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·m { ...

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:

Vacuum Line Inspection
MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo 1. Remove the vacuum hose.. 2. Verify that air can be blown from the power brake unit side of the vacuum hose towards the intake manifold side, and that air cannot be blown in the opposite direction. If there is any malfunction of the inner che ...

Towing
Trailer Towing Your Mazda is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda. Recreational Towing An example of "recreational towing" is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doing rec ...

Exhaust System Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING: A hot engine and exhaust system can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before removing the exhaust system. 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the plug hole plate.. 4. Remove in the order ...