Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Suspension

Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Removal/Installation

CAUTION: Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before ...

Rear Coil Spring Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the auto leveling sensor lower side. (Vehicles with AFS). 2. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal. 4. Inspect the wheel alignment ...

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Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Airflow Inspection 1. Disconnect the section (A) of the ventilation hose shown in the figure. 2. Start the engine and verify that vacuum is applied to the end of the disconnected ventilation hose while the engine is idling. NOTE: Because it is difficult to directly inspect the PC ...

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 usin ...

Throttle Body Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Resistance Inspection 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Disconnect the throttle body connector. 4. Measure the resistance between throttle body terminals E and F. Throttle body resistance 0.3—100 ohms [20°C {68 °F}] If no ...