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
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4. Measure the ball joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
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Rear stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque
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0.5—2.0 N·m {6—20 kgf·cm, 5—17 in·lbf}
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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:
Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Detach tab A while pulling the front scuff plate in the direction of the arrow
(1) shown in the figure, then detach hook B, clips C, and pins D while pulling in
the direction of the arrow (2).
2. Detach tab E while pulling the front scuff plate in the direction of the arrow
(3) shown in t ...
Rear Upper Arm Removal/Installation
1. When working on the right side of the vehicle, disconnect the canister vent
(CV) solenoid valve from the rear crossmember. (MZR 2.0 (Except Mexico), SKYACTIV-G
2.0, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, MZR 2.5 (Except Mexico))
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse or ...
Engine SST [Skyactiv G 2.0]
1: Mazda SST number
2: Global SST number
Example
1:49 UN20 5072
2:205–072
Holder
1: –
2: 134-01049A
Evaporative emission system tester
1:–
2:AKS042808
Adapter
1: 49 UN20 507 ...
