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Mazda 3 Service Manual: General Procedures (Suspension)

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Suspension / General Procedures (Suspension)

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.


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.

Connector Disconnection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors..

Power Steering Related Parts Installation

1. If any power steering fluid line has been disconnected, perform the following after installation of the power steering components..

Electro Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (EHPAS) Related Parts

CAUTION:

1. Make sure that there are no DTCs in the EHPAS memory after working on EHPAS related parts. If there are any codes in the memory, clear them.

2. When replacing or removing the electric power steering oil pump, perform the configuration procedures..

Headlight Auto Leveling System Initialization (Vehicle with Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS))

1. Initialize the auto leveling sensor, when performing the following services..

Suspension
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Precaution
Intermittent Concern Troubleshooting Vibration method If malfunction occurs or becomes worse while driving on a rough road or when the engine is vibrating, perform the steps below. NO ...

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Wheel Hub Component Inspection
Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection 1. Remove the brake caliper component and disc plate.. 2. Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure the wheel bearing axial excessive play. If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub compon ...

Steering Gear And Linkage 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 performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (axle side) ...

Brake/Clutch Fluid
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level WARNING If the brake/clutch fl uid level is low, have the brakes inspected: A low brake/clutch fl uid level is dangerous. A low level could indicate brake lining wear or a brake system leak which could cause the brakes to fail and lead ...

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