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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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Fastening the Seat Belt
Pull the seat belt tongue to the desired length. Insert it into the seat belt buckle until you hear a click sound. Adjust the belt length. To lengthen the belt, hold the seat belt tongue at a right angle to the webbing and pull. To shorten, pull the loose end of the webbin ...

Things to know before charging
Before charging the traction battery of the Subaru Solterra, it is essential to carefully review the following precautions to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable charging operations. ■ Safety functions The Subaru Solterra is equipped with built-in safety mechanisms that prevent the EV ...

Daytime Running Lights
Some countries require moving vehicles to have their lights on (daytime running lights) during the daytime. Daytime running lights turn on automatically when the ignition is switched ON. They turn off when the parking brake is operated or the shift lever is shifted to the P position (aut ...

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