Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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.
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Adjust to the recommended pressure if necessary..
3. Inspect the wheel bearing play.
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Correct if necessary..
4. Inspect the wheel runout.
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Correct if necessary..
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.
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If it exceeds the specification, repeat the Step 2—7.
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Standard
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10 mm {0.39 in} or less
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 ...
Other materials:
Side Step Molding Installation
NOTE:
Double-sided adhesive tape has already been adhered to a new side step molding
for installation.
When a side step molding is to be reused, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove any grease or dirt from the affixing surface of the side step molding.
2. Affix double-si ...
Climate Control Unit Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
1. Remove the climate control unit with the connector connected..
2. Switch the ignition to ON.
3. Connect the negative (-) lead of the tester to body ground.
4. By inserting the positive (+) lead of the tester into each climate control
unit terminal, measure the voltage according to the ter ...
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)
When reversing the Subaru Solterra, the rear camera detection system
actively monitors the area behind the vehicle and is capable of identifying pedestrians
within its coverage zone.
If a pedestrian is recognized, the Subaru Solterra immediately alerts
the driver by sounding an audible warnin ...
