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:
Valve Clearance Adjustment [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Disconnect the wiring harness.
5. Remove the ignition coils..
6. Remove the spark plugs..
7. Remove the ventilation hose.
8. Remove the oil level gauge.
9. Remove the cylinder h ...
Antenna (5-Door)
AM/FM Radio Antenna *
The AM/FM radio antenna receives both
AM and FM signals.
(Type A)
To remove the antenna, turn it
counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the antenna is securely
installed.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the antenna,
r ...
On Board Diagnostic System Simulation Inspection [Fw6 A EL]
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the IDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “TCM”.
3. Select the simulation items from the PID table.
4. Perform ...
