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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / 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 absorber under bolt

3

Rear shock absorber


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 tha ...

Rear Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the rear stabilizer control link from the vehicle.. 2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear stabilizer control link. 3. Rotate the ball joint st ...

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Door Adjustment
1. Loosen the door hinge installation bolts. 2. Adjust the gap and height difference to the standard range by moving the door back and forth, left and right. Standard range a: 2.5―4.5 mm {0.10―0.17 in} b: -1.0―1.0 mm {-0.039―0.039 in} c: 2.5& ...

Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION: Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spr ...

When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be opened, perform the following procedure as an emergency measure to open it: (5–door) Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with a flathead screwdriver. ...

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