Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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 that there is no unusual noise.
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If not as specified, replace the rear shock absorber.
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 ...
Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Rear shock absorber upper nut
2
Rear shock abso ...
Other materials:
Caliper (Front) Disassembly/Assembly [Mzr 2.0, Skyactiv G 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Bleeder cap
2
Bleeder screw
3
Piston
(See Piston Disassembly Note.)
(See Piston Assembly Note.)
4
Dust seal
(See Dust Seal ...
Charcoal Canister Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Except for Mexico
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Evaporative hose
2
Quick release connector
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR
2.0, MZR 2.5].)
3
Charc ...
Emission Control System
This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic
converter is
part of this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust
emissions
requirements.
WARNING
Never park over or near anything fl ammable:
Parking over or near anything fl ammable ...
