Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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, replace the stabilizer control link.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times
and shake it side to side 10 times
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4. Measure the ball joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
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Front stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque
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0.2—0.9 N·m {3—9 kgf·cm, 2—7 in·lbf}
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If not within the specification, replace the front stabilizer control link.
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 comp ...
Front Stabilizer Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Skyactiv G 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the joint cover..
2. Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear and linkage..
3. Remove the front crossmember component..
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. ...
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Installing Child-Restraint Systems
Accident statistics reveal that a child is
safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's
seat is clearly the worst choice for any
child under 12, and with rear-facing childrestraint
systems it is clearly unsafe due to
air bags.
NOTE
Even if your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat w ...
Body Control Module (Bcm) Configuration
1. Connect the M-MDS to DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial
screen of the M-MDS.
When using the IDS (laptop PC)
Select “Module Programming”.
Select “Programmable Module Installation”.
Select “BCM/GE ...
Check Valve Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Airflow Inspection
1. Remove the vacuum hose..
2. Blow air into the vacuum hose using your mouth from the vacuum pump side and
verify that the air flows to the intake manifold side, then blow air from the intake
manifold side and verify that the air does not flow to the vacuum pump side.
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