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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Lower Arm Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / Rear Lower Arm Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the auto leveling sensor link lower side. (Vehicles with AFS).

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

4. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..



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Rear coil spring component

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Bound stopper

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Rear lower arm

(See Rear Lower Arm Removal Note (RH) (MZR 2.0 (Except Mexico), SKYACTIV-G 2.0, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, MZR 2.5 (Except Mexico)).)

(See Rear Lower Arm Installation Note (RH) (MZR 2.0 (Except Mexico), SKYACTIV-G 2.0, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, MZR 2.5 (Except Mexico)).)


Rear Lower Arm Removal Note (RH) (MZR 2.0 (Except Mexico), SKYACTIV-G 2.0, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, MZR 2.5 (Except Mexico))

1. Remove the charcoal canister installation bolts (rear side), and push the charcoal canister up slightly.


2. Remove the rear lower arm inner bolt.

3. Remove the rear lower arm.

Rear Lower Arm Installation Note (RH) (MZR 2.0 (Except Mexico), SKYACTIV-G 2.0, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, MZR 2.5 (Except Mexico))

1. Push the charcoal canister up slightly.

2. Install the rear lower arm inner bolt.

3. Tighten the charcoal canister installation bolts (rear side).


Rear Lateral Link Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 2. Install in the reverse order of removal. 3. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary.. 1 Rear stabiliz ...

Rear Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Clamp a rear shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing downwards. 2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} hole at a point 40—50 mm {1.6—1.9 in} from the bottom of the tube, so tha ...

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Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. When Refueling Bra ...

If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
If any warning light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for each light. There is no problem if the light turns off, however if the light does not turn off or turns on/flashes again, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. (Vehicles with type B audio) The warning contents can be verified o ...

Windshield Washer Nozzle Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts: a. Windshield wiper arm and blade. b. Front fender molding. c. Cowl grille. 2. Remove the windshield washer hose from the windshield washer nozzle. 3. Squeeze the tabs of the windshield washer nozzle. 4. Pull the windshield washer nozzle out to remove it. ...

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