Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: 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.
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Tightening torque
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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..
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Removing the auto leveling sensor
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Disconnecting the auto leveling sensor link
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Removing the suspension parts related the vehicle height
General
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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 ...
Other materials:
Limitations to SRS Air Bag
In severe collisions such as those described previously in “SRS Air Bag Deployment
Criteria”, the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents,
the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its severity.
Limitations to front/near front colli ...
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Information Labels
Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number
is on a plate attached to the left top side of the dashboard. This plate can easily
be seen through the windshield.
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label
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Rear Shock Absorber Disposal
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a rear shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The
gas in the rear shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips into
the eyes and face when drilling.
1. Clamp a rear shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing
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