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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Shock Absorber Disposal

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / 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 that the gas can escape.


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3. Turn the hole downwards.

4. The oil can be collected by moving the piston rod several times up and down and cutting the tube at the end.

5. Dispose of waste oil according to the waste disposal law.

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 alig ...

Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
1. Remove the rear shock absorber.. 2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage. 3. Compress and extend the shock piston at least three times. Verify that the operational force does not change and tha ...

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Safety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivate good driving habits for your own benefit. Observe posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for the existing weather conditions Avoid fast starts, stops and turns Avoid potholes and o ...

Electric Power Steering Oil Pump Component Removal/Installation
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the electric power steering oil pump component as the internal parts of the EHPAS CM could be damaged. Replace the electric power steering oil pump component if it is subjected to an impact. 1. Remove the front mudguard (RH).. 2. Remove the aerod ...

Bass Box Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Disconnect the connector.. 3. Verify the resistance between bass-box terminals. If not within the specification, replace the bass-box. Resistance 0.9—1.1 ohms ...

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