Common Specs & Procedures Index
MAZDA 3 COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
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| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | HVAC TECHNICAL DATA (US) | ||
| Torque | See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in BASIC SYSTEM - HVAC |
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| Axle Nut/Hub Nut (Front and Rear (AWD)) | 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) |
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| Battery | BATTERY INSPECTION (US) | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING (US) | ||
| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | BRAKES TECHNICAL DATA (US) | ||
| Torque | See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM |
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| Charging | |||
| Generator | GENERATOR INSPECTION (VIN M) or GENERATOR INSPECTION (VIN 7 & VIN L) or GENERATOR INSPECTION (VIN Y) |
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| Torque | See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN M) or GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN 7 & VIN L) or GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN Y) |
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| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN 7 & VIN L) or DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN M) or DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN Y) | ||
| Drive Belt Routing | N/A | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE (VIN 7 & VIN L) or TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE (VIN M) or TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE (VIN Y) | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 13.6-17.7 psi | ||
| Thermostat R & I | COOLANT CONTROL VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN 7 & VIN L) or COOLANT CONTROL VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN M) or THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN Y) | ||
| Water Pump R & I | WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN 7 & VIN L) or WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN M) or WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN Y) | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| Compression | COMPRESSION INSPECTION (VIN 7 & VIN L) or COMPRESSION INSPECTION (VIN M) or COMPRESSION INSPECTION (VIN Y) | ||
| Oil Pressure | Oil pressure (reference value) [coolant temperature: 80-90 °C {176-194 °F}] Lo: 135-165 kPa {1.38-1.68 kgf/cm 2 , 19.6-23.9 psi} [1, 500 RPM] Hi: 225-275 kPa {2.30-2.80 kgf/cm 2 , 32.7-39.8 psi} [4, 500 RPM] |
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| Overhaul | TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE (VIN 7 & VIN L) or TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE (VIN M) or TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE (VIN Y) | ||
| Torque | See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM (VIN 7 & VIN L) or ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM (VIN M) or ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM (VIN Y) | ||
| 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: 152-160 N.m (113-118 ft. lbs.) |
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| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | VINs 7, L, M
- 475-555 kPa {4.85-5.65 kgf/cm2
, 68.9-80.4 psi} VIN Y - 545-695 kPa {5.56-7.08 kgf/cm2 , 79.1-100.0 psi} |
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| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION (VIN 7 & VIN L) or FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION (VIN M) or FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION (VIN Y) | ||
| Fuel Filter Location And R & I | Fuel Filter is located within the Fuel Pump Unit For replacement see FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN 7 & VIN L) and FUEL PUMP UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY (VIN 7 & VIN L) or FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN M) and FUEL PUMP UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY (VIN M) or FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN Y) and FUEL PUMP UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY (VIN Y) |
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| 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 | |||
| VINs 7, L, M - 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} |
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| Torque | 15-20 N.m {1.6-2.0 kgf.m, 12-14 ft. lbs.} | ||
| VIN Y - PY8V-18-110 | |||
| Gap | Standard: 0.70-0.85mm {0.028-0.033 in} New spark plug (reference): 0.70-0.80mm {0.028-0.031 in} |
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| Torque | 15-20 N.m {1.6-2.0 kgf.m, 12-14 ft. lbs.} | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | STARTER INSPECTION (VIN 7 & VIN L) or STARTER INSPECTION (VIN M) or STARTER INSPECTION (VIN Y) | ||
| Torque | See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN 7 & VIN L) or STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN M) or STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN Y) |
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| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | WHEEL ALIGNMENT | ||
| Torque | See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM and REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | ||
| 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 INSTALLATION |
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