Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Coil Spring Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the auto leveling sensor lower side. (Vehicles with AFS).
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
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1 |
Rear stabilizer control link upper nut |
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2 |
Rear lower arm outer bolt . |
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3 |
Rear coil spring . |
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4 |
Upper spring seat rubber |
Rear Lower Arm Outer Bolt Removal Note
1. Rotate the rear stabilizer component downwards as shown in the figure.
2. Support the rear lower arm using a jack.
3. Loosen the rear lower arm inner bolt.
4. Remove the rear lower arm outer bolt.
Rear Coil Spring Installation Note
1. Position the jack under the rear lower arm and jack up slowly.
WARNING:
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Installing the coil spring is dangerous. The coil spring could fly off and cause serious injure or death, and damage the vehicle.
2. Align the upper end of the rear coil spring with the step of the upper spring seat rubber.
3. Align the lower end of the rear coil spring with the step of the lower spring seat rubber.
4. Install the lower arm outer bolt.
Rear Suspension
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Rear Lateral Link Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
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Rear stabiliz ...
Other materials:
Front Drain Hose Removal
1. Set the air intake mode to FRESH.
2. Set the air mix mode to MAX COLD.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light / wiper system).
5. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light / wiper system)
6. Partially ...
Joint Shaft Assembly [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Assemble in the order indicated in the table.
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Bracket
2
Dust seal (RH)
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3
Bearing
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4
Dust seal (LH)
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5
Joint shaft
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Dust Seal ...
Side Step Molding Installation
NOTE:
Double-sided adhesive tape has already been adhered to a new side step molding
for installation.
When a side step molding is to be reused, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove any grease or dirt from the affixing surface of the side step molding.
2. Affix double-si ...
