Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Place the front shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
hole at the point A shown in the figure so that the gas can escape.
WARNING:
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Whenever drilling into a shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The gas in the shock absorber is pressurized and could spray metal chips into the eyes and face.
3. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
hole at the point B shown in the figure to drain the oil.
4. Turn the hole made in Step 3 downwards and drain the oil by pumping the piston rod up and down several times.
5. Cut off the end of the front shock absorber.
6. Dispose of waste oil according to local waste disposal laws.
Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring 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 ...
Front Shock Absorber Inspection
1. Remove the front shock absorber..
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Compress and extend the front shock absorber piston rod at least three
times at a steady rate. From the fourth comp ...
Other materials:
Brake Hose (Rear) Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Skyactiv G 2.0]
CAUTION:
If the brake hose is installed to the caliper on the vehicle, the tool cannot
be installed correctly resulting in brake fluid leakage due to improper installation.
Therefore, remove the caliper and brake hose as a single unit when removing
the brake hose, and tighten the br ...
Oil Filter Replacement [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and
wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous.
It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work ...
Ignition Coil Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Ignition Coil Inspection
1. Perform the spark test and identify the malfunctioning cylinder..
2. Replace the ignition coil of the malfunctioning cylinder with that of a normal
cylinder, and perform the spark test again..
If the spark is not normal due to a malfunctioning ignition coil, ...
