Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the front stabilizer control link..
2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the front stabilizer control link.
3. Rotate the front stabilizer control link ball joint stud 10 times
and shake it side to side 10 times
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4. Measure the front stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
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Front stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque
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0.8—3.5 N·m {8.2—35 kgf·cm, 7.1—30 in·lbf}
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If not within the specification, replace the front stabilizer control link.
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Even if within specification, if there is excessive play in the front stabilizer control link ball joint, replace the front stabilizer control link.
Front Shock Absorber Inspection
1. Remove the front shock absorber..
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Compress and extend the shock absorber piston rod at least three times
at a steady rate. From the fourth compressio ...
Front Stabilizer Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the front ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness
if it is pulled by mistake ...
Other materials:
Oil Seal (Coupling Component) Replacement
1. Drain the differential oil into a container.
2. Remove the coupling component..
3. Remove the oil seal from the differential carrier using a screwdriver or similar
tool.
4. Apply differential oil to the new oil seal lip.
5. Install the new oil seal to the differential carrier using the ...
Rear Wiper Arm And Blade Removal/Installation
Rear Wiper Arm
1. Pull the cap in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure and remove
it in the direction of the arrow (2) with tabs A, B released.
2. Remove the nut with the rear wiper arm and blade pressed.
3. Raise the rear wiper arm and detach it from the serrated conne ...
Center Roof Antenna Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. B-pillar lower trim.
d. Front seat belt adjusting cover.
e. Front seat belt upper anchor installation bolt.
f. B-pillar upper trim.
g. Trunk board.
h. Trunk end t ...