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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Air Filter Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Except for Mexico Airflow inspection 1. Remove the air filter.. 2. Blow from port A and verify that there is airflow from port B. If there is no airflow, replace the air filter.. 3. Blow from port B and verify that there is airflow from port A. If there is no airflow, r ...

Rear Oil Seal Replacement [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the transaxle.. 2. Remove the flywheel (MTX) or the drive plate (ATX).. 3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 4. Install in the reverse order of removal. 1 Bolt 2 Rear oil seal (See Rear Oil Seal Installation Note. ...

Vacuum Line Inspection
MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo 1. Remove the vacuum hose.. 2. Verify that air can be blown from the power brake unit side of the vacuum hose towards the intake manifold side, and that air cannot be blown in the opposite direction. If there is any malfunction of the inner che ...