Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Tie Rod Inspection
1. Inspect for bending and damage.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
3. Swing the tie rod five times.
4. Measure the swing torque of the tie rod using a pull scale.
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If not within the specification, replace the tie rod.
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Tie rod swing torque
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0.4—4.0 N·m {4.1—40 kgf·cm, 3.6—35 in·lbf} [Pull scale reading: 8—80 N {0.9—8.1 kgf, 2—17 lbf}]
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 ...
Torque Sensor
Purpose/ Function
The torque sensor detects the steering torque and the steering direction,
and outputs the signal to the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control module (CM).
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Keyless Warning Alarm
Purpose
The keyless warning alarm notifies the driver that the remote transmitter
cannot be verified or the steering lock cannot be released.
Function
When the instrument cluster receives the keyless warning alarm request signal
sent from the start stop unit via the CAN sig ...
Car Navigation Unit
Purpose
Reads the SD card data inserted into the car-navigation unit and sends the
read data to the audio unit.
Function
The car-navigation unit has the following functions:
TomTom Home
By connecting the SD card to your computer at home, the map data or software ...
Shift Position Indicator Light [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The shift position indicator light indicates the selector lever position.
Construction
The shift position indicator light is built into the instrument cluster.
Operation
The TCM sends a shift position indicator light illumination request signal ...
