Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
1. Remove the rear shock absorber..
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Compress and extend the shock piston at least three times. Verify that the operational force does not change and that there is no unusual noise.
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If not as specified, replace the rear shock absorber.
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 tha ...
Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Rear shock absorber upper nut
2
Rear shock abso ...
Other materials:
Charcoal Canister Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Except for Mexico
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Evaporative hose
2
Quick release connector
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR
2.0, MZR 2.5].)
3
Charc ...
Drive Belt Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0
A/C drive belt
NOTE:
Drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary because of the
use of the maintenance-free type A/C drive belt.
Replace the drive belt if it is found to be damaged during visual inspection,
or if there is a malfunction or noise in th ...
Oil Pan Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and
wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous.
It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work ...
