlon. t3EONX-303
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R OUTLINE
OUTLINE
OUTLtNE OF CONSTRUCTION
l The%onstruction and operation of the suspension system are basically the same as for previous models.
l The coil spring and shock absorber specifications are changed.
l The stabilizer specifications are changed.
SPECIFICATIONS
13EORX-302
Front suspension
Suspension type
Sprmg type
Shock absorber
Stabrlmr
Specifications
Strut
Coil spring
Oil filled Total toe-rn
Front
wheel
atignment
(‘Unladen)
Rear suspension
Suspensron type
Sprmg type
Shock absorber
Stabrlrzer
Rear wheei
alrgnment
(‘Unladen) Maximum steering 38* f 3*
309 f 30
-0045 f 45’
2035’ f 45’
KIngpin angle degree
12*to’
We Oil fifled
Damprng force N [ kgl Ibf 1 .‘? .@g,$g&;qJ&,$. ‘: ‘., . . ” ‘, : :,
at 0.3 m 112
]ls I Contraction ;. ~ .. . . . . .__. ..:, .. .. ,I. ._ :. . . f: ; _... .:
Type Torsion bar
Diameter mm. f in ]
19.t (0.751
Total toe-in mm fin!
2.h 3 (0.08 f 0.121
degree
O”12’ f 18’
Camber angle degree -0°20’ f 45’
13EORX-303
l Fuel tank full, radrator coolant and engine oil at speclfled levels; and spare tire, jack, and tools in designated positions. Front Coil Spring Specifications
1 Identification mark color Wire diameter Coif .center
M l l
I Free length A a2 mm lin)
diameter mm [in) . mm 1 in) Coil number Rear Coil Spring Speci?ications
ldentlfication mark color M” Wire diameter Coil center
Free length
mm {in) diameter mm 1 in J
mm {in) Coil number
*’ Maln Identlfcatlon mark on second cgil from bottom.
*’ Auxrllary &entificatton mark on thrrd coil from bottom.
Shaded areas tndcate
new specifrcat+ons 13EORXCS05
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