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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / 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 absorber under bolt

3

Rear shock absorber


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 ...

Rear Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the rear stabilizer control link from the vehicle.. 2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear stabilizer control link. 3. Rotate the ball joint st ...

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Clock Spring Inspection [Standard Deployment Control System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the driver–side air bag module.. 3. Remove the steering wheel.. 4. Remove the column cover. 5. Remove the clock spring.. 6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the cl ...

Front Seat Belt Removal/Installation [Two Step 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: Th ...

Afs (Adaptive Front Lighting System) Off Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the AFS OFF switch.. 3. Verify that the continuity between the AFS OFF switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If the continuity is not as indicated in the table, replace the AFS OFF switch. 4. Apply battery po ...

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