Mazda 3 Service Manual: Drive Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the connections for any looseness.
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If there is any malfunction, tighten or replace the applicable part.
2. Inspect the dust boot for damage and cracks.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
3. Move the spline and joint up and down, left and right by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
Drive Shaft (Tripod Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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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 ...
Other materials:
License Plate Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the lens..
3. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover to the position shown in the figure,
release the tabs.
4. Pull the rear bumper in the direction of the arrow (1) in the figure, and
pull out the license plate lights in the directi ...
Rear Door Speaker Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rear door trim..
3. Disconnect the connector.
Without Bose®
With Bose®
4. Remove the screw.
5. Remove the rear door speaker in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
Without Bose®
With Bose®
6. Insta ...
Air Mix Actuator Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
CAUTION:
If the lever position exceeds the operation range shown in the figure, the
circuit in the actuator could be damaged. Always perform an actuator operation
inspection with the lever movement within the range shown in the figure.
Driver-side
1. Connect battery positive vol ...
