Purpose, Function
The oil strainer suctions the engine oil in the oil pan using the oil pump vacuum. The engine oil is filtered by the internal filter at that time.
Construction
The oil strainer is installed on the suction port of the oil pump.

The oil strainer has a filter in the inside.

Oil Strainer [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Rear Oil Seal ReplacementService Publications
Service Publications
Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish
to do some of their own maintenance and repair.
When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer
to the chart below.
If they do not have what you need in stock ...
Power Window Subswitch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the power window subswitch..
3. Verify that the continuity between the power window subswitch terminals is
as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the power window subswitch.
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Rear Lateral Link Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the rear stabilizer control link lower side nut..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
1
Rear lateral link outer bolt
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