Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Stabilizer Control Link Inspection

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / 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

4. Measure the ball joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.

Front stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque

0.2—0.9 N·m {3—9 kgf·cm, 2—7 in·lbf}

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. ...

Other materials:

Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [G35 M R]
1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands. 2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.. 3. Drain the oil from the transaxle.. 4. Remove the front splash shield.. 5. Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle.. 6. Remove the oil seals u ...

Intake Air System Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING: A hot engine and intake air system can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before removing the intake air system. Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized fuel system, it will cause serious injury or d ...

Bass Box Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Disconnect the connector.. 3. Verify the resistance between bass-box terminals. If not within the specification, replace the bass-box. Resistance 0.9—1.1 ohms ...