Mazda 3 Service Manual: Manual Transaxle Oil Inspection [C66 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the oil level plug and gasket.
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Tightening torque
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39—59 N·m {4.0—6.0 kgf·m, 29—43 ft·lbf}
4. Verify that the manual transaxle oil is near the brim of the plug port.
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When the manual transaxle oil level is lower than the lower limit, add manual transaxle oil.
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Manual transaxle oil grade
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API service GL-4
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Manual transaxle oil viscosity
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SAE 75W-80
5. Install a new gasket and the oil level plug.
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Tightening torque
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39—59 N·m {4.0—6.0 kgf·m, 29—43 ft·lbf}
6. Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
Inspection After Manual Transaxle Overhaul [C66 M R]
1. After warming up the engine, drive the vehicle and inspect the following items:
a. No abnormal noise in each shift position.
b. Smooth shift operation when shifting gears.
c. No gear slipout ...
Manual Transaxle Oil Replacement [C66 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the manual transaxle oil.
4. Install a new gasket and the dra ...
Other materials:
Back Up Light Switch Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Back-up light switch connector
2
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Front Seat Back Trim Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally
operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service
warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag)..
CAUTION:
After removing a front seat ...
Brake Fluid Air Bleeding
CAUTION:
Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on
painted surfaces. If it is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
NOTE:
Keep the fluid level in the reserve tank at 3/4 full or more during the air
bleeding.
Begin air bleeding with the b ...
