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Mazda 323 (1985 release)

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Mazda
	323
		Introduction
		Gasoline engines
		Engine oil
		Engine cooling system
		Ignition system
		The power supply system, the carburettor, fuel injection system
		Diesel engine
		Exhaust
		Coupling
		Manual gearbox
		Automatic Transmission
		Suspension and steering system
			Front suspension - general information
			Removing and installing strut
			Dismantling of an amortization rack / removal and shock-absorber installation / a screw spring
			Checking the shock absorber
			Removing and installing control arm / replacement of a rubber support
			Check / replacement of the support arm / knuckle
			Removing and installing drive shaft
			Removal and installation of an intermediate shaft
			Check / disassembly of the drive shaft / replacement cuffs
			Bearing front hub
			Rear suspension
			Removing and installing the rear spring strut
			Dismantling of a back amortization rack / removal and shock-absorber installation / a screw spring
			Wishbone / trailing arm / stabilizer
			Check the bearing hub
			Removal and installation of the bearing hub
			Adjusting backlash Bearing Kit
			Removing and installing the hub
			Steering
			Removing and installing steering wheel
			Removal and installation of tie rod
			Removing and installing steering gear rubber sleeve
			Servo pump
			Wheel alignment
			The values for the test MAZDA 323
		Brakes
		Wheels and tires, a body, car coloring, care of the car
		Electrical system
		Heater, illumination system, devices
		Controls and operation receptions
		Electrical diagrams

Check / replacement of the support arm / knuckle

PERFORMANCE ORDER

Remove the wishbone and two rubber feet to check for cracks, damage and deformation.
Replacing the rubber back support: Unscrew the nut -7-, remove the washer and nut.
Insert the new plug and washer, align perpendicular to the arm. Tighten the nut with a force of a rubber support 110 Nm.

Replacing the front rubber support: Cut off the lug rubber sleeve. Then squeeze the sleeve in a vice with the help of sockets and a suitable pipe. In workshops MAZDA tube is used instead of a special device.

If the sleeve is extruded not, it should be heated, and an incision along the outer contour for reducing stress.

Moisten with a small amount of the new plug soap solution and drive the front side with the help of a special device.

Check / replacement of the ball joint

PERFORMANCE ORDER

Ball joint (= ball joint between the wishbone and steering knuckle) should be replaced if there is a noticeable backlash, or if the damaged cuff.
Check the setup state: Raise the vehicle.
Move the lower lever arm up and down. Ball joint should not have a significant backlash. Accurate inspection is only possible in the removed state.
Unscrew the nut and bolt -6-.

Squeeze the ball joint of the thumb knuckle using the mount. Lay fabric not to damage the cuff.

Set the dynamometer or a torque wrench with an appropriate mount. Turn the ball pin. To take readings of the efforts to overcome the frictional force. Required value: from 1.8 to 3 1 Nm, otherwise replace the ball joint.

Replacement Cuff: Tighten the ball joint in a vice and knock off the cuff hammer and chisel.

Be careful not to have been damaged ball joint.

Coat the inside of the cuff a small amount of a universal lubricant and drive suitable tube. In workshops MAZDA used for this special device.

Screw the knuckle to the cross arm 2 bolts to 110 Nm.
Insert the ball stud in the knuckle, insert a bolt from front to back, and tightened to 60 Nm.
Measure and adjust the wheel alignment.