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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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
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3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
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PID/Data Monitor Inspection [Afs (Adaptive Front Lighting System)]
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the IDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “AFS”.
3. Select the applicable PID from the PID table.
4. Verify th ...
Engine Disassembly/Assembly [Skyactiv G 2.0]
CAUTION:
When the transaxle is installed, do not suspend the engine. Otherwise, the
SST installation area of the cylinder head may be damaged due to excess weight.
Only suspend the engine after separating the engine and transaxle.
Applying excessive force (force of 100 N {10.2 ...
