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 ...

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General Procedures (Steering)
WARNING: Always inspect the steering component carefully for any shock or impact which may have occurred during a collision or servicing operation. If a damaged part or a part suspected of being damaged is used, it could result in an unexpected accident due to the steering mechanism ...

Air Bag System Warning Alarm [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Purpose The air bag system warning alarm notifies the driver that a malfunction occurred in the air bag system instead of the air bag system warning light. Function If a malfunction occurs in the air bag system while the air bag system warning light cannot illuminate, the a ...

Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Switch Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Continuity Inspection 1. Verify that the CPP switch is installed properly.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Disconnect the CPP switch connector. 4. Verify that the continuity between CPP switch terminals A and B when the clutch pedal is depressed and when it is released is acc ...