Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Auto Leveling Sensor
Purpose
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Detects the vehicle height and outputs it to the AFS control module.
Function
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Changes the detected vehicle height into a voltage value and outputs it to the AFS control module.
Construction
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Installed to the rear cross member.
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Consists of link No. 1, link No.2 and the Hall sensor.
Operation
1. If the rear cross member slumps under a load and passengers, the auto leveling sensor link changes.
2. The auto leveling sensor fluctuates the vehicle height value based on the link angle, and outputs the vehicle height signal to the AFS control module.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
General
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Auto Leveling Sensor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the auto leveling sensor..
3. Prepare three dry cell batteries (1.5 V).
4. Connect the three dry cell batteries in a series.
5. Connect ...
Other materials:
Ion Sensor Inspection
DTC Inspection
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC?2.
2. Perform the DTC inspection using the M-MDS..
If any DTC related to the ignition coil/ion sensor is present, repair the
malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting..
Visual Inspection
NOTE:
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Rear Bumper Reinforcement Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear splash shield.
b. Rear combination light.
c. Rear bumper.
3. Remove the hanger rubber in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure.
4. Remove nuts.
CAUTION:
Removing the rear bumper ...
Rear Drive Shaft
Purpose, Function
Engine noise and vibration have been reduced due to adoption of a bell joint
on the wheel side of the constant velocity joint.
A low noise and vibration double offset joint with low slide resistance has
been adopted for the differential side of the constant vel ...
