Mazda 3 Service Manual: Pilot Bearing Inspection [A26 M R]
CAUTION:
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Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.
NOTE:
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Perform the pilot bearing inspection with the crankshaft or flywheel installed.
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
c. Remove the PCM cover No.1..
d. Disconnect the PCM connector..
e. Remove the battery tray and PCM component.
f. Remove the air cleaner component.
g. Remove the charge air cooler cover.
h. Remove the charge air cooler.
i. Remove the fuel pump resistor.
j. Remove the front tires.
k. Remove the splash shield.
l. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.
m. Remove the WU-TWC bracket.
n. Remove the starter.
o. Remove the front auto leveling sensor.
p. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container..
q. Remove the manual transaxle..
r. Remove the clutch cover..
s. Remove the clutch disk..
2. Inspect the rotation condition of the pilot bearing for damage or wear.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the pilot bearing..
On/Off Solenoid Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL]
WARNING:
A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait
until they are cool.
Always wear protective eye wear when using the air compressor. If the ...
Pilot Bearing Inspection [C66 M R]
1. Without removing the pilot bearing, turn the bearing while applying force
in the axial direction.
If there is any malfunction, replace the pilot bearing..
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Other materials:
Neutral Switch Removal/Installation [G66 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component).
4. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
5. Drain the oil from the transaxle..
6. Remove the neutral switch.
7. Install the neu ...
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the
following conditions
(severe driving conditions)apply.
Repeated short-distance driving
Driving in dusty conditions
Driving with extended use of brakes
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used
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Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [Fw6 A EL]
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and the splash shield as a single
unit..
2. Remove the oil seal.
a. Drain the ATF..
b. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle..
c. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft..
d. Remove the joint shaft..
CAUTION:
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