Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Coil Spring Removal/Installation
WARNING:
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Be careful not to allow the coil spring to fly off when removing/installing the coil spring. Otherwise, the coil spring could fly off and cause serious injury or death, or damage to the vehicle.
1. When working on the left side of the vehicle, disconnect the auto leveling sensor link..
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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1 |
Rear stabilizer control link lower side nut |
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2 |
Rear lower arm outer bolt (See Rear Coil Spring Removal Note.) |
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3 |
Upper spring seat rubber |
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4 |
Rear coil spring (See Rear Coil Spring Installation Note.) |
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5 |
Lower spring seat rubber |
Rear Coil Spring Removal Note
1. Support the rear lower arm using a jack.
2. Remove the rear lower arm outer bolt.
3. Remove the rear coil spring.
Rear Coil Spring Installation Note
1. Position the jack under the rear lower arm and jack up slowly.
2. Install the rear coil spring so that the light green paint is pointed upward of the vehicle.
3. Align the upper end of the rear coil spring with the step of the upper spring seat rubber.
4. Align the lower end of the rear coil spring with the step of the lower spring seat rubber.
5. Install the rear lower arm outer bolt.
Rear 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 ...
Rear Drive Shaft
Purpose, Function
Engine noise and vibration have been reduced due to adoption of a bell joint
on the wheel side of the constant velocity joint.
A low noise and vibration double of ...
Other materials:
Filament Inspection
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the
tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect
the filament by touching it ...
Rain Sensor
Outline
The rain sensor detects the amount of rainfall and calculates the wiper operation
speed, and outputs a windshield wiper control signal to the front body control
module (FBCM) to perform automatic wiper operation (auto wiper system) according
to the amount of rainfall.
...
Front Suspension
Outline
A strut type front suspension has been adopted.
The connection area of the front crossmember and body is a 6-point rigid
mount type.
The cross-section on the center member of the front crossmember has been
expanded and the longitudinal offset of the ...