Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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 stud 10 times
and shake it side to side 10 times
.
4. Measure the ball joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
-
Rear stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque
-
0.5—2.0 N·m {6—20 kgf·cm, 5—17 in·lbf}
-
If not within the specification, replace the rear stabilizer control link.
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 ...
Rear Stabilizer Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Rear stabilizer control link
2
Rear stabilizer ...
Other materials:
General Procedures (Brake)
Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross
pattern to the following tightening torque.
Tightening torque
88—118 N·m {9.0—12 Kgf·m, 65—87 ft·lbf}
Brake Lines Disconnection
1. If any brake line has been ...
Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must depress
the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release
button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON).
Indicates the shift lever can be
shifted freely into any position.
Indicates that you must hold in
the lock-release button to shift.
NO ...
Brake Fluid Level Sensor Inspection
1. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector from the master cylinder.
2. Inspect for continuity according to fluid level between the brake fluid level
sensor terminals.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the reserve tank.
...
