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 ...
Other materials:
Washer Fluid Level Sensor
Purpose
The washer fluid-level sensor illuminates the low washer fluid level warning
light when the washer fluid level is lowered.
Function
The washer fluid-level sensor detects the decrease in the washer fluid level.
Construction
The washer fluid-level sensor con ...
Rear Seat Back Trim Removal/Installation
6:4 Split Type
1. Remove the trunk board..
2. Remove the rear seat back..
3. Remove the headrest.
4. Remove the rear seat back frame..
5. Remove the C rings in the order of (1), (2), (3), and (4) shown in the figure,
and remove the rear seat back trim from the rear seat back pad.
CA ...
Key Warning Light (Red)/Key Indicator Light (Green)
Purpose
KEY warning light (red)
The KEY warning indicator light (red) notifies the user that the engine cannot
be started, the remote transmitter is outside of the vehicle, or that there
is a malfunction in the system.
KEY indicator light (green)
The KEY indicator light (g ...
