Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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.
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If not as specified, replace the rear shock absorber.
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 ...
Other materials:
Judder Upon Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Operation [Fw6 A EL]
TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM
Judder upon torque converter clutch (TCC) operation
DESCRIPTION
Vehicle jolts when TCC is engaged.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Signal malfunction
APP ...
Confirmation Step 3: Antenna System Simple Inspection [Radio]
Because the antenna system is equipped with a capacitor, the continuity cannot
be checked. Therefore proceed the following simple inspection.
Turn the AM radio on.
Tune to the frequency that there is no broadcast and you will hear a
buzzing sound.
Turn ...
Front Seat Belt Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the front seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) improperly can accidentally
deploy the pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read the
air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the front seat
belt..
WARNING:
The side ...
