Mazda 3 Service Manual: Manual transmission

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]

CAUTION: If foreign materials are stuck to the sensor, disturbance by magnetic flux can cause sensor output to be abnormal and thereby negatively affect control. Make sure that foreign m ...

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 ...

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Engine Oil Level Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Position the vehicle on level ground. 2. Warm up the engine. 3. Stop the engine and allow at least 5 min before continuing. 4. Remove the dipstick, wipe it cleanly, and reinstall it fully. 5. Remove the dipstick and verify that the oil level is between the F and L marks on the dipstick. ...

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Removal CAUTION: When foreign material such as an iron chip is on the CKP sensor, it can cause abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and adversely affect the engine control. Be sure there is no foreign material on the CKP sensor when replacing. Do not a ...

Starter Interlock Switch Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
CAUTION: Do not reuse the starter interlock switch if it is removed from the vehicle even once. Replace with a new starter interlock switch when installing. 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Disconnect the starter interlock switch connec ...