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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Upper Arm Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / 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 order of removal.

4. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..



1

Rear stabilizer control link upper side nut

2

Rear upper arm

(See Rear Upper Arm Removal Note.)

(See Rear Upper Arm Installation Note.)


Rear Upper Arm Removal Note

1. Rotate the rear stabilizer component downwards as shown in the figure.


2. Jack up the vehicle to the unloaded condition, and support the trailing link using a jack.


3. Remove the rear upper arm.

Rear Upper Arm Installation Note

1. Install the rear upper arm so that IN mark is facing toward the inside of the vehicle.


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 ...

Wheels, Tires
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Other materials:

Rear Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement
1. Remove the brake calliper component and disc plate.. 2. Remove the wheel hub bolt using the SST as shown in the figure. 3. Place a new wheel hub bolt in the wheel hub. 4. Install the wheel hub by placing a proper sized washer on the hub, and tightening the nut as shown in the figure. ...

Rear Window Glass Installation
WARNING: Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a utility knife. CAUTION: Proper installation of the glass may be difficult if sealant is cracked or the glass is pushed out by air pressure when a door is opened/closed with al ...

Plastic Part Maintenance
When cleaning the plastic lenses of the lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene, rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline detergents. Otherwise, these chemical agents can discolor or damage the surfaces resulting in a significant loss in functio ...

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