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Common Specifications & Procedures

COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES - Mazda3 & Mazda Speed 3

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service HVAC TECHNICAL DATA
Torque See Torque Specifications in appropriate graphics under HVAC - BASIC SYSTEM .
Axle Nut/Hub Nut 175-202 Ft. Lbs. (236-274 N.m)
Battery BATTERY INSPECTION [L3 WITH TC] or BATTERY INSPECTION [LF, L5]
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications BRAKES TECHNICAL DATA
Torque See Torque Specifications in text and appropriate graphics under CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM .
Charging
Generator GENERATOR INSPECTION [L3 WITH TC] or GENERATOR INSPECTION [LF, L5]
Torque See Torque Specifications in appropriate graphics under CHARGING SYSTEM [L3 WITH TC] or CHARGING SYSTEM [LF, L5] .
Drive Belts
Adjustment DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC] or DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5]
Belt Routing N/A.
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications ENGINE - TECHNICAL DATA [L3 WITH TC] or ENGINE - TECHNICAL DATA [LF, L5]
Radiator Cap Pressure 20-22 psi
Thermostat R & I THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC] or THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5]
Water Pump R & I WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC] or WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5]
Engine Mechanical
2.0L 4-Cyl.
Compression COMPRESSION INSPECTION [L3 WITH TC]
Oil Pressure oil temperature: 100 °C (212 °F) 297-551 kPa {3.03-5.61 kgf/cm2 , 43.1-79.9 psi} [3, 000 rpm]
Overhaul ENGINE - TECHNICAL DATA [L3 WITH TC]
Torque ENGINE - TECHNICAL DATA [L3 WITH TC]
2.3L/2.5L 4-Cyl.
Compression COMPRESSION INSPECTION [LF, L5]
Oil pressure oil temperature: 100°C (212°F)
LF: 234-521 kPa {2.39-5.31 kgf/cm2 , 34.0-75.5 psi} [3, 000 RPM]
L5: 395-649 kPa {4.03-6.61 kgf/cm2 , 57.3-94.1 psi} [3, 000 RPM]
Overhaul ENGINE - TECHNICAL DATA [LF, L5]
Torque ENGINE - TECHNICAL DATA [LF, L5]
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque
A26M-R 100-115 N.m (78-85 ft. lbs.)
FS5A-EL 108-116 N.m (80-85 ft. lbs.)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 4100-490 kPa {4.19-4.99 kgf/cm2 , 59.5-71.0 psi} (L3 with TC) or 350-430 kPa {3.57-4.38 kgf/cm2 , 50.8-62.3 psi} (LF, L5)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION [L3 WITH TC] or FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION [LF, L5]
Fuel Filter Location and R & I Fuel filter is an integral part of fuel pump module.
FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC] or FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5]
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) The 2.0L engine is equipped with coil-on-plug ignition.
Ignition Wires (Routing) The 2.3 & 2.5L L engines are equipped with coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plug
L3 WITH TC  L3BD 18 110, L3YD 18 110
LF, L5  LFG1 18 110 (ILTR5A-13G), L3Y2 18110
Gap L3 WITH TC 
Standard: 0.60-0.80 mm {0.024-0.031 in}
New spark plug (reference): 0.60-0.80 mm {0.024-0.031 in}
LF, L5 
Standard: 1.251.45 mm {0.0493-0.0570 in}
New spark plug (reference): 1.25-1.35 mm {0.0493-0.0531 in}
Torque 10-14 N.m {102-142 kgf.cm, 89-123 in. lbs.}
Starting
Starter STARTER INSPECTION [L3 WITH TC] or STARTER INSPECTION [LF, L5]
Torque See Torque Specifications in appropriate graphics under STARTING SYSTEM [L3 WITH TC] or STARTING SYSTEM [LF, L5] .
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications
Front FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Rear REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Torque
Front See Torque Specifications in text and appropriate graphics under FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
Rear See Torque Specifications in text and appropriate graphics under REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 65-85 Ft. Lbs. (88-116 N.m)