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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Steering Shaft Inspection

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Steering / Wheel, Column / 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.


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.

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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Air Bleeding
CAUTION: If the strainer is removed, impurities may penetrate the power steering system and damage it. To prevent this, always bleed air with the strainer installed. Do not maintain the steering wheel fully turned for 5 s or more. The oil temperature could rise and damage ...

Drive Belt Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0 A/C drive belt NOTE: Drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary because of the use of the maintenance-free type A/C drive belt. Replace the drive belt if it is found to be damaged during visual inspection, or if there is a malfunction or noise in th ...

Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Switch Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Continuity Inspection 1. Verify that the CPP switch is installed properly.. 2. Remove the battery cover.. 3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 4. Disconnect the CPP switch connector.. 5. Verify that the continuity between CPP switch terminals A and B when the clutch pedal is depress ...

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