Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: 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.
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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.
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If not within the specification, replace the front lower arm.
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Front lower arm ball joint stud starting torque
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18 N·m {1.8 kgf·m,13 ft·lbf} max.
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Front lower arm ball joint stud rotational torque
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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..
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Other materials:
Air Intake Actuator [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The air intake actuator moves the air intake door in the blower unit to switch
the air intake port.
Function
The air intake actuator drives the motor based on the signal from the climate
control unit and moves the air intake door to the FRESH or REC position.
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Child-Restraint System Installation
Child-Restraint System Types
In this owner's manual, explanation of child-restraint systems is provided for
the following three types of popular childrestraint systems: infant seat, child
seat, booster seat.
NOTE
• Installation position is determined
by the type of child-restraint sys ...
Steering Features
Improved handling, fuel economy, marketability
Column assist type Electric Power Steering (EPS) adopted
Improved handling
By using a higher steering gear ratio (15.5), the steerability has
been improved
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