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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Drive Shaft Inspection

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Drivetrain / Driveline / Driveshafts / Drive Shaft Inspection

1. Inspect the connections for any looseness.


2. Inspect the dust boot for damage and cracks.

3. Move the spline and joint up and down, left and right by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.

Drive Shaft (Tripod Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table. 2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly. 1 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 ...

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Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0 1. Remove the generator drive belt with the A/C drive belt still installed and set it out of the way.. 2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational direction. If it does not move smoothly, replace the drive belt auto tensioner.. 3. T ...

ABS HU/CM Removal/Installation
WARNING: If the ABS HU/CM configuration is not completed, it could result in an unexpected accident due to the ABS being inoperative. If the ABS HU/CM or ABS CM is replaced, always use the automatic configuration function so that the ABS operation conditions are correct. CAUTI ...

Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [Fw6 A EL]
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and the splash shield as a single unit.. 2. Remove the oil seal. a. Drain the ATF.. b. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle.. c. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft.. d. Remove the joint shaft.. CAUTION: ...

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