Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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.
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If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component.
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Steering shaft length
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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.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the steering shaft.
Wheel, Column
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Steering Wheel And Column Inspection
Play Inspection
1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right gently, then verify that the
steering wheel play is within th ...
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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
When the engine is hot, it can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until
it is cool before removing the ECT sensor.
ECT Sensor No.1
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Drain the engine coolant..
4. Remove the battery and b ...
Glass Antenna Inspection
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the antenna amplifier connector B..
3. Disconnect the antenna feeder No.3 connector C. (with audio unit (with display)).
4. Inspect the glass antenna for damage visually.
5. Inspect for continuity between the glass antenna termin ...
Spark Plug Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Specification
Spark plug type
PE01-18110, PE02-18110, PE5R-18110, PE5S-18110
Plug Gap Inspection
CAUTION:
To avoid possible damage to the tip, do not adjust the plug gap.
To prevent damaging the tip, use a wire type plug gap gauge when inspecting
the plug gap.
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