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:
Drive Belt Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0
A/C drive belt removal
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit..
2. Remove the nut shown in the figure and set the power steering pipe component
out of the way.
3. Set the SST as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Hold the SST by hand unti ...
Front Door Speaker Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the inner garnish..
3. Remove the front door trim..
4. Disconnect the connector.
Without Bose®
With Bose®
5. Remove the screw.
6. Remove the front door speaker in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
Without Bos ...
Liftgate Adjustment
1. Measure the gap and height difference between the liftgate and the body.
2. Loosen the liftgate hinge installation bolts and adjust the gap by moving
the liftgate.
Standard clearance
a: 5.0―7.0 mm {0.20―0.27 in}
b: -2.0―0 mm {-0.078―0 in}
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