Mazda 3 Service Manual: Differentials

General Procedures (Front And Rear Axles)

Wheel and Tire Installation 1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque. Tightening torque 88—118 N· ...

Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [A26 M R]

1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands. 2. Drain the oil from the transaxle.. 3. Remove the front tires.. 4. Remove the splash shield.. 5. Remove the a ...

Other materials:

Heater Core Inspection
1. Inspect the heater core for damage, cracks, and water leakage. If there is any malfunction, replace the heater core. 2. Visually inspect the fins for bending. If there is any bending, use the end of a flathead screwdriver to straighten the fins. 3. Visually inspect ...

Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This improves driving feel. The transaxle may switch to AAS mode when driving up and down slopes, cornering, driving at high elevations, or depressing the accelerat ...

Front Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement
1. Remove the brake calliper component and disc plate.. 2. Remove the wheel hub bolt using the SST as shown in the figure. NOTE: When removing the wheel hub bolts, perform the work between range A shown in the figure to assure a space for the bolt removal. 3. Place a new whe ...