Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Crossmember Removal/Installation [Awd]

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Body / Body Exterior, Frame / Frame / Rear Crossmember Removal/Installation [Awd]

WARNING:

Verify that the crossmember is securely supported by a jack. If the rear crossmember falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage to the vehicle.

CAUTION:

Performing the following procedures without first removing the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

NOTE:

Mark the position before removing the rear upper arm.
Align the rear crossmember and rear upper arm markings when installing the rear upper arm.
Tighten the rear upper arm inner bolt completely before installing the rear crossmember component to the vehicle.

1. Disconnect the wiring harness clips and connectors installed to the rear crossmember.

2. Set the rear differential breather hose aside.

3. Remove the auto leveling sensor. (With auto leveling sensor).

4. Disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness installed to rear hub support, then move aside the rear ABS sensor..

5. Jack up the vehicle to the unloaded condition, and support the rear trailing link component using a jack.

6. Align the rear crossmember component and rear upper arm and mark them.

7. Remove the propeller shaft..

8. Remove the TWC..

9. Remove the rear lateral link..

10. Remove the rear coil spring..

11. Remove the rear lower arm..

12. Remove the rear drive shaft..

13. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

14. Install in the reverse order of removal.

15. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..

1	Rear crossmember component (See Rear Crossmember Component Removal Note.) (See Rear Crossmember Component Installation Note.)
2	Rear stabilizer component
3	Rear upper arm .
4	Rear crossmember mudguard
5	Front differential mounting rubber (See REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6	Rear differential component (See REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
7	Rear crossmember

Rear Crossmember Component Removal Note

WARNING:

Verify that the rear crossmember is securely supported by a jack. If the rear crossmember falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage to the vehicle.

1. Support the rear crossmember component with the jack and remove the nut.

2. Remove the rear crossmember component.

Rear Crossmember Component Installation Note

WARNING:

Verify that the rear crossmember is securely supported by a jack. If the rear crossmember falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage to the vehicle.

1. Support the rear crossmember component and install the rear crossmember.

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Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Inspection [Awd]
Installation Visual Inspection 1. Inspect the following items: If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part. a. Excessive play of the ABS wheel-speed sensor b. Deformation of the ABS wheel-speed sensor c. Deformation or damage of the ABS sensor rotor Clearance Inspec ...

Head Restraints
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Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
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