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:
Compression Inspection
WARNING:
Hot engines and oil can cause severe burns. Be careful not to burn yourself
during removal/installation of each component.
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury
and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
Fuel ...
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
NOTE
• If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out.
• A personalized function is available to change
the turn indicator sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on .
Turn Signals
Move the signal lev ...
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing
to stop. Then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested.
Fuel spray is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel-filler
cap is r ...