Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Trailing Link Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
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Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
1. Disconnect the auto leveling sensor link lower side. (Vehicles with AFS).
2. Remove the rear coil spring..
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
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Rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness (See Rear ABS Wheel-speed Sensor Wiring Harness Installation Note.) |
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Rear parking brake cable |
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3 |
Under cover |
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Brake caliper component . |
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Disc plate |
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Rear trailing link component (See Rear Trailing Link Component Removal Note.) (See Rear Trailing Link Component Installation Note.) |
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Rear wheel hub component |
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Dust cover |
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Rear trailing link |
Brake Caliper Component Removal Note
1. Remove the brake caliper component and suspend it out of the way using a cable.
Rear Trailing Link Component Removal Note
WARNING:
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Removing the rear trailing link component is dangerous. The rear trailing link component could fall and cause serious injury or death. Verify that the jack securely supports the rear trailing link component.
1. Support the rear trailing link component using a jack.
2. Remove the rear trailing link front side bolts.
3. Remove the rear shock absorber lower side bolt.
4. Remove the rear lateral link outer side bolt.
5. Remove the rear upper arm outer side bolt.
6. Remove the rear trailing link component.
Rear Trailing Link Component Installation Note
WARNING:
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Installing the rear trailing link component is dangerous. The rear trailing link component could fall and cause serious injury or death. Verify that the jack securely supports the rear trailing link component.
1. Support the trailing link component using a jack.
2. Install the rear upper arm outer side bolt.
3. Install the rear lateral link outer side bolt.
4. Install the rear shock absorber lower side bolt.
5. Tighten the trailing link front side bolts.
Rear ABS Wheel-speed Sensor Wiring Harness Installation Note
1. Pass the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness outside the rear parking brake cable as shown in the figure.
2. Install the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness.
Precaution
Intermittent Concern Troubleshooting
Vibration method
If malfunction occurs or becomes worse while driving on a rough road or when
the engine is vibrating, perform the steps below.
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Rear Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement
1. Remove the brake calliper component and disc plate..
2. Remove the wheel hub bolt using the SST as shown in the figure.
3. Place a new wheel hub bolt in the wheel hub.
4. Install the whee ...
Other materials:
Combination Switch Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings
and cautions before handling the air bag module..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative batte ...
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If your Subaru Solterra requires towing, it is strongly recommended
to use an authorized SUBARU dealer or a professional towing service equipped with
a wheel-lift or flatbed truck for safe transportation.
Always ensure that a proper safety chain system is used during towing,
and strictly foll ...
Side Step Molding Installation
NOTE:
Double-sided adhesive tape has already been adhered to a new side step molding
for installation.
When a side step molding is to be reused, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove any grease or dirt from the affixing surface of the side step molding.
2. Affix double-si ...
