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:
Caliper (Front) Disassembly/Assembly [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Bleeder cap
2
Bleeder screw
3
Piston
(See Piston Disassembly Note.)
(See Piston Assembly Note.)
4
Dust seal
(See Dust Seal ...
Door Sash Film Installation
1. Remove any grease or dirt from the affixing surface of the door.
2. Cut away the unused portion along the dotted lines.
3. Peel off the backing paper and attach the door sash film onto the door as
shown in the figure.
Standard clearance
a: 3.0—5.0 mm {0.12—0.19 in}
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system is designed to assist the driver
in checking the
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is reversing by
alerting the
driver to the presence of vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA ...
