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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Steering Gear And Linkage Inspection

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Steering / Linkage, Power / Steering Gear And Linkage Inspection

Steering Rack Inspection

1. Inspect for cracking, damage, and tooth wear.

2. Measure the steering rack warp.


Tie-rod End Inspection

1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and the boot for cracks.

2. Inspect for excessive play.

3. Rotate the ball joint 5 times

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4. Install two nuts to the ball joint and measure the tie-rod end rotational torque using a torque wrench.


Tie rod Inspection

1. Inspect for bending and damage.

2. Inspect for excessive play.

3. Swing the ball joint 10 times

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4. Measure the ball joint swing torque using a pull scale.


Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth. 1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table. 1 ...

Steering Gear And Linkage 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 ...

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Turn Signals
The turn signals flash three times or continuously, depending on how far up or down you move the lever. Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a three-flash sequence. For a continuous signal, push the lever fully up or down. The turn signals stop operating when canceled by the st ...

Antenna Feeder No.7 Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the liftgate upper trim.. 3. Disconnect the connector A and B.. 4. Verify that the continuity between antenna feeder No.7 terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace antenna feeder No.7. ...

Sirius Satellite Radio Antenna Feeder Removal/Installation
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Antenna Feeder No.1 NOTE: SIRIUS satellite radio antenna feeder No.1 is integrated with the dashboard wiring harness. 1. Refer to DASHBOARD DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY. SIRIUS Satellite Radio Antenna Feeder No.2 NOTE: SIRIUS satellite radio antenna feeder ...

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