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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Drive Shaft Inspection

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Drivetrain / Driveline / Driveshafts / Drive Shaft Inspection

1. Inspect the connections for any looseness.


2. Inspect the dust boot for damage and cracks.

3. Move the spline and joint up and down, left and right by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.

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 ...

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Front Brake (Disc) Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Skyactiv G 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 2. Install in the reverse order of removal. 3. After installation, pump the brake pedal a few times and verify that the brakes do not drag. 1 Brake hose (See Brake Hose Installation Note.) 2 ...

Trunk Lid Adjustment
1. Measure the gap and height difference between the trunk lid and the body. Standard clearance a: 2.4—4.4 mm {0.10—0.17 in} b: -4.6—-2.6 mm {-0.18—-0.11 in} c: 2.5—4.5 mm {0.10—0.17 in} d: -1.7—0.3 mm {-0.06—0.01 in} e: 2.6—4.6 mm {0.11—0.18 in} ...

Rear Door Removal/Installation
WARNING: Removing the rear door without supporting it could cause the rear door to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person to prevent the rear door from falling. 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove in the order i ...

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