Common Specs & Procedures Index

MAZDA 3 COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System		Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service		HVAC TECHNICAL DATA [(US)]
Torque		See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in BASIC SYSTEM - HVAC
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)
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
Charging
Generator		or GENERATOR INSPECTION [VIN 7/VIN L] or GENERATOR INSPECTION [VIN Y (US)]
Torque		See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in or GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN 7/VIN L] or GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN Y (US)]
Drive Belts
Adjustment		DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN 7/VIN L] 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 Y)
	Radiator Cap Pressure	13.6-17.7 psi
	Thermostat R & I	COOLANT CONTROL VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN 7 & VIN L) or THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN Y)
	Water Pump R & I	WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN 7 & VIN L) or WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN Y)
Engine Mechanical
	Compression	COMPRESSION INSPECTION (VIN 7 & VIN L) 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]
	Overhaul	TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE (VIN 7/VIN L) or TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE (VIN Y)
	Torque	See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in ENGINE MECHANICAL (VIN 7/VIN L) or ENGINE MECHANICAL (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.)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification		VINs 7 and VIN L - 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}
	Fuel Pressure Test Procedure	FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION (VIN 7 & VIN L) 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 Y) and FUEL PUMP UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY (VIN Y)
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 - 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.}
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}
	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 Y)
Torque		See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN 7 & VIN L) or STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN Y)
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 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION