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:
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Lights/Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Beep
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) or Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system
notifies the
driver of the presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes to the rear of your vehicle
using the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights and the warning beep while the
systems are
operational.
Blind Spot Mo ...
Engine Tune Up [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Engine Tune-up Preparation
NOTE:
If the accelerator pedal is depressed continuously for a specified time,
the engine speed may decrease to the idle speed. This is due to the fuel cut
control operation, which prevents overheating, and it does not indicate a malfunction.
The engine s ...
Precaution [ABS]
1. Any one or a combination of the ABS warning and brake system warning lights
illuminates even when the system is normal.
Warning lights that may illuminate and/or flash
Cases in which the light may illuminate
Conditions in which the light will go ou ...
