Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
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Performing the following procedures without first removing the front ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
1. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness installed to the steering knuckle and set it aside..
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 brake hose clip (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) |
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2 |
Front stabilizer control link upper nut (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) |
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3 |
Dynamic damper (if equipped) |
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4 |
Front shock absorber lower bolt (See Front Shock Absorber Lower bolt Installation Note.) |
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5 |
Front shock absorber upper nut |
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6 |
Front shock absorber and coil spring |
Front Shock Absorber Lower bolt Installation Note
1. Install the steering knuckle to the front shock absorber, insert the bolts from the direction shown as follows, then tighten them to the specified torque.
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Vehicle right side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle front.
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Vehicle left side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle rear.
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 ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Front Side Frame Installation [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Installation Procedure
1. When installing new parts, measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform
with standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for the plug welding before installing the new parts.
3. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit p ...
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge
forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants
could be injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that ...
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)
Registering your vehicle in a foreign country may be problematic depending on
whether it meets the specific emission and safety standards of the country in which
the vehicle will be driven. Consequently, your vehicle may require modifications
at personal expense in order to meet the regulation ...
