Mazda 3 Service Manual: Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure is as specified.
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If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component.
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Steering shaft length
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315—320 mm {12.41—12.59 in}
3. Inspect the tilt/telescope mechanism operation for the following.
a. Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from the lock to the unlock position.
b. Verify that the steering shaft is fixed firmly when the adjusting lever is locked.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the steering shaft.
Wheel, Column
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Steering Wheel And Column Inspection
Play Inspection
1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right gently, then verify that the
steering wheel play is within th ...
Other materials:
Power Outer Mirror Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Inner garnish.
b. Front door trim.
c. Switch panel.
3. Verify that the continuity between the power outer mirror switch terminals
is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace t ...
Disc Pad (Rear) Replacement
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, pump the brake pedal a few times and inspect the following:
Parking brake lever stroke
Brake drag
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Parking brake cable
(See PAR ...
Auxiliary Jack/Usb Port
NOTE:
“iPod” is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
Purpose, Function
The Auxiliary jack/USB port outputs the audio signals of commercially-available
portable audio, a USB device, or an iPod connected to the Auxiliary jack/USB
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