Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Suspension

Wheel Hub Component 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 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 a ...

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Rear Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Clamp a rear shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing downwards. 2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} hole at a point 40—50 mm {1.6—1.9 in} from the bottom of the tube, so that the gas can escape. WARNING: Whenever drilling into a rear shock absorber, w ...

Joint Shaft Disassembly [Skyactiv G 2.0]
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table. 1 Snap ring 2 Joint shaft component . 3 Dust seal 4 Bearing 5 Dust cover 6 ...

Rear Wiper Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Rear wiper arm and blade. b. Liftgate upper trim. c. Liftgate side trim. d. Liftgate lower trim. 3. Disconnect the rear wiper motor connector. 4. Apply battery positive voltage to rear wiper motor connector te ...