Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Suspension
Outline
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A strut type front suspension has been adopted.
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The connection area of the front crossmember and body is a 6-point rigid mount type.
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The cross-section on the center member of the front crossmember has been expanded and the longitudinal offset of the front lower arm installation position reduced to realize an optimized framework.
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For the front crossmember, the welded part of the flange has been eliminated (flange-less), the cross-section expanded and the connection rigidity of the welded parts improved to achieve both rigidity and light weight.
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The caster angle and caster trail of the front suspension have been increased.
Structural view
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 ...
Front Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement
1. Remove the brake calliper component from the steering knuckle and suspend
it out of the way using a cable.
2. Remove the disc plate.
3. Remove the wheel hub bolt using the SST as shown in the ...
Other materials:
Shift Solenoid No.1 [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
Shift solenoid No.1 adjusts the hydraulic pressure in the low clutch circuit
based on the current demand from the TCM according to the vehicle conditions.
Construction
Shift solenoid No.1 is installed to the solenoid control valve body.
Shift solenoid ...
Pressure Sensor Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the pressure sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system
service warnings and cautions before handling the pressure sensor..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the ne ...
Oil Control Valve (OCV)
Purpose, Function
The OCV switches the oil passage to the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator
to control the opening/closing period of the exhaust valve.
Construction
The OCV is installed to the exhaust camshaft cap (No.1).
The OCV consists of a spool valve wh ...
