Mazda 3 Service Manual: Drive Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the connections for any looseness.
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If there is any malfunction, tighten or replace the applicable part.
2. Inspect the dust boot for damage and cracks.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
3. Move the spline and joint up and down, left and right by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
Drive Shaft (Tripod Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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Boot band (transaxle side)
(See Boot Band (Transaxle Side) Dis ...
Drive Shaft Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before ...
Other materials:
Clutch Fluid Inspection [C66 M R]
NOTE:
A common reserve tank is used for the clutch system and brake system.
1. Verify that the clutch fluid is between the MIN mark and the MAX mark.
Verify that there is no clutch fluid leakage then add clutch fluid to the
level between the MIN mark and the MAX mark..
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Cargo Compartment Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the service hole and pry with
the screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow to remove the cargo compartment
light.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the cargo compartment light.
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Child-Restraint System Installation
Child-Restraint System Types
In this owner's manual, explanation of
child-restraint systems is provided for the
following three types of popular childrestraint
systems: infant seat, child seat,
booster seat.
NOTE
Installation position is determined
by the type of child-restraint system.
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