Mazda 3 Service Manual: Driveshafts

Roof Carrier Bracket Removal/Installation

4SD 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof) b. Front scuff plate. c. Rear scuff plate. d. A-pillar trim. ...

Drive Shaft (Double Offset 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 DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOINT) DIS ...

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Cruise Control Switch Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.. 3. Remove the driver–side air bag module.. 4. Disconnect the clock spring connector (part wiring harness-side). 5. Measure the resistance between clock spring terminals K and M (part wiring ...

Antilock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of each wheel. If one wheel is about to lock up, the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. The driver will feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and may hear a chattering noise from the brake syst ...

Front Lower Arm Inspection
1. Remove the front lower arm from the vehicle.. 2. Inspect the arm for bending or damage, and the ball joint for excessive looseness. If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm. 3. Rotate the ball joint stud 5 times. Install the SST to the ball joint stud, measure t ...