Installation Visual Inspection
1. Inspect the following items:
If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
a. Excessive play of the ABS wheel-speed sensor
b. Deformation of the ABS wheel-speed sensor
c. Deformation or damage of the ABS sensor rotor
Clearance Inspection
1. Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor.
2. Measure the distance between the ABS wheel-speed sensor installation surface and the ABS sensor rotor. This is dimension A.

3. Calculate the clearance between the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and the ABS sensor rotor using the following formula:
Clearance (mm {in}) = A-34.35 {1.352}
4. Verify that the clearance between the ABS sensor rotor and the ABS wheel-speed sensor is as indicated below.
If there is any malfunction, replace it.
0.3—1.4 mm {0.02—0.05 in}
Sensor Output Value Inspection
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
3. Select the following PIDs using the M-MDS:
WSPD_SEN_LR (LR ABS wheel-speed sensor)
WSPD_SEN_RR (RR ABS wheel-speed sensor)
4. Start the engine and drive the vehicle.
5. Verify that the display of the M-MDS shows the same value as the speedometer.
If there is any malfunction, replace the ABS wheel-speed sensor.
Planetary Gear [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Rear Crossmember Removal/Installation [Awd]Parking Brake Lever Inspection
Stroke Inspection
1. Pump the brake pedal a few times.
2. Pull the parking brake lever two to three times.
3. Inspect the parking brake stroke by slowly pulling at point A 50 mm {2.0
in} from the end of the parking brake lever with a force of 98 N {10 kgf,
22 lbf} and counting the number of ...
Service 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.
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Clock Spring Adjustment [Standard Deployment Control System]
1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.
CAUTION:
The clock spring will break if over?wound. Do not forcibly turn the clock
spring.
2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops.
3. Turn the clock spring counterclockwise approx. 2 turns.
4. Align the mark on the clo ...