Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Tie Rod Inspection
1. Inspect for bending and damage.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
3. Swing the tie rod five times.
4. Measure the swing torque of the tie rod using a pull scale.
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If not within the specification, replace the tie rod.
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Tie rod swing torque
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0.4—4.0 N·m {4.1—40 kgf·cm, 3.6—35 in·lbf} [Pull scale reading: 8—80 N {0.9—8.1 kgf, 2—17 lbf}]
Tie Rod End Replacement
1. Remove the snap pin.
2. Loosen the tie-rod end locknut.
3. Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST.
4. Remove the tie-rod end locknut.
5. Place alignment mark ...
Torque Sensor
Purpose/ Function
The torque sensor detects the steering torque and the steering direction,
and outputs the signal to the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control module (CM).
Constructio ...
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Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped
with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly
you must wear the seat belt properly.
Pretensioners:
In moderate or severe frontal or nearfrontal accidents, the front air bag and ...
Cylinder Head
Outline
With the adoption of the rocker arm (built into needle roller bearing), the
sliding resistance has been reduced.
With the adoption of the HLA, the valve clearance is maintained at 0 mm at
all the times.
The contact point of the rocker arm and cam is lubricated by ...
Eps Control Module Inspection
1. Remove the driver-side front scuff plate..
2. Remove the driver-side front side trim..
3. Remove the car-navigation unit (with car-navigation system)..
4. Remove the switch panel..
5. Remove the decoration panel..
6. Remove the shift lever knob (MTX vehicles)..
7. Remove the selector ...
