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Mazda 3 Service Manual: General Procedures (Steering)

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Steering / General Procedures (Steering)

Wheel and Tire Installation

1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque.


Connector Disconnection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors..

Suspension Links Removal/Installation

1. For the joint sections with rubber bushings, raise the vehicle using a lift, and then temporarily tighten the installation bolts and nuts. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten them completely with the specified torque.

Power Steering Related Parts Installation

1. If any power steering fluid line has been disconnected, perform the following after installation of the power steering components..

Electro Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (EHPAS) Related Parts

CAUTION:

1. Make sure that there are no DTCs in the EHPAS memory after working on EHPAS related parts. If there are any codes in the memory, clear them.

2. When replacing or removing the electric power steering oil pump component, perform the configuration procedures..

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Precaution
Intermittent Concern Troubleshooting Vibration method If a malfunction occurs or becomes worse while driving on a rough road or when the engine is vibrating, perform the following steps. ...

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Trunk Lid Removal/Installation
WARNING: Removing the trunk lid stay damper without supporting the trunk lid can be dangerous. The trunk lid may fall and injure you. Be sure to open the trunk lid completely and support it securely before removing the trunk lid stay damper. 1. Disconnect the negative battery cab ...

Hazardous Driving
WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control an ...

Front Power Window Regulator Removal/Installation
1. To access the glass installation bolt, position the front door glass so that the distance from the top of the front door glass to the upper part of the front beltline molding is approx. 80 mm {3.1 in}. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the following parts: a. Inne ...

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