Mazda 3 Service Manual: General Procedures (Suspension)
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}
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.
Connector Disconnection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors..
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, 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, perform the configuration procedures..
Headlight Auto Leveling System Initialization (Vehicle with Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS))
1. Initialize the auto leveling sensor, when performing the following services..
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Removing the auto leveling sensor
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Disconnecting the auto leveling sensor link
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Removing the suspension parts related the vehicle height
Suspension
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Precaution
Intermittent Concern Troubleshooting
Vibration method
If malfunction occurs or becomes worse while driving on a rough road or when
the engine is vibrating, perform the steps below.
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Making a Call
Phonebook Usage
Telephone calls can be made by saying
the name of a person (voice tag) whose
phone number has been registered in
Bluetooth ® Hands-Free in advance. Refer
to Phonebook registration.
Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
Say: [Beep] “Call”
Prompt: “ ...
Transaxle Range (TR) Switch Adjustment [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.
1. Engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear of the
wheels.
2. Shi ...
PID/Data Monitor Inspection [Afs (Adaptive Front Lighting System)]
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the IDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “AFS”.
3. Select the applicable PID from the PID table.
4. Verify the PID data a ...
