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Common Specs & Procedures Index

MAZDA 3 COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service TECHNICAL DATA - HVAC
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in
TECHNICAL DATA - HVAC
Axle Nut/Hub Nut Step 1: 74-110 Ft. Lbs. (100-150 N.m)
Step 2: Loosen 180 degrees
Step 3: 175-202 Ft. Lbs. (236-274 N.m)
Battery BATTERY INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5]
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications BRAKES TECHNICAL DATA
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in
CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOCATION INDEX
Charging
Generator GENERATOR INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT I-ELOOP)] With I-ELOOP.
or GENERATOR INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITH I-ELOOP)]
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in
CHARGING SYSTEM - ENGINE
or CHARGING SYSTEM - I-ELOOP
Drive Belts
Adjustment DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5]
Drive Belt Routing N/A
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE
Radiator Cap Pressure 13.6-17.7 psi
Thermostat R & I THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5]
Water Pump R & I WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5]
Engine Mechanical
2.0L & 2.5L 4-Cyl.
Compression COMPRESSION INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5]
Oil Pressure Oil pressure (reference value) [coolant temperature: 80-90 °C {176-194 °F}]
Lo: 110-175 kPa {1.13-1.78 kgf/cm2 , 16.0-25.3 psi} [1, 500 rpm]
Hi: 300-430 kPa {3.06-4.38 kgf/cm2 , 43.6-62.3 psi} [4, 500 rpm]
Overhaul ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5]
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in ENGINE MECHANICAL [SKYACTIVE-G 2.0L/2.5L]
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque A/T: 108-116 N.m (80-85 ft. lbs.)
M/T:
Step 1: 46-54 N.m (34-39 ft. lbs.)
Step 2: 76-84 N.m (57-61 ft. lbs.)
Step 3: 108-116 N.m (80-85 ft. lbs.) (2.0L)
Step 3: 1152-160 N.m (113-118 ft. lbs.) (2.5L)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification Skyactive-G 2.0 & G 2.5: 405-485 kPa {4.13-4.94 kgf/cm2 , 58.8-70.3 psi}
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5]
Fuel Filter Location And R & I Fuel Filter is located within the Fuel Pump Unit
For replacement see FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] and FUEL PUMP UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5]
 
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Coil-on-Plug Ignition
Ignition Wires (Routing) Coil-on-Plug Ignition
Spark Plug
PE5R-18-110, PE5S-18-110
Gap Standard: 1.05-1.40 mm {0.0414-0.0551 in}
New spark plug (reference): 1.05-1.15 mm {0.0414-0.0452 in}
Torque 15-20 N.m {1.6-2.0 kgf.m, 12-14 ft. lbs.}
Starting
Starter STARTER INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5]
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in
STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5]
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLOADED)*1REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLOADED)*1
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 108-147 N.m {12-14 kgf.m, 80-108 ft.lbf}
See Tightening Sequence in illustration under WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION