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:
Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Inspection
Installation Visual Inspection
1. Inspect for the following:
If there is any malfunction, replace the part.
a. Excessive looseness or play of the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor
b. Deformation of the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor
c. Deformation or damage of the rear ABS sensor rotor
C ...
Airflow Mode Actuator Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
CAUTION:
If the lever position exceeds the operation range shown in the figure, the
circuit in the actuator could be damaged. Always perform an actuator operation
inspection with the lever movement within the range shown in the figure.
1. Connect battery positive voltage to airfl ...
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr
2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the intake manifold and the fuel distributor component as a single
unit..
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Oil separator
2
Retainer
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