Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the rear stabilizer control link..
2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear stabilizer control link.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times
and shake it side to side 10 times
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4. Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
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Rear stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque
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0.8—3.5 N·m {8.2—35 kgf·cm, 7.1—30 in·lbf}
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If not within the specification, replace the rear stabilizer control link.
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Even when within the specification, if there is excessive play in the ball joint, replace the rear stabilizer control link.
Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Rear shock absorber upper nut
(See Rear Shock Absorber Upper nut Install ...
Rear Stabilizer Removal/Installation [2 Wd]
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.
C ...
Other materials:
Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints on all outboard seats and the rear
center seat. The head restraints are intended to help protect you and the passengers
from neck injury.
WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used
and make sure they are pro ...
Neutral Switch
Purpose/Function
Detects the neutral position of the shift lever.
Construction
Installed to the manual transaxle.
An ON/OFF type switch has been adopted.
Operation
Inputs the neutral switch on/off signal to the PCM.
The contact point is on ...
Oil Seal (Control Valve Body) Replacement [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the air cleaner component..
3. Disconnect the control valve body connector.
CAUTION:
Make sure that your hand does not touch the terminal as the connector terminal
could be damaged.
Water or foreign objects entering th ...
