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 ...

Other materials:

Shift Solenoid No.1 [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function Shift solenoid No.1 adjusts the hydraulic pressure in the low clutch circuit based on the current demand from the TCM according to the vehicle conditions. Construction Shift solenoid No.1 is installed to the solenoid control valve body. Shift solenoid ...

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 ...

Piston, Piston Ring, Piston Pin
Purpose, Function Piston The piston in the cylinder of the cylinder block moves reciprocally by the pressure received when the air-fuel mixture combusts. Piston ring The piston ring consists of the compression ring (top ring, second ring) and the oil ring, and has the foll ...