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:
Power Window Subswitch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the power window subswitch..
3. Verify that the continuity between the power window subswitch terminals is
as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the power window subswitch.
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Ventilator Grille Removal/Installation
Side Ventilator Grille
Driver-side
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the switch panel..
3. Insert your hand from the area where the switch panel was installed, remove
the side ventilator grille in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure while
detaching hooks A.
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Oil Cooler Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and
wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous.
It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work ...
