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· ...

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 ...

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Transaxle Oil Replacement [A26 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground. 2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.. 3. Remove the drain plug and gasket. 4. Drain the oil into a suitable container. 5. Install a new gasket and the drain plug. Tightening torque 28—51 N·m {2.9—5.2 kgf·m, 21—37 ft·lbf} ...

Rear Center Seat Belt Removal/Installation
CAUTION: The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs, the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor. 4SD 1. Remove the following parts: ...

Identification Number Locations
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine Type/Number MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5 MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo SKYACTIV-G 2.0 ...