Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Wheel Alignment Pre Inspection
1. Park the vehicle on level ground, in an unloaded condition*, with the wheels straight forward.
*: Unloaded condition.....Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
2. Inspect the tire pressure.
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Adjust to the recommended pressure if necessary..
3. Inspect the wheel bearing play.
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Correct if necessary..
4. Inspect the wheel runout.
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Correct if necessary..
5. Rock the vehicle, and verify that there is no looseness in the steering wheel joint and suspension ball joint.
6. Rock the vehicle, and verify that the shock absorber operates properly.
7. Measure height H from the center of the wheel to the fender brim.
8. Verify that the difference between the left and right dimension H is within the specification.
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If it exceeds the specification, repeat the Step 2—7.
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Standard specification
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10 mm {0.39 in} or less
Wheels, Tires
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Wheel Apron Component Installation [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Installation Procedure
1. When installing new parts, measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform
with standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for the plug welding before inst ...
Other materials:
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the steering column for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the clearance between the projection on the steering column shown
in the figure and the bracket is less than 2.0 mm {0.079 in}.
If the clearance between the projection and bracket is 2.0 mm {0.079 in}
or ...
Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial
tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Particularly when towing a AWD vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to
the drive train, proper transporting of ...
Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving for any reason other than in
an emergency is dangerous.
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving will result in reduced braking
ability due to the loss of power braking, which co ...
