Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3
Wheel Alignment Pre-Inspection
2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Wheel Alignment Pre-Inspection
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- Park the vehicle on a level ground, in an unloaded condition*, and with the wheels straight forward.
*: Unloaded condition.....Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
- Inspect the tire pressure.
- Adjust to the recommended pressure if necessary. (See SUSPENSION TECHNICAL DATA .)
- Inspect the wheel bearing play.
- Correct if necessary. (See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE INSPECTION and WHEEL HUB COMPONENT INSPECTION .)
- Inspect the wheel runout.
- Correct if necessary. (See SUSPENSION TECHNICAL DATA .)
- Rock the vehicle, and verify that there is no looseness in the steering wheel joint and suspension ball joint.
- Rock the vehicle, and verify that the shock absorber operates properly.
- Measure height H from the center of the wheel to the fender brim.
- Verify that the difference between the left and right dimension H is within the specification.
Standard
10 mm {0.39 in} or less
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.