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 ...
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Instrument Cluster Configuration
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.
Select the “Module Programming”.
3. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.
Select “Programma ...
Drive Plate Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
1. Remove the transaxle..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
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Drive plate installation bolts
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Removal Note.)
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Installation Note.)
2
Backing plate
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Washer Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front mudguard (RH)..
3. Disconnect the washer motor connector.
4. After connecting washer motor terminal A to the positive battery terminal,
and terminal B to the negative battery terminal, verify that washer fluid flows
to the wind ...
