Mazda 3 since 2003
1. Operation and maintenance of the car
2. Engine
3. Transmission
4. Running gear
5. Steering mechanism
5.1. General information
5.2. General checks
5.2.1. Check of working liquid of the hydraulic booster of steering
5.2.2. Check of a steering wheel and steering column
5.2.2.1. Check of a free wheeling of a steering wheel
5.2.2.2. Check of a steering column
5.2.2.3. Check of effort on a steering wheel
5.3. Working operations with the steering mechanism
5.4. Tables
6. Brake system
7. Onboard electric equipment
8. Body
 









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5.2.2.1. Check of a free wheeling of a steering wheel

Establish wheels in provision of the rectilinear movement and, slightly turning a steering wheel to the left and to the right, check compliance of a free wheeling to norm.
If the free wheeling of a steering wheel does not meet standard, wear of hinges of steering drafts, wear or an excessive gap in the steering mechanism can be the cause. Execute repair if necessary.
Free wheeling of a steering wheel: 0–30 mm.
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5.2.2.2. Check of a steering column