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:
Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Starting the Engine
NOTE
Starting the engine may be possible
even if the key is outside of the vehicle
and extremely close to a door and
window, however, always start ...
Timing Chain Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
If the camshaft is rotated with the timing chain removed and the piston at
the top dead center position, the valve may contact the piston and the engine ...
Roof Molding Removal
1. Insert a fastener remover in the position shown in the figure.
2. Rotate the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in
the figure and remove the roof molding from the T-stud (figure A).
3. Rotate the roof molding in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure,
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