Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation

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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Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [A26 M R]
1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands. 2. Drain the oil from the transaxle.. 3. Remove the front tires.. 4. Remove the splash shield.. 5. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.. 6. Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle.. 7 ...

Combination Switch Disassembly/Assembly
CAUTION: Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module.. 1. Switch the ignition to off. 2. Disconnect the negative batte ...

Hood Release Cable Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the battery tray.. 3. Remove the Front mudguard (LH).. 4. Remove the hood release cable from clips A. 5. Remove the clips B. 6. Disconnect the hood latch from the hood release cable. 7. Remove the hood release cable from outside of ...