Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1 |
Rear shock absorber upper nut |
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2 |
Rear shock absorber under bolt |
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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 ...
Other materials:
Sae Standards
In accordance with new regulations, SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
standard names and abbreviations are now used in this manual. The table below
lists the names and abbreviations that have been used in Mazda manuals up to
now and their SAE equivalents.
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Foot Brake
This vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by
applying greater force than normal to the
brake pedal. But the distance required to
stop will be greater than usual.
WARNING
Do not coast with the engine ...
License Plate Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover to the position shown in the figure,
release the tabs, and remove the lens.
3. Remove the license plate light bulb.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
