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:

Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit.. 2. Remove the drive belt.. 3. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational direction. Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.. 4. Rotate the drive belt ...

Buckle Switch Inspection
Driver Side 1. Switch the ignition to off. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the front seat.. 4. Remove the front buckle.. 5. Inspect for continuity between the buckle switch terminals using a tester. If not as indicated in the table, replace the driver sid ...

Front Door Trim Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the inner garnish.. 3. Move the hook in the direction of arrow shown in the figure using a tape-lapped flathead screwdriver and detach it from the front door trim. CAUTION: Affix protective tape to the front door trim and assis ...