Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: General Procedures (Suspension)

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Suspension / General / General Procedures (Suspension)

Wheel and Tire Installation

1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque.

Tightening torque

108—147 N·m {12—14 kgf·m, 80—108 ft·lbf}

Suspension Links Removal/Installation

1. For the joint sections with rubber bushings, raise the vehicle using a lift, and then temporarily tighten the installation bolts and nuts. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten them to the specified tightening torque.

Connector Disconnection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors..

Headlight Auto Leveling System Initialization (Vehicle with discharge headlight system)

1. Initialize the auto leveling sensor, when performing the following services..

Removing the auto leveling sensor
Disconnecting the auto leveling sensor link
Removing the suspension parts related the vehicle height

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Rear Trailing Link Removal/Installation

1. Remove the floor under cover.. 2. Disconnect the rear parking cable.. 3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 4. Install in the reverse order of removal. 5. Inspect the wheel a ...

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Refrigerant Pressure Check
NOTE: Measure the refrigerant pressure after approx.10 min have elapsed from engine start. 1. Install the manifold gauge.. 2. Start the engine and warm it up. 3. Set the fan speed MAX HI. 4. Turn the A/C switch on. 5. Set to RECIRCULATE mode. 6. Set the temperature control ...

Instrument Cluster Disassembly/Assembly
CAUTION: If the instrument cluster is hit forcefully during disassembly such as by being dropped, it could get damaged and the system may not operate normally. When disassembling the instrument cluster, perform the procedure on a workbench on clean clothes being careful not to drop ...

Disc Pad (Front) Replacement
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 2. Install in the reverse order of removal. 3. After installation, depress the brake pedal a few times, rotate the wheel by hand, and verify that the brake does not drag. 1 Bolt 2 Caliper ...