Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Coil Spring Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the auto leveling sensor lower side. (Vehicles with AFS).
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
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1 |
Rear stabilizer control link upper nut |
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2 |
Rear lower arm outer bolt . |
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3 |
Rear coil spring . |
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4 |
Upper spring seat rubber |
Rear Lower Arm Outer Bolt Removal Note
1. Rotate the rear stabilizer component downwards as shown in the figure.
2. Support the rear lower arm using a jack.
3. Loosen the rear lower arm inner bolt.
4. Remove the rear lower arm outer bolt.
Rear Coil Spring Installation Note
1. Position the jack under the rear lower arm and jack up slowly.
WARNING:
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Installing the coil spring is dangerous. The coil spring could fly off and cause serious injure or death, and damage the vehicle.
2. Align the upper end of the rear coil spring with the step of the upper spring seat rubber.
3. Align the lower end of the rear coil spring with the step of the lower spring seat rubber.
4. Install the lower arm outer bolt.
Rear Suspension
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Rear Lateral Link Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
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Rear stabiliz ...
Other materials:
Rear Tilt Motor Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more..
3. Disconnect the rear tilt motor connector.
4. Apply battery positive voltage to the rear tilt motor terminals and inspect
the rear tilt motor operation
If not as specified, replace t ...
Engine Coolant Protection Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Measure the engine coolant temperature and specific gravity using a thermometer
and a hydrometer.
CAUTION:
Use engine coolant at a concentration that meets the environmental conditions
in which the vehicle is driven, otherwise engine damage could occur.
The engine has alumi ...
Vanity Mirror Illumination Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the service hole, and pry it in
the direction indicated by the arrow to remove the lens.
3. Remove the vanity mirror illumination bulb.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...