Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Lower Arm Inspection

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / Front Lower Arm Inspection

1. Remove the front lower arm..

2. Inspect the front lower arm for bending or damage, and the front lower arm ball joint for excessive looseness.

If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.

3. Rotate the front lower arm ball joint stud 5 times

. Install the SST

to the front lower arm ball joint stud, measure the rotational torque using a torque wrench.

If not within the specification, replace the front lower arm.

Front lower arm ball joint stud starting torque

18 N·m {1.8 kgf·m,13 ft·lbf} max.

Front lower arm ball joint stud rotational torque

3.2 N·m {33 kgf·cm,28 in·lbf} max.

Front Axle

Purpose, Function An angular ball bearing, with a low rotational resistance, has been adopted, improving driveability. A unit bearing that does not require pre-load setting has bee ...

Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

1. Remove the front under cover No.2.. 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.. ...

Other materials:

Sail Garnish Removal/Installation
1. Open the front door. 2. Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure. 3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the shown in the figure and remove the clip A in the direction of arrow (1). 4. Pull the sail garnish in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove it w ...

Side Sill Panel Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark Removal Procedure Side sill (front side) 1. Rough cut the 2 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure. 2. Drill the 18 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure. 3. Remove the cabin side outer frame (outer side sill). Side sill (component) 1. Rough cut the 3 l ...

Fully Automatic Type
Climate control information is displayed on the display. Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switch the following functions will be automatically controlled in accordance with the selected set temperature: • Airflow temperature • Amount of airflow • Selection of airflow ...