Mazda 3 Service Manual: Wheel Alignment Pre Inspection

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Suspension / Wheels, Tires / Wheel Alignment Pre Inspection

1. Park the vehicle on a level ground, in an unloaded condition*, and with the wheels straight forward.

*: Unloaded condition.....Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.

2. Inspect the tire pressure.

Adjust to the recommended pressure if necessary..

3. Inspect the wheel bearing play.

Correct if necessary..

4. Inspect the wheel runout.

Correct if necessary..

5. Rock the vehicle, and verify that there is no looseness in the steering wheel joint and suspension ball joint.

6. Rock the vehicle, and verify that the shock absorber operates properly.

7. Measure height H from the center of the wheel to the fender brim.

8. Verify that the difference between the left and right dimension H is within the specification.

If it exceeds the specification, repeat the Step 2—7.

Standard

10 mm {0.39 in} or less

Tire House Trim Removal/Installation

4SD 1. Remove the rear seat cushion.. 2. Remove the rear scuff plate.. 3. Partially peel back the seaming welt. 4. Remove the fastener. 5. Pull the tire house trim in the direction of arrow s ...

Wheel Balance Adjustment

CAUTION: Adjust the outer wheel balance first, then the inner wheel balance. Be careful not to scratch the wheels. Adhesive-type Balance Weight (Outer) 1. Remove the old balance ...

Other materials:

Starter Interlock Switch Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
CAUTION: Do not reuse the starter interlock switch if it is removed from the vehicle even once. Replace with a new starter interlock switch when installing. 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Disconnect the starter interlock switch connec ...

Rear Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Clamp a rear shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing downwards. 2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} hole at a point 40—50 mm {1.6—1.9 in} from the bottom of the tube, so that the gas can escape. WARNING: Whenever drilling into a rear shock absorber, w ...

Variable Valve Timing Actuator Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
NOTE: Variable valve timing actuator can not be disassembled because it is a precision unit. Intake camshaft sprocket is integrated with the variable valve timing actuator and cannot be disassembled. 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable ...