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.. ...

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