Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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 stud 10 times
and shake it side to side 10 times
.
4. Measure the ball joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
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Rear stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque
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0.5—2.0 N·m {6—20 kgf·cm, 5—17 in·lbf}
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If not within the specification, replace the rear stabilizer control link.
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 ...
Rear Stabilizer Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Rear stabilizer control link
2
Rear stabilizer ...
Other materials:
Lighting Control
Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and
dashboard
illumination on or off.
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument
cluster turns on.
NOTE
If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatical ...
Floor Covering Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front seat.
b. Audio amplifier (Vehicles with Bose®).
c. Front scuff plate.
d. Joint cover.
e. Front side trim.
f. Fuel-filler lid opener lever bezel.
g. Selector lever knob (ATX).
h. Shift lever knob (MT ...
Key
WARNING
Do not leave the key in your vehicle with
children and keep them in a place where
your children will not fi nd or play with
them:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even
killed. Children ...
