Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
1. Remove the rear shock absorber..
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Compress and extend the shock piston at least three times. Verify that the operational force does not change and that there is no unusual noise.
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If not as specified, replace the rear shock absorber.
Rear Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Clamp a rear shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} hole at a point 40—50 mm {1.6—1.9
in} from the bottom of the tube, so tha ...
Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Rear shock absorber upper nut
2
Rear shock abso ...
Other materials:
No.7 Bsm Indicator Light Does Not Flash While Under Bsm Indicator Light Flashing
Conditions (With Combination Switch Operation (Turn Signal Switch)) [Blind Spot
Monitoring (Bsm)]
7
BSM indicator light does not flash while under BSM indicator light-flashing
conditions (with combination switch operation (turn signal switch))
Description
The BSM indicator light does not flash or illuminate continuously,
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Audio Unit
NOTE:
“iPod” is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
Purpose
The audio unit controls the CD, radio, exterior input devices (AUX/USB/iPod)
and the display.
Function
Records the following items which the user has set.
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Starter Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can
cause severe burns or serious injury.
When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with starter
terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and d ...
