NOTE:
The stay damper contains colorless, odorless, nontoxic gas.
1. Wear protective eye wear.
2. Position the stay damper horizontally.

3. Drain gas and oil by cutting the position indicated in the figure to a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
depth using a metal saw.
CAUTION:
When cutting the stay damper, wear protective eye wear to prevent the gas or oil from getting into your eyes. Otherwise, the force of the gas and oil spraying out could lead to injury.
4. Verify that the gas and oil is drained completely by pulling and pushing the piston rod several times with the cut position facing downward.

5. Cut off the bottom of the stay damper.

6. Dispose of the stay damper.
Rear Outer Handle Removal/Installation
Trunk Board Removal/InstallationTransmission/Transaxle SST
1: Mazda SST number
2: Global SST number
Example
1:49 UN30 3009
2:303-009
Crankshaft damper remover
Clutch [G35M-R]
1:49 E011 1A0
2: –
Ring gear brake set
1:49 SE01 310A
2: –
Clutch disc center ...
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure
is as specified.
If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component.
Steering shaft length
315—320 mm {12.41—1 ...
Trunk Lid Adjustment
1. Measure the gap and height difference between the trunk lid and the body.
Standard clearance
a: 2.4—4.4 mm {0.10—0.17 in}
b: -4.6—-2.6 mm {-0.18—-0.11 in}
c: 2.5—4.5 mm {0.10—0.17 in}
d: -1.7—0.3 mm {-0.06—0.01 in}
e: 2.6—4.6 mm {0. ...