Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Lower Arm Removal/Installation

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / Rear Lower Arm Removal/Installation

WARNING:

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..

1	Rear stabilizer control link lower side nut (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD].)
2	Rear lower arm outer bolt (See Rear Lower Arm Outer Bolt Removal Note.) (See Rear Lower Arm Outer Bolt Installation Note.)
3	Rear coil spring component (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4	Rear lower arm inner nut
5	Rear lower arm

Rear Lower Arm Outer Bolt Removal Note

1. Support the rear lower arm using a jack.

2. Remove the rear lower arm outer bolt.

Rear Lower Arm Outer Bolt Installation Note

1. Position the jack under the rear lower arm and jack up slowly.

2. Align the upper end of the rear coil spring with the step of the upper spring seat rubber.

3. Align the lower end of the rear coil spring with the step of the lower spring seat rubber.

4. Install the lower arm outer bolt.

Rear Lateral Link Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the rear stabilizer control link lower side nut.. 2. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal. 4. Inspect the wheel alignment an ...

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 w ...

Other materials:

Ignition Coil Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Ignition Coil Inspection 1. Perform the spark test and identify the malfunctioning cylinder.. 2. Replace the ignition coil of the malfunctioning cylinder with that of a normal cylinder, and perform the spark test again.. If the spark is not normal due to a malfunctioning ignition coil, ...

Warning/Indicator Lights
Warning (Display Indication) Message information such as system operations or malfunctions is indicated in the display. Check the vehicle condition or have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer according to the indication. Brake System Warning Light This warning has th ...

Blower Motor [Manual Air Conditioner]
Purpose The blower motor sends airflow into the cabin. Function The blower motor rotates the blower fan to create airflow and sends out the airflow in the blower unit and A/C unit. Construction The blower motor is installed to the blower unit. The bl ...