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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Drive Shaft Inspection

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Drivetrain / Driveline / Driveshafts / Drive Shaft Inspection

1. Inspect the connections for any looseness.


2. Inspect the dust boot for damage and cracks.

3. Move the spline and joint up and down, left and right by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.

Drive Shaft (Tripod Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table. 2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly. 1 Boot band (transaxle side) (See Boot Band (Transaxle Side) Dis ...

Drive Shaft Removal/Installation
CAUTION: Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before ...

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No.6 Bsm Indicator Light Flashes While Not Under Bsm Indicator Light Flashing Conditions (No Combination Switch Operation (Turn Signal Switch)) [Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm)]
6 BSM indicator light flashes while not under BSM indicator light-flashing conditions (no combination switch operation (turn signal switch) Description The BSM indicator light flashes despite not satisfying the BSM indicator l ...

Precaution
Intermittent Concern Troubleshooting Vibration method If a malfunction occurs or becomes worse while driving on a rough road or when the engine is vibrating, perform the following steps. NOTE: There are several reasons why vehicle or engine vibration could cause an electr ...

Trunk Lid Key Cylinder Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the trunk lid trim.. 3. Lift the clip in the direction of the arrow (1), and pull out the key rod in the direction of the arrow (2). 4. Remove the nuts. 5. Remove the trunk lid key cylinder. 6. Install in the reverse order of r ...

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