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:
Assist Handle Removal/Installation
Removal
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole and remove
the assist handle covers.
2. Remove the assist handle in the direction of the arrow (1) and (2), while
detach clips.
NOTE:
Remove the assist handle by shaking it up and down.
Install ...
Torque Box Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 19 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
NOTE:
When drilling the 19 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure, do not
drill a hole all the way through or there could be a problem when installing
the new part.
2 ...
Rear Seat
Split Folding
The seatbacks can be folded down to provide more space in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Tightly secure cargo in the luggage compartment when it is transported
with the seatbacks folded down:
Driving without tightly securing cargo and luggage is dangerous as it could move
and ...
