Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation

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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Drive Belt Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0 A/C drive belt removal 1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit.. 2. Remove the nut shown in the figure and set the power steering pipe component out of the way. 3. Set the SST as shown in the figure. NOTE: Hold the SST by hand unti ...

Engine Oil Level Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Position the vehicle on level ground. 2. Warm up the engine. 3. Stop the engine and allow at least 5 min before continuing. 4. Remove the dipstick, wipe it cleanly, and reinstall it fully. 5. Remove the dipstick and verify that the oil level is between the F and L marks on the dipstick. ...

Parking/Front Side Marker/Front Turn Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Slightly bend back the front mudguard.. 3. Rotate the parking/front side marker/front turn light socket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure. 4. Remove the parking/front side marker/front turn light bulb. 5. Install in the ...