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:
DSC Off Switch Removal/Installation
1. Remove the switch panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the DSC OFF switch in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure
while pressing the tabs in the direction of the arrow (1).
4. Remove the DSC OFF switch.
5. ...
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.
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Air Bypass Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove the air bypass valve..
2. Connect the vacuum pump to the vacuum ports of the air bypass valve.
3. Verify that the airflow is as indicated in the table.
Vacuum
(kPa {mmHg, inHg})
Valve operation condition
Airflow between port A—B
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