In the rear suspension (Fig. 1) assemblies of struts and leaf springs are used

Design and operation of the Mazda 3 transmission mechanism

The transmission mechanism (Fig. 1) consists of three pairs of clutches, a brake, a band brake, a one-way clutch and two pairs of single planetary gears

Replacing the accessory drive belt Mazda 3

Check the position of the automatic drive belt tensioner indicator mark (fig. 1)

If the position of the mark is not correct, the drive belt must be replaced.

Removing the power steering pump with a 1.6 engine

Preparing the car for the task

A simple test of the rear shock absorber

It is necessary to check the performance of shock absorbers immediately after a long trip, while the working fluid in the shock absorbers has not cooled down

During emergency braking, the DSC HU/CM increases the brake fluid pressure by increasing the pressure in the master cylinder, so more braking power is obtained with less brake pedal pressure

Mazda 3 Dynamic Stability Control DSC HU/CM

Using a compact and lightweight ruggedized DSC HU/CM integrated unit

Checking Mazda 3 brake pedal height

Check that the distance from the floor mat to the center of the top surface of the pedal support pad is correct.

Pedal height (reference value)

Removing and installing selector lever Mazda 3

The mechanism for shifting an automatic transmission is shown in fig. 1

Adjusting the Mazda 3 automatic transmission range switch

Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.

Remove the nut and disconnect the transmission control cable (fig. 1).