Mazda 3 Quiz
Suspension

Front Shock Absorber Inspection

In this manual: Suspension
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1. Remove the front shock absorber..

2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.

3. Compress and extend the front shock absorber piston rod at least three times at a steady rate. From the fourth

compression stroke, verify that the operational force does not change and that there is no unusual noise.

  • If there is any malfunction, replace the front shock absorber.

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