Mazda 3 Service Manual: Drive Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the connections for any looseness.
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If there is any malfunction, tighten or replace the applicable part.
2. Inspect the dust boot for damage and cracks.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
3. Move the spline and joint up and down, left and right by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
Drive Shaft (Tripod Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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Boot band (transaxle side)
(See Boot Band (Transaxle Side) Dis ...
Drive Shaft Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before ...
Other materials:
Windshield Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Cowl grille.
c. Rain sensor (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
d. Auto-dimming mirror (Vehicles with auto-dimming mirror).
e. Rear view mirror (Vehicles without auto-dimmi ...
Jack
To remove the jack
(4–Door)
Push the tabs and remove the cover.
(5–Door)
Turn the knob and remove the cover.
Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
To secure the jack
Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing to the down
a ...
Gps Antenna Feeder Inspection
With Audio Unit (Without Display)
1. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the GPS antenna feeder.
With Audio Unit (With Display)
NOTE:
GPS antenna feeder is integrated with the antenna feeder No.4.
1. ...
