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:
Steering Wheel And Column Removal/Installation [With Advanced Keyless Entry
And Push Button Start System]
WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings
before handling the air bag module..
1. Remove the driver-side front scuff plate..
2. Remove the driver-side front sid ...
Door Lock Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the inner garnish..
3. Remove the front door trim..
4. Remove the front inner handle..
5. Inspect for continuity between the door lock switch terminals using an ohmmeter.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the door lock ...
Sae Standards
In accordance with new regulations, SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
standard names and abbreviations are now used in this manual. The table below
lists the names and abbreviations that have been used in Mazda manuals up to
now and their SAE equivalents.
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