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:
Parking Brake Switch Inspection
1. Remove the upper panel..
2. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector.
3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the parking brake lever.
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Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Off Switch Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the switch panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the BSM OFF switch in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure
while pressing the tabs in the direction of the arrow ...
Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Rear shock absorber upper nut
2
Rear shock absorber under bolt
3
Rear shock absorber
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