Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Place the front shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
hole at the point A shown in the figure so that the gas can escape.
WARNING:
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Whenever drilling into a shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The gas in the shock absorber is pressurized and could spray metal chips into the eyes and face.
3. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
hole at the point B shown in the figure to drain the oil.
4. Turn the hole made in Step 3 downwards and drain the oil by pumping the piston rod up and down several times.
5. Cut off the end of the front shock absorber.
6. Dispose of waste oil according to local waste disposal laws.
Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring 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 ...
Front Shock Absorber Inspection
1. Remove the front shock absorber..
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Compress and extend the front shock absorber piston rod at least three
times at a steady rate. From the fourth comp ...
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 ...
No.6 Bsm Indicator Light Flashes While Not Under Bsm Indicator Light Flashing
Conditions (No Combination Switch Operation (Turn Signal Switch)) [Blind Spot Monitoring
(Bsm)]
6
BSM indicator light flashes while not under BSM indicator light-flashing
conditions (no combination switch operation (turn signal switch)
Description
The BSM indicator light flashes despite not satisfying the BSM indicator
l ...
Liftgate Removal/Installation
WARNING:
When removing the stay damper, serious injury may occur if the stay damper
is removed without supporting the liftgate. Always perform the procedure with
at least another person.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff p ...
