Mazda 3 Service Manual: Differentials

General Procedures (Front And Rear Axles)

Wheel and Tire Installation 1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque. Tightening torque 88—118 N·m { ...

Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [A26 M R]

1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands. 2. Drain the oil from the transaxle.. 3. Remove the front tires.. 4. Remove the splash shield.. 5. Remove the a ...

Other materials:

Rear Package Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts: a. Rear seat cushion. b. Rear scuff plate. c. Tire house trim. d. C-pillar trim. 2. Fold the rear seat back. 3. Remove the fasteners. 4. Pull up the rear package trim in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure while remove the clips and p ...

Neutral Switch Removal/Installation [A26 M R]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Disconnect the neutral switch connector. 3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.. 4. Remove the neutral switch with the gasket. 5. Install a new gasket and the neutral switch to the transaxle case. Tightening torque 29—39 N·m {3. ...

Trunk End Trim Removal/Installation
4SD 1. Remove the trunk mat.. 2. Remove the trunk board.. 3. Remove the fasteners. 4. Pull the trunk end trim indicated in the arrow shown in the figure, then detach clips A, pins B, pin C, D and tabs E. 5. Remove the trunk end trim. 6. Install in the reverse order of removal. 5HB ...