Preliminary check of wheel alignment Check the pressure in the tires, bring the pressure in them to normal. Check the clearance in the front wheel bearings and adjust if necessary. Check tire and wheel...
Adjusting the angle of rotation of the front wheels Loosen the tie rod end locknut. Remove the rack cover clamp. Rotate the tie rod to adjust the steering angle. Note. The stroke of the right and left tie rods must be the...
Wheel alignment Loosen the tie rod end locknut. Remove the rack cover clamp. Adjust wheel alignment by turning both tie rods (left and right) in opposite directions by the same amount....
Rear camber adjustment Pic. 4.3. Adjusting nut located on the lower arm Loosen the cam nut on the lower arm (pic. 4.3). Turn the cam adjusting bolt to ensure the correct front camber setting....
Fully adjustable rear wheel alignment Pic. 4.4. Longitudinal lock nut loosening Loosen the longitudinal lock nut (pic. 4.4). Pic. 4.5. Toe adjustment Adjust the wheel alignment by turning the adjusting rod...
Wheel balancing (16« and 17» alloy wheels) Note. Balance the wheels first on the outside and then on the inside. Be careful not to scratch the wheels. Adhesive balancing weight (external) Remove the old wheel...
Front Suspension — Description Pic. 4.10. Mazda 3 front suspension: 1 - front shock absorber and coil spring; 2 - front shock absorber; 3 - front lower arm; 4 - front stabilizer; 5 - stabilizer bar; 6...
Removal, check and installation of the forward top lever Pic. 4.21. Upper arm front suspension: 1 - bolt (anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor); 2 - bolt (brake hose bracket); 3 - nut (Front stabilizer); 4 - front upper...
Removal and installation of a back coil spring Pic. 4.29. Rear coil spring: 1 - bolt (lower stabilizer bar); 2 - bolt (rear lower arm, outer side); 3 - rear coil spring; 4 – the top laying of a spring cup; 5 - the...
Removal and installation of the rear upper arm Attention! Performing the following procedures without first removing the Anti-Lock Braking System Wheel Speed Sensor may cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if...
Wheel and tire sizes Table 4.3. Wheels and tires *Total weight exceeds 160g. ** One balance weight: 60 g maximum. If the total weight on one side exceeds 100g, rebalance the tire by turning...