Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Tie Rod End Inspection
1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and the boot for cracks.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
3. Rotate the tie-rod end five times.
4. Install two nuts to the ball joint and measure the tie-rod end rotational torque using a torque wrench.
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If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod end.
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Tie-rod end rotational torque
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0.5—2.1 N·m {5.1—21 kgf·cm, 4.5—18 in·lbf}
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. ...
Tie Rod End Replacement
1. Remove the snap pin.
2. Loosen the tie-rod end locknut.
3. Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST.
4. Remove the tie-rod end locknut.
5. Place alignment mark ...
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Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Control Module
Purpose
Controls the blind spot monitoring (BSM) system.
Function
The BSM control module emits microwaves to detect an oncoming vehicle's position
and speed information via the reflected microwaves.
The BSM system is controlled based on the detected vehicle positio ...
Catalytic Converter
Purpose, Function
Purifies contaminants in the exhaust gas by utilizing the chemical reactions
of the three-way catalytic converter.
A WU-TWC and a TWC have been adopted.
WU-TWC
The three-way catalyst is integrated with the exhaust manifold.
Because the c ...
Passenger Compartment Temperature Sensor Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
1. Measure the temperature around the passenger compartment temperature sensor
and measure the resistance between passenger compartment temperature sensor terminals
A and B.
If the characteristics of the passenger compartment temperature sensor are
not as shown in the graph, replace t ...