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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Awd Control Module Configuration
CAUTION: When performing configuration, it is necessary to read the coupling component calibration data from the AWD control module before replacing it. Connect the M-MDS to the vehicle and perform vehicle identification before removing the AWD control module. The coupling component ...

Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety, and better fuel economy, always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. WARNING Using Different Tire Types: Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous. It ...

Refrigerant Charging
CAUTION: Do not use a different type of refrigerant or charge beyond the specified level. Otherwise, cooling ability will be lowered and the A/C compressor could be damaged. Charging Recycled HFC-134a Refrigerant 1. Connect an HFC-134a recovery/recycling/recharging device to the ...