REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Mazda 3 (2003 release)

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		Operation and maintenance of car
		Engine
		Transmission
		Chassis
			Wheels and tires
			Suspension
				Front suspension
				Removal, check and installation of the front shock absorbers and springs
				Removal, check and installation of the forward stabilizer
				Removal, check and installation of the front of the upper arm
				Rear suspension
				Removal, check and installation of the rear shock absorber
				Removing and installing the rear coil spring
				Removing and installing rear upper arm
			Tables
		Steering Gear
		Brakes
		Onboard electric
		Body

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Front suspension

Fig. 4.10. The front suspension of the car the Mazda 3: 1 - Front shock absorber and coil spring; 2 - Front shock absorber; 3 - Front lower arm; 4 - front stabilizer; 5 - Front stabilizer; 6 - the front cross member

The front suspension (Fig. 4.10) is equipped with racks McPherson. The upper end of each rack assembly / spring of the spring is attached to a special panel of the car body. The lower end of the rack assembly is mounted to the upper end of the knuckle (its pivot arm). Steering knuckle ball joint is connected to the outer end of the lower control arm. All models are equipped with a stabilizer bar.

ATTENTION

Performing the following procedures without first removing the wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system can lead to chain termination in the harness if the harness is stretched by mistake. Before performing the following operations remove the wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system (from the hub) and secure it in a suitable place where the sensor is accidentally damaged during maintenance.

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