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 ...
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Antenna Feeder No.3 Inspection
4SD (With Audio System (With Display))
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
4. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
5. Remove t ...
Auto Dimming Mirror Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the screw.
3. Disconnect the auto-dimming mirror connector.
4. Pull out the rearview mirror toward the vehicle rear.
CAUTION:
When removing the rearview mirror, it may hit the headliner and cause damage.
Hold the ...
Auto Leveling Sensor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the auto leveling sensor..
3. Connect the three dry cell batteries (1.5 V) in a series.
4. Connect auto leveling sensor terminal A to the battery’s minus terminal, and
terminal C to the battery’s plus terminal, and apply 4.5 V of volta ...
