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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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On Board Diagnostic System Simulation Inspection [FS5 A EL]
1. Connect the M-MDS(IDS) to the DLC-2. 2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the IDS. a. Select "DataLogger". b. Select "Modules". c. Select "TCM". 3. Select the simulation items from the PID ta ...

DRL (Daytime Running Light) Bulb Removal/Installation
MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Disconnect the connector. 3. Rotate the DRL bulb in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove it. 4. Remove the DRL bulb. 5. Install in the reverse order of removal. SKYACTIV-G 2.0 ...

Rear Door Trim Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Move the hook in the direction of arrow shown in the figure using a tape-lapped flathead screwdriver and detach it from the rear door trim. CAUTION: Affix protective tape to the rear door trim and assist handle cover to prevent damag ...

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