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 ...
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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Rear Door Quarter Glass Removal/Installation
1. Fully lower the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the rear door trim..
4. Remove the service hole cover.
5. Remove the hole plug.
6. Remove the screw.
7. Remove the bolt A and B.
8. Remove the rear door glass guide.
9. Remove the pin ...
Ignition Switch Inspection [Without Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start
System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the column cover..
3. Remove the ignition switch..
4. Verify that the continuity between the ignition switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the ignition switch.
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Intermediate Sensor Inspection [FS5 A EL]
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Inspect the power supply circuit for the intermediate sensor.
a. Set the battery component (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component) out
of the way.
b. Disconnect the intermediate sensor connector.
c. Switch the ignition to ON (engine off).
d. Measure the ...
