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:
Front Door Module Panel Removal/Installation
1. To access the glass installation bolt, position the front door glass so that
the distance from the top of the front door glass to the upper part of the front
beltline molding is approx. 80 mm {3.1 in}.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Inne ...
Blower Motor Installation [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
1. Install the SST (49 B061 015A) to the blower motor.
2. Install the blower motor with the SST (49 B061 015A) installed, to
the A/C unit.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the sirocco fan, install the blower motor being careful
that the blower motor does not interfere with the ...
Constant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic
system:
Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)
Front air bag sensors
Air bag modules
Side crash sensors
Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light
Front seat belt pretensioners
Rel ...
