Mazda 3 Service Manual: Crank, Balancer

Engine Assembly

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Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

Visual Inspection 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 ...

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Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. This vehicle will perform best with fuel listed in the table. * U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoli ...

Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [FS5 A EL]
WARNING: A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before changing the ATF. 1. Drain the ATF. a. Remove the oil dipstick. b. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO.2.. c. Remove the drain plug and washer to drain the ATF in ...

Oil Seal (Control Valve Body) Replacement [Fw6 A EL]
1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the air cleaner component.. 4. Disconnect the control valve body connector. 5. Remove the hose clamp. 6. Cut the oil seal using a utility knife as shown in the following illustration. CAUTION: ...