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:
Exhaust System
Purpose, Outline
A 4-2-1 exhaust system has been adopted which reduces residual gas in the
cylinders using the scavenging effect and contributes to a high compression
ratio.
The loop structure of the exhaust pipes for the 4-2-1 system takes up less
space.
Structural Vie ...
Neutral Switch
Purpose/Function
Detects the neutral position of the shift lever.
Construction
Installed to the manual transaxle.
An ON/OFF type switch has been adopted.
Operation
Inputs the neutral switch on/off signal to the PCM.
The contact point is on ...
Panel Light
Purpose
The panel light adjusts the instrument cluster and steering switch illumination
brightness.
Function
The instrument cluster adjusts the brightness of the following illumination
lights when a TNS illumination signal sent via CAN transmission from the front
body co ...
