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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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Stay Damper Disposal
NOTE: The stay damper contains colorless, odorless, nontoxic gas. 1. Wear protective eye wear. 2. Position the stay damper horizontally. 3. Drain gas and oil by cutting the position indicated in the figure to a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} depth using a metal saw. CAUTION: ...

Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
Vinyl Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl cleaner. Leather * Remove dust and sand first using a vacuum cleaner or other means, then wipe dirt off using a soft cloth with a leather cleaner or a soft cloth soaked i ...

Windshield Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Windshield wiper arm and blade. b. Cowl grille. c. Rain sensor (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system). d. Auto-dimming mirror (Vehicles with auto-dimming mirror). e. Rear view mirror (Vehicles without auto-dimmi ...

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