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.
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 ...
Other materials:
Aerodynamic Under Cover No.2 Removal/Installation
Except SKYACTIV-G 2.0
1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Remove the fasteners and bolts.
3. Move the aerodynamic under cover No.2 in the direction of the arrow shown
in the figure and remove it.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the aerodynamic under cover No.2 during removal.
4. ...
Filament Repair
1. Clean the filament using isopropyl alcohol.
2. Attach tape to both sides of the filament.
3. Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint.
4. After 2—3 min, carefully remove the tape without damaging the applied
area.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the rear window defro ...
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country (Except United States and
Canada)
Registering your vehicle in a foreign country may be problematic depending on
whether it
meets the specific emission and safety standards of the country in which the
vehicle will be
driven. Consequently, your vehicle may require modifications at personal expense
in order
to meet the regulat ...
