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.
1
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:
EGR Valve Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator..
4. Remove the air cleaner and the air hose as a single unit..
5. Remove the radiator hose (upper, engine side)..
6. Disconnect the EGR valve connector.
7. Remove in th ...
Charcoal Canister Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Leakage Inspection
1. Perform the following procedures:
Assemble the hose used for inspection to port A.
Cover ports B and C with the caps.
Except for Mexico
Mexico
CAUTION:
Do not apply a pressure 20 kPa {150 mmHg, 5.91 inHg} or more to the charcoal
cani ...
Caliper (Front) Disassembly/Assembly [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Bleeder cap
2
Bleeder screw
3
Piston
(See Piston Disassembly Note.)
(See Piston Assembly Note.)
4
Dust seal
(See Dust Seal ...
