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:
Liftgate Opener Switch Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate lower trim.
d. Liftgate latch and lock actuator.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Pull out the retainer in the direction of the arrow.
5. Remove the ...
Trailer towing
SUBARU does not recommend using the Subaru Solterra for towing purposes.
The vehicle is not engineered to support trailer towing, nor is it suitable for
installing a tow hitch or carrying loads such as bicycles, wheelchairs, or scooters
on hitch-mounted carriers.
Dinghy towing
The Suba ...
Rear Door Latch Switch Inspection
1. Fully open the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear door trim.
b. Rear inner handle.
c. Rear door speaker.
d. Rear power window motor.
e. Rear door glass.
f. Rear door latch and lock actuator.
4. Verify that the conti ...
