Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Suspension
Outline
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A strut type front suspension has been adopted.
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The connection area of the front crossmember and body is a 6-point rigid mount type.
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The cross-section on the center member of the front crossmember has been expanded and the longitudinal offset of the front lower arm installation position reduced to realize an optimized framework.
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For the front crossmember, the welded part of the flange has been eliminated (flange-less), the cross-section expanded and the connection rigidity of the welded parts improved to achieve both rigidity and light weight.
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The caster angle and caster trail of the front suspension have been increased.
Structural view
Front Stabilizer Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
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 ...
Front Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement
1. Remove the brake calliper component from the steering knuckle and suspend
it out of the way using a cable.
2. Remove the disc plate.
3. Remove the wheel hub bolt using the SST as shown in the ...
Other materials:
Front Side Frame Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 15 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
2. Drill the 4 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.
NOTE:
When drilling the 4 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure, do not
drill a hole all the way through or there ...
Oil Cooler Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front under cover No.2..
3. Drain the ATF..
4. Drain the engine coolant..
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Water hose (connected to the water pipe)
2
Water hose ...
Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator
pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance
returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle
pulling to one side whe ...
