Mazda 3 Service Manual: Parking Brake Lever Inspection
Stroke Inspection
1. Pump the brake pedal a few times.
2. Pull the parking brake lever two to three times.
3. Inspect the parking brake stroke by slowly pulling at point A 50 mm {1.97 in}
from the end of the parking brake lever with a force of 98 N {10 kgf, 22 lbf}
and counting the number of notches (clicking sound).
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If not within the specification, adjust the parking brake lever.
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Parking brake lever stroke when pulled at 98 N {10 kgf, 22 lbf}
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2—6 notches
Parking Brake Lever Adjustment
1. Pump the brake pedal a few times.
2. Remove the upper panel..
3. Turn the adjusting nut and adjust the parking brake lever.
4. After adjustment, pull the parking brake lever one notch and ...
Parking Brake Lever Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Console.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table. ...
Other materials:
Combination Switch Disassembly/Assembly
CAUTION:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings
and cautions before handling the air bag module..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative batte ...
Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL]
CAUTION:
Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft
from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel
rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected,
the internal parts of the clock spr ...
Front Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Place the front shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} hole at the point A shown in the figure
so that the gas can escape.
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The gas
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