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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Shock Absorber Inspection

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / 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 that there is no unusual noise.

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 tha ...

Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 2. Install in the reverse order of removal. 1 Rear shock absorber upper nut 2 Rear shock abso ...

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Seat Belt Precautions
Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. (U.S.A. and Canada) All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when no ...

Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Removal/Installation
1. Remove the under cover.. 2. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal. 1 Connector 2 Bolt 3 Rear ABS wheel-speed sensor 4 ABS hole cov ...

Fuse Replacement
Replacing the fuses on the vehicle's left side If the electrical system does not work, first inspect the fuses on the vehicle's left side. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and other switches are off. Open the fuse panel cover. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse pul ...

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