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:
Fuel Filter (High Pressure) Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized
fuel system, it will cause serious injury or death and facility breakage. Fuel
can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the “Fuel
Line Safety Procedure”, while referring ...
Electric Variable Valve Timing Control
Outline
The PCM determines the optimum intake valve timing according to the engine
operation conditions, and sends the motor drive signals to the electric variable
valve timing driver. With the adoption of the electric drive system, variable
intake valve timing can be controlled with ...
Propeller Shaft On Vehicle Inspection
Joint Area Excessive Play Inspection
1. Shake the universal joint by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.
2. If there is any excessive play, replace the propeller shaft..
Propeller Shaft Runout Inspection
CAUTION:
Do not rotate the propeller shaft using engine force wh ...
