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:
Hood
WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open
while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in
a serious accident.
Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parke ...
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Removal/Installation
WARNING:
When the engine is hot, it can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until
it is cool before removing the ECT sensor.
ECT Sensor No.1
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the plug hole plate..
3. Drain the engine coolant..
4. Pull out the evaporati ...
Dashboard Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Wiring harness
2
Screw A
3
Screw B
4
Dashboard member
5
Screw C
6
Duct No.1
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