Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the rear stabilizer control link..
2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear stabilizer control link.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times
and shake it side to side 10 times
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4. Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
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Rear stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque
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0.8—3.5 N·m {8.2—35 kgf·cm, 7.1—30 in·lbf}
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If not within the specification, replace the rear stabilizer control link.
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Even when within the specification, if there is excessive play in the ball joint, replace the rear stabilizer control link.
Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Rear shock absorber upper nut
(See Rear Shock Absorber Upper nut Install ...
Rear Stabilizer Removal/Installation [2 Wd]
WARNING:
Verify that the rear crossmember is securely supported by a jack. If the
rear crossmember falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage
to the vehicle.
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Other materials:
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir.
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly. It should be kept at MAX.
The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with
wear of brake and clutch linings. If it is ...
Heater Core
Purpose
The heater core heats passing air.
Function
A portion of the engine coolant is taken into the heater core to heat the
air passing through the heater core.
Construction
The heater core consists of a tube which passes engine coolant, and the heat
ra ...
Keyless Beeper Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the cowl grille..
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Pull the keyless buzzer in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure
while pressing the keyless buzzer tab in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in
the figure, detach the k ...
