Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the steering column for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the clearance between the projection on the steering column shown in the figure and the bracket is less than 2.0 mm {0.079 in}
.
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If the clearance between the projection and bracket is 2.0 mm {0.079 in} or more
, replace the steering column component.
NOTE:
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If the clearance between the projection and bracket is 2.0 mm {0.079 in} or more
, the impact absorbing mechanism of the steering column will operate, therefore it is necessary to replace the steering column component.
3. Inspect the tilt/telescope mechanism operation for the following:
a. The adjusting lever moves smoothly from the lock to the unlock position.
b. The steering shaft is fixed firmly when the adjusting lever is locked.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the steering column.
Steering Column And Shaft
Purpose/Function
The steering input force, generated when the driver operates the steering
wheel, is transmitted to the steering gear.
Construction
The steering column and shaft ...
Steering Wheel And Column Inspection
Play inspection
1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right gently, then verify that the
steering wheel play is within th ...
Other materials:
Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Adjustment
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
2. Operate the windshield wiper at low speed.
3. Verify that the windshield wiper operates at low speed and stop the windshield
wiper.
4. Verify that the windshield wiper stops at the auto-stop position.
5. Remove the windshield wiper arm and b ...
Seat Weight Sensor Control Module Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment
Control System]
CAUTION:
When the seat weight sensor control module is replaced with a new one, perform
the seat weight sensor calibration using the M?MDS..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more..
3. Disconnect the connectors.
...
Shift Point Control (Manual Shift Control) [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Outline
The TCM operates the manual shift control when the M position is selected.
If the M position is selected, manual shifting is prioritized according to
the driver’s shift up/shift down operation. However, to assure driving safety
and protect the ATX, minimum automatic sh ...
