Mazda 3 Service Manual: Information

Transmission/Transaxle

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Inspection After Transaxle Installation [A26 M R]

NOTE: Perform the following inspection only when the transaxle has been overhauled. 1. Perform a road test and inspect the following items: a. No abnormal noise in each shift position. ...

Other materials:

Compression Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING: Hot engines and oil can cause severe burns. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal/installation of each component. Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. Fuel ...

Variable Valve Timing Actuator Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
WARNING: Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin ...

Rear Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Clamp a rear shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing downwards. 2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} hole at a point 40—50 mm {1.6—1.9 in} from the bottom of the tube, so that the gas can escape. WARNING: Whenever drilling into a rear shock absorber, w ...