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Front Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the brake caliper component and disc plate.
  2. Remove the wheel hub bolt using the SST  as shown in Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Removing Wheel Hub Bolt Using SST
    G04318200Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Place a new wheel hub bolt in the wheel hub.
  4. Install the wheel hub bolt by placing a proper sized washer on the hub, and tightening the nut as shown in Fig 2 .
    Fig 2: Installing Wheel Hub Bolt By Placing Proper Sized Washer On Hub & Tightening Nut
    G04318201Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.