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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Oil Control Valve (OCV) Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
Coil Resistance Inspection 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Disconnect the OCV connector. 4. Measure the coil resistance between terminals A and B using a tester. If not as specified, replace the OCV.. OCV coil resistance 6. ...

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
ECT Sensor No.1 Resistance inspection WARNING: When the engine is hot, it can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before removing the ECT sensor. 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Drain the engine coolant.. 4. R ...

Heater Core Inspection
1. Inspect the heater core for damage, cracks, and water leakage. If there is any malfunction, replace the heater core. 2. Visually inspect the fins for bending. If there is any bending, use the end of a flathead screwdriver to straighten the fins. 3. Visually inspect ...