Mazda 3 Service Manual: Drive Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the connections for any looseness.
-
If there is any malfunction, tighten or replace the applicable part.
2. Inspect the dust boot for damage and cracks.
-
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.
-
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.
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 ...
Other materials:
Operating the Radio
Radio ON
Press a band selector button ( )
to
turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector
button ( ) switches the bands as
follows: FM1→FM2→AM.
The selected mode will be indicated.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception auto ...
Air conditioning filter
To ensure optimal performance of the climate control system in your
Subaru Solterra, the air conditioning filter must be inspected and replaced at regular
intervals.
A clean air conditioning filter in the Subaru Solterra not only improves
airflow efficiency but also enhances cabin air quality ...
Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become
wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle ...
