Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Shock Absorber Inspection
1. Remove the front shock absorber..
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Compress and extend the front shock absorber piston rod at least three times
at a steady rate. From the fourth
compression stroke, verify that the operational force does not change and that there is no unusual noise.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the front shock absorber.
Front Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Place the front shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} hole at the point A shown in the figure
so that the gas can escape.
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Front Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the front stabilizer control link from the vehicle.. (See FRONT STABILIZER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo]
2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replac ...
Other materials:
Joint Shaft Assembly [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Assemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Bracket
2
Dust seal (RH)
.
3
Bearing
.
4
Dust seal (LH)
.
5
Joint shaft
.
Dust Seal ...
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver in
checking the
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by alerting
the driver to the
presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system ...
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 aerodynamic under cover No.2..
6. Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle..
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