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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Shock Absorber Inspection

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / 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.

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 ...

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Side Panel Removal/Installation
1. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the position indicated by the arrow in the figure. 2. Pull the side panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, then remove the clips and hook. 3. Pull the side panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, while de ...

Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Control Module Removal/Installation
CAUTION: If the BSM control modules are installed with the left and right modules reversed, a DTC will be displayed and system will enter the fail-safe function. Therefore, confirm that the left/right BSM control modules are installed correctly. 1. Disconnect the negative battery ...

Precaution [Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)]
1. The ABS warning light and/or brake system warning light and/or DSC indicator light and/or DSC OFF light illuminate even when the system is normal. Warning lights that may illuminate and/or flash Cases in which the light may illuminate Conditions in ...

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