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:
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check
the following:
Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on .
Inspect the ba ...
Door Adjustment
1. Loosen the door hinge installation bolts.
2. Adjust the gap and height difference to the standard range by moving the door
back and forth, left and right.
Standard range
a: 2.5―4.5 mm {0.10―0.17 in}
b: -1.0―1.0 mm {-0.039―0.039 in}
c: 2.5& ...
Rear Center Speaker Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear seat cushion.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. Tire house trim.
d. C-pillar trim.
e. Rear package trim.
3. Remove the screw.
4. Disconnect the connector.
5. Remove the rear center speaker.
6. Install in ...
