Mazda 3 Service Manual: Manual Transaxle Oil Inspection [C66 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the oil level plug and gasket.
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Tightening torque
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39—59 N·m {4.0—6.0 kgf·m, 29—43 ft·lbf}
4. Verify that the manual transaxle oil is near the brim of the plug port.
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When the manual transaxle oil level is lower than the lower limit, add manual transaxle oil.
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Manual transaxle oil grade
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API service GL-4
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Manual transaxle oil viscosity
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SAE 75W-80
5. Install a new gasket and the oil level plug.
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Tightening torque
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39—59 N·m {4.0—6.0 kgf·m, 29—43 ft·lbf}
6. Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
Inspection After Manual Transaxle Overhaul [C66 M R]
1. After warming up the engine, drive the vehicle and inspect the following items:
a. No abnormal noise in each shift position.
b. Smooth shift operation when shifting gears.
c. No gear slipout ...
Manual Transaxle Oil Replacement [C66 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the manual transaxle oil.
4. Install a new gasket and the dra ...
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Seat Precautions
WARNINGMake sure the adjustable components of a seat
are locked in place:
Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are
dangerous. In a
sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing
injury. Make sure the
adjustable components of the ...
Rear Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the rear stabilizer control link from the vehicle..
2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear
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 usin ...
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front of the
vehicle
using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to
automatically switch
the headlights between high and low beams.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on .
While driving the vehicle at a s ...
