Mazda 3 Service Manual: Inspection After Manual Transaxle Overhaul [C66 M R]
1. After warming up the engine, drive the vehicle and inspect the following items:
a. No abnormal noise in each shift position.
b. Smooth shift operation when shifting gears.
c. No gear slipout after shifting gears.
d. Back-up light switch operates correctly.
Manual Transaxle Oil Inspection [C66 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the oil level plug and gasket.
Tightening torque
39—59 N·m {4.0—6.0 kgf·m, 29—43 ft·lbf}
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Other materials:
Clutch Fluid Replacement/Air Bleeding [C66 M R]
CAUTION:
Do not allow clutch fluid get on a painted surface. Clutch fluid contains
properties which can dissolve the paint. If clutch fluid gets on a painted surface,
wash it off with water immediately and wipe the area off completely.
Do not mix different types of clutch fluid ...
Shift Panel Removal/Installation
ATX
1. Remove the upper panel..
2. Remove the selector lever knob..
3. Pull the shift panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and
remove it while detaching the clips A, hook B and guides C.
4. Pull the shift panel in the direction of the arrow (1), (2), (3) while remove ...
Steering Wheel And Column Inspection
Play Inspection
1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right gently, then verify that the
steering wheel play is within the specification.
Steering wheel play
0—30 mm {0—1.18 in} (When hydraulic operating)
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