Mazda 3 Service Manual: General Procedures (Front And Rear Axles)
Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque.
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Tightening torque
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88—118 N·m {9.0—12 kgf·m, 65—87 ft·lbf}
Connector Disconnection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors..
Suspension Links Removal/Installation
1. For the joint sections with rubber bushings, raise the vehicle using a lift, and then temporarily tighten the installation bolts and nuts. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten them completely with the specified torque.
Driveline/Axle SST
49 F027 004
Attachment ø80
49 U027 005
Bearing installer
49 H027 002
Bearing remover
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Differentials
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Other materials:
Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazdaaccessories or the
equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W
(DC 12 V, 10 A).
Type A
The accessory sockets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.
Type B *
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.
With CD Player
Without CD Player
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Hood Release Cable Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the battery tray..
3. Remove the Front mudguard (LH)..
4. Remove the hood release cable from clips A.
5. Remove the clips B.
6. Disconnect the hood latch from the hood release cable.
7. Remove the hood release cable from outside of ...
Outer Mirror Glass Inspection
Vehicles With Heated Outer Mirror
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the outer mirror glass..
3. Verify that the resistance is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, or if the resistance is not within the
specification, replace the outer mi ...
