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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Wheel Alignment Pre Inspection

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Suspension / Wheels, Tires / Wheel Alignment Pre Inspection

1. Park the vehicle on a level ground, in an unloaded condition*, and with the wheels straight forward.

*: Unloaded condition.....Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.

2. Inspect the tire pressure.

3. Inspect the wheel bearing play.

4. Inspect the wheel runout.

5. Rock the vehicle, and verify that there is no looseness in the steering wheel joint and suspension ball joint.

6. Rock the vehicle, and verify that the shock absorber operates properly.

7. Measure height H from the center of the wheel to the fender brim.


8. Verify that the difference between the left and right dimension H is within the specification.

Tire House Trim Removal/Installation
4SD 1. Remove the rear seat cushion.. 2. Remove the rear scuff plate.. 3. Partially peel back the seaming welt. 4. Remove the fastener. 5. Pull the tire house trim in the direction of arrow s ...

Wheel Balance Adjustment
CAUTION: Adjust the outer wheel balance first, then the inner wheel balance. Be careful not to scratch the wheels. Adhesive-type Balance Weight (Outer) 1. Remove the old balance ...

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Seat Weight Sensor Control Module Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control System]
CAUTION: When the seat weight sensor control module is replaced with a new one, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M–MDS.. 1. Switch the ignition to off. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.. 3. Disconnect the connectors. ...

Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Detach tab A while pulling the front scuff plate in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach hook B, clips C, and pins D while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2). 2. Detach tab E while pulling the front scuff plate in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in t ...

Front Drain Hose Installation
CAUTION: If the front drain hose is pinched or bent anywhere, the water in the hose may not discharge and enter the inside of the vehicle. During and after installation of the trims and the headliner, always make sure there is no interference with the front drain hose. Fix any probl ...

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