Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: General Procedures (Suspension)

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Wheel and Tire Installation

1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque.

Tightening torque

108—147 N·m {12—14 kgf·m, 80—108 ft·lbf}

Suspension Links Removal/Installation

1. For the joint sections with rubber bushings, raise the vehicle using a lift, and then temporarily tighten the installation bolts and nuts. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten them to the specified tightening torque.

Connector Disconnection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors..

Headlight Auto Leveling System Initialization (Vehicle with discharge headlight system)

1. Initialize the auto leveling sensor, when performing the following services..

Removing the auto leveling sensor
Disconnecting the auto leveling sensor link
Removing the suspension parts related the vehicle height

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Rear Trailing Link Removal/Installation

1. Remove the floor under cover.. 2. Disconnect the rear parking cable.. 3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 4. Install in the reverse order of removal. 5. Inspect the wheel a ...

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Brake/Clutch Fluid
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir. Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly. It should be kept at MAX. The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake and clutch linings. If it is ...

Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator. • Inspect the battery and its cable ...

Charging System Warning Light
Purpose, Function Warns the driver of a charging system malfunction. Construction The charging system warning light is built into the instrument cluster.. Operation Illuminates when a malfunction occurs in the charging system and DTCs is stored in the PCM. ...