Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Lower Arm Inspection
1. Remove the front lower arm..
2. Inspect the front lower arm for bending or damage, and the front lower arm ball joint for excessive looseness.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.
3. Rotate the front lower arm ball joint stud 5 times
. Install the SST
to the front lower arm ball joint stud, measure the rotational torque using a torque wrench.
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If not within the specification, replace the front lower arm.
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Front lower arm ball joint stud starting torque
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18 N·m {1.8 kgf·m,13 ft·lbf} max.
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Front lower arm ball joint stud rotational torque
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3.2 N·m {33 kgf·cm,28 in·lbf} max.
Front Axle
Purpose, Function
An angular ball bearing, with a low rotational resistance, has been adopted,
improving driveability.
A unit bearing that does not require pre-load setting has bee ...
Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
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Other materials:
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 ...
Meter Hood Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the upper column cover.
3. Using a phillips screwdriver, remove fasteners.
NOTE:
When pulling up the shaft of fasteners using a phillips screwdriver, the
shaft will not be pulled up if it is rotated by pressing the driver. To pull ...
Door Ajar Warning Light
Purpose
The door-ajar warning light notifies the driver that any door or the liftgate
is open.
Function
When the instrument cluster receives any of the following signals sent from
the rear body control module (RBCM) via the CAN signal, the door-ajar warning
light illumin ...
