Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Steering Gear And Linkage Inspection
1. Remove the steering gear and linkage..
2. Remove the tie-rod end and boot..
3. Measure the rotation torque of the pinion shaft using a crescent wrench and pull scale. (speed measurement reference 5 В°/s
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a. Install the crescent wrench to the steering gear.
b. Measure the length from the pinion shaft center to the crescent wrench end (application point of pull scale) as shown in the figure. This is dimension A.
c. The rotation torque of the pinion shaft can be calculated using the following formula Measured value using pull scale (N {kgf, lbf}) = rotation torque of the pinion shaft (NВ·m {kgfВ·cm, inВ·lbf})/length A (m {cm, in})
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Pinion shaft rotation torque (center of rack В± 180В°)
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1.0—1.6 N·m {11—16 kgf·cm, 8.9—14 in·lbf} [Pull scale reading: 1.0—1.6 N·m {11—16 kgf·cm, 8.9—14 in·lbf}/A (m {cm, in})]
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If not within the specification, replace the steering gear..
Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper
plate or clean cloth.
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.
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Steering Gear And Linkage Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before ...
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Car Navigation Unit
Purpose
Reads the SD card data inserted into the car-navigation unit and sends the
read data to the audio unit.
Function
The car-navigation unit has the following functions:
TomTom Home
By connecting the SD card to your computer at home, the map data or software ...
Wheels And Tires
Outline
An adhesive-type balance weights has been adopted to the outer side of the
aluminum alloy wheels. Due to this, a stylish wheel design is realized.
In consideration of the environment, steel balance weights have been adopted
to reduce the use of lead in the vehicle.
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Tie Rod End Inspection
1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and the boot for cracks.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
3. Rotate the tie-rod end five times.
4. Install two nuts to the ba ...
