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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA1999626 ES, 2.5 D, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 123 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)
1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, Standard
Section 123 (Rear Suspension System)
1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, StandardSECTION Section 123 (Rear Suspension System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda Tribute, 2003 Mazda Tribute, and 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Suspension System
- General Procedures
- Noise, Vibration And Harshness (NVH)
- Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH)
- Notes
- 1: Customer Interview
- 2: Pre-Drive Check
- 3: Preparing For The Road Test
- 4: Verify The Customer Concern
- 5: Road Test
- 6: Check MAZDA Tips/TSBS/Repair History
- 7: Diagnostic Procedure
- NVH Condition & Symptom Categories
- Pinpoint Tests
- Component Tests
- Tire Wear Patterns & Frequency Calculations
- Tire Speed & Frequency Chart
- Symptom Troubleshooting
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Air Leak & Wind Noise
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Brake Noise/Vibration
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Idle Noise/Vibration
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Engine Noise/Vibration
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Squeak & Rattle
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Steering Noise/Vibration
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Suspension Noise/Vibration
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Vehicle Ride
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Wheels & Tires
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Tire Noise/Vibration
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Transaxle (Automatic) Noise/Vibration
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Driveline System Noise/Vibration
- Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Transaxle (Manual) & Power Take Off Unit Noise/Vibration
- Lean Correction
- Rear Suspension
- Wheels And Tires
- Special Service Tools
- Torque Specifications
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.