Mazda 3 Service Manual: Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure is as specified.
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If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component.
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Steering shaft length
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315—320 mm {12.41—12.59 in}
3. Inspect the tilt/telescope mechanism operation for the following.
a. Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from the lock to the unlock position.
b. Verify that the steering shaft is fixed firmly when the adjusting lever is locked.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the steering shaft.
Wheel, Column
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Steering Wheel And Column Inspection
Play Inspection
1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right gently, then verify that the
steering wheel play is within th ...
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Dashboard Upper Panel Removal/Installation
Vehicles Without Bose®
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper column cover.
b. Instrument cluster.
c. Center panel.
d. Center cover.
3. Remove the screw.
4. Pull up the dashboard upper panel in the direction of arrow shown in the figure,
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How to Use the Bluetooth ® Audio
System
Switching to Bluetooth ® audio mode
To listen to music or voice audio recorded
to a Bluetooth ® audio device, switch to
the Bluetooth ® audio mode to operate
the audio device using the audio system
control panel. Any Bluetooth ® audio
device must be paired to the vehicle's
Bluetooth ® un ...
Control Valve Body Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
Primary Control Valve Body On-Vehicle Removal
WARNING:
A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait
until they are cool.
Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing
injury to the eyes. Wear protective eyeglasses w ...
