Mazda 3 Service Manual: General Procedures (Steering)
Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque.
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Tightening torque
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88—118 N·m {9.0—12 kgf·m, 65—87 ft·lbf}
Connector Disconnection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors..
Suspension Links Removal/Installation
1. For the joint sections with rubber bushings, raise the vehicle using a lift, and then temporarily tighten the installation bolts and nuts. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten them completely with the specified torque.
Power Steering Related Parts Installation
1. If any power steering fluid line has been disconnected, perform the following after installation of the power steering components..
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Power steering fluid amount inspection
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Power steering fluid leakage inspection
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Air bleeding
Electro Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (EHPAS) Related Parts
CAUTION:
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If the configuration procedure is not completed, the EHPAS will not operate properly and it might cause an unexpected accident. Therefore, when replacing or removing the electric power steering oil pump component, make sure to perform the configuration procedure to ensure the proper EHPAS operation.
1. Make sure that there are no DTCs in the EHPAS memory after working on EHPAS related parts. If there are any codes in the memory, clear them.
2. When replacing or removing the electric power steering oil pump component, perform the configuration procedures..
Steering
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Precaution
Intermittent Concern Troubleshooting
Vibration method
If a malfunction occurs or becomes worse while driving on a rough road or
when the engine is vibrating, perform the following steps.
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Other materials:
Side Step Molding Installation
NOTE:
Double-sided adhesive tape has already been adhered to a new side step molding
for installation.
When a side step molding is to be reused, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove any grease or dirt from the affixing surface of the side step molding.
2. Affix double-si ...
Solenoid Valve Inspection [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection
or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector
when disconnecting it.
Primary Control Valve Body
On-vehicle inspection
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Rem ...
Plastic Part Maintenance
When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolor or damage the
surfaces resulting in a significant loss
in functio ...
