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:
Vanity Mirror Illumination Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the sunvisor..
3. Verify that the continuity between the vanity mirror illumination terminals
is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the sunvisor.
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Door Trim
Purpose/Function
The front and rear door trims are equipped with shock absorbing pads for
impulse force relief during a collision.
Construction
Shock absorbing pads are installed inside the front and rear door trims.
Shock absorbing pads absorb the impulse force during ...
Air Intake Actuator Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
1. Connect battery positive voltage to air intake actuator terminal B (or C),
connect terminal C (or B) to ground, and then verify that the air intake actuator
operates as shown in the table.
If the operation condition is not normal, replace the air intake actuator.
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