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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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Supplemental Restraint System Components
(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System) (Without Front Passenger Occupant Classification System) Driver/Front passenger inflators and air bags Roll-over sensor * , crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Seat belt pretensioners Front air bag sensors Side c ...

High Mount Brake Light Disassembly/Assembly
4SD 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the trunk lid trim.. 3. Remove the high-mount brake light.. 4. Remove the high-mount brake light outer lens. 5. Remove the high-mount brake light inner lens. 6. Remove the screws (with advanced keyless entry and push button ...

Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage. 2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure is as specified. If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component. Steering shaft length 315—320 mm {12.41—12.59 ...

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