Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: 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 marks as shown in the figure for proper installation.
6. Remove the tie-rod end.
7. Align the alignment marks made before removing the tie-rod end, and then install a new tie-rod end to the tie rod.
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If there are no alignment marks, go to the following procedure.
8. Adjust dimension A shown in the figure to the standard, and assemble.
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Standard Dimension A
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10.1—23.1 mm {0.398—0.909 in}
9. Install the tie-rod end to the steering knuckle.
10. Install a new snap pin.
11. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
Tie Rod End Inspection
1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and the boot for cracks.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
If there is any malfunction, ...
Tie Rod Inspection
1. Inspect for bending and damage.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
3. Swi ...
Other materials:
Liftgate Hinge Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate.
b. Trunk end trim.
c. Trunk side trim.
d. C-pillar trim.
e. D-pillar trim.
f. Liftgate.
3. Remove fasteners.
4. While partially peeling back the rear part of the headliner, remove nut ...
Drive Belt
Purpose, Function
The drive belt transmits rotation force of the crankshaft pulley to the pulley
for the auxiliary parts.
Construction
The drive belt is installed to the front of the engine.
A V-ribbed belt has been adopted for the drive belt.
The wat ...
Blower Unit Disassembly/Assembly
CAUTION:
Apply only the specified grease to the link. Otherwise abnormal noise or
improper operation may result.
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Air filter
2
Harness
3
Blower ...