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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Shock Absorber Disposal

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / Rear Shock Absorber Disposal

1. Clamp a rear shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing downwards.

2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}

hole at a point 40—50 mm {1.6—1.9 in}

from the bottom of the tube, so that the gas can escape.


WARNING:

3. Turn the hole downwards.

4. The oil can be collected by moving the piston rod several times up and down and cutting the tube at the end.

5. Dispose of waste oil according to the waste disposal law.

Rear Lower Arm Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the auto leveling sensor link 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 alig ...

Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
1. Remove the rear shock absorber.. 2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage. 3. Compress and extend the shock piston at least three times. Verify that the operational force does not change and tha ...

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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.. 1 Rear stabilizer control link upper nut 2 Rear lateral link (See Rear Lateral Link ...

Master Cylinder Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Skyactiv G 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery and battery tray.. 2. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal. 1 Brake fluid level sensor connector 2 Reserve hose (MTX) (See Reserve Hose (MTX) Removal Note.) (Se ...

Rear Door Removal/Installation
WARNING: Removing the rear door without supporting it could cause the rear door to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person to prevent the rear door from falling. 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove in the order i ...

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