Mazda 3 Service Manual: Valvetrain, Cylinder Head

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

Removal CAUTION: When foreign material such as an iron chip is on the CKP sensor, it can cause abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and adversely affect the engine ...

Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

Visual Inspection CAUTION: When replacing the CMP sensor, make sure there is no foreign material on it such as metal shavings. If it is installed with foreign material, the sensor outpu ...

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Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
On the tire label you will find the recommended tire inflation pressure in both kPa and psi for the tires installed as original equipment on the vehicle. It is very important that the inflation pressure of the tires on your vehicle is maintained at the recommended pressure. You should che ...

Variable Swirl Shutter Valve Actuator Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
Operation Inspection 1. Remove the air hose.. 2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the variable swirl control solenoid valve. 3. Connect a vacuum pump to the variable swirl shutter valve actuator. 4. Apply vacuum and verify that the rod moves. Vacuum kPa {mmHg, inHg ...

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 ...