Mazda 3 Service Manual: Information

Transmission/Transaxle

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Inspection After Transaxle Installation [A26 M R]

NOTE: Perform the following inspection only when the transaxle has been overhauled. 1. Perform a road test and inspect the following items: a. No abnormal noise in each shift position. ...

Other materials:

Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [C66 M R]
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and the splash shield as a single unit.. 2. Drain the manual transaxle oil.. 3. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the MTX.. 4. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft.. 5. Remove the joint shaft.. 6. Remove the oil seal (LH). ...

After Service Precaution [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING: Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. When installing the fuel hose, perform “Fuel Leakage Inspection” described below. A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion, re ...

Direct Mode
Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the selector lever in the D range. While in direct mode, the D and M indication illuminate and the gear position in use is illuminated. Direct mode is can ...