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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Front Seat Belt Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the front seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) improperly can accidentally
deploy the pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read the
air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the front seat
belt..
WARNING:
The side ...
Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [A26 M R]
1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.
2. Drain the oil from the transaxle..
3. Remove the front tires..
4. Remove the splash shield..
5. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
6. Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle..
7 ...
Thermostat Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the thermostat..
2. Visually check that the thermostat valve is closed.
3. Place the thermostat in water.
WARNING:
During inspection, the thermostat and water are extremely hot and can cause
severe burns. Do not touch the thermostat and water.
4. Heat the water and c ...
