Mazda 3 Service Manual: Steering Shaft Inspection

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Steering / Linkage, Power / 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—12.59 in}

3. Inspect the tilt/telescope mechanism operation for the following.

a. Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from the lock to the unlock position.

b. Verify that the steering shaft is fixed firmly when the adjusting lever is locked.

If there is any malfunction, replace the steering shaft.

Power Steering Fluid Line Component Removal/Installation

NOTE: The following procedure is for replacement of the parts shown in the figure. Regarding replacement of the suction hose and return hose, refer to the electric power steering oil pum ...

Steering Gear And Linkage Assembly

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth. 1. Assemble in the order indicated in the table. 1 ...

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Front 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. NOTE: When removing the wheel hub bolts, perform the work between range A shown in the figure to assure a space for the bolt removal. 3. Place a new whe ...

Drive Belt Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit.. 2. Rotate the drive belt auto tensioner in the direction shown in the figure and remove the drive belt. 3. Install the drive belt. 4. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceed ...

Operating Tips for AAC
AAC stands for Advanced Audio Coding, which is standardized voice compression established by the ISO *1 working group (MPEG). Audio data can be created and stored at a higher compression ratio than MP3. This unit plays files with the extensions (.aac/.m4a/.wav *2 ) as the AAC files. *1 Int ...