Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: 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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1 |
Front lower arm ball joint |
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2 |
Front lower arm |
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3 |
Front lower arm bushing (SeeFront Lower Arm Bushing Removal Note.) (SeeFront Lower Arm Bushing Installation Note.) |
Front Lower Arm Bushing Removal Note
1. Cut off the entire circumference of the knob on front lower arm bushing rear side using a hacksaw as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
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When using a hacksaw to cut off the knob on the rear side of the front lower arm bushing, be careful not to scratch or damage the front lower arm.
2. Remove the front lower arm bushing using the SSTs
.
CAUTION:
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Set the SST
(49 U034 204)
as shown in the figure and remove the rear lower arm bushing.
Front Lower Arm Bushing Installation Note
1. Install the front lower arm bushing using the SSTs
.
CAUTION:
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Set the SST
(49 U034 204)
as shown in the figure and install the rear lower arm bushing.
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Install the front lower arm bushing so that the projection shown in the figure is pointing toward the front of the vehicle.
NOTE:
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Applying soapy water to the front lower arm bushing facilitates installation.
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If soapy water gets in the inner pipe of the front lower arm bushing, always wipe it off using a cloth.
2. After installing the front lower arm bushing, verify that it is installed to the position shown in the figure.
W: 5.8±0.8mm {0.23±0.03 in}
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.
If there is any malfunction, replace the ...
Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly
WARNING:
Removing/installing the front shock absorber and coil spring is dangerous.
The front shock absorber and coil spring could fly off and cause serious injury
or death, and damage ...
Other materials:
Front Shock Absorber Disposal
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a front shock absorber, wear protective eye wear.
The gas in the front shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips
into the eyes and face when drilling.
1. Place the shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing d ...
Fuse assignment - footwell
Fig. 183 Driver's footwell (left-hand drive vehicle): fuse
panel with plastic clip
Fig. 184 Front passenger's footwell (right-hand drive vehicle):
fuse panel with plastic clip
Fuse panel (A) (brown)
Catalytic converter heating
Engine components
Exhaust doors, fuel injectors, air intake,
motor ...
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the steering column for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the clearance between the projection on the steering column shown
in the figure and the bracket is less than 2.0 mm {0.079 in}.
If the clearance between the projection and bracket is 2.0 mm {0.079 in}
or ...
