Mazda 3 Service Manual: Clock Spring Adjustment
NOTE:
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The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the clock spring.
1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.
CAUTION:
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The clock spring will break if over–wound. Do not forcibly turn the clock spring.
2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops.
3. Turn the clock spring counterclockwise 2 3/4 turns
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4. Align the mark on the clock spring with the mark on the outer housing.
Active Command Modes Inspection [Instrument Cluster]
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the IDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “ ...
Clock Spring Inspection [Standard Deployment Control System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the driver–side air bag module..
3. Remove the steering wheel..
4. Remove the column cover.
5. Remove the clock spring..
6. Verify that ...
Other materials:
Air Bleeding
CAUTION:
If the strainer is removed, impurities may penetrate the power steering system
and damage it. To prevent this, always bleed air with the strainer installed.
Do not maintain the steering wheel fully turned for 5 s or more. The oil
temperature could rise and damage ...
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure
is as specified.
If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component.
Steering shaft length
315—320 mm {12.41—1 ...
Instrument Cluster Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
When replacing the instrument cluster, the configuration procedure must be
performed before removing the instrument cluster. Replacing the instrument cluster
without performing the configuration procedure will result in system malfunction.
1. Perform the instrument clust ...
