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

General

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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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A/C Unit Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Discharge the refrigerant.. 3. Drain the engine coolant.. CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open f ...

Key Warning Light (Red)/Key Indicator Light (Green)
Purpose KEY warning light (red) The KEY warning indicator light (red) notifies the user that the engine cannot be started, the remote transmitter is outside of the vehicle, or that there is a malfunction in the system. KEY indicator light (green) The KEY indicator light (g ...

Timing Chain, Chain Tensioner
Purpose, Function Timing chain The timing chain transmits the rotation force of the crankshaft to the camshaft to perform the rotation timing of the crankshaft and camshaft. Chain tensioner The chain tensioner constantly maintains the timing chain tension and the timing ch ...