REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Mazda 3 (2003 release)

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		Operation and maintenance of car
		Engine
		Transmission
		Chassis
			Wheels and tires
			Suspension
				Front suspension
				Removal, check and installation of the front shock absorbers and springs
					Withdrawal
					Check
					Setting
				Removal, check and installation of the forward stabilizer
				Removal, check and installation of the front of the upper arm
				Rear suspension
				Removal, check and installation of the rear shock absorber
				Removing and installing the rear coil spring
				Removing and installing rear upper arm
			Tables
		Steering Gear
		Brakes
		Onboard electric
		Body

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Check

Check shock absorber for damage and oil leakage.

Check for signs of damage or wear on the rubber sleeve.

Pull out the shock-absorber rod and drowned at least three times. Make sure that the power of resistance does not change and there is no unusual noise.

If there is a fault, replace the shock absorber.

Drown shock-absorber rod and release it.

Fig. 4.13. Check the free stroke damper

Make sure that the stem extends completely normal speed (Fig. 4.13).

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