Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Axle
Purpose, Function
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An angular ball bearing, with a low rotational resistance, has been adopted, improving driveability.
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A unit bearing that does not require pre-load setting has been adopted, improving serviceability.
Cross-Sectional View
Front Suspension
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Front Lower Arm Inspection
1. Remove the front lower arm..
2. Inspect the front lower arm for bending or damage, and the front lower arm
ball joint for excessive looseness.
If there is any malfunction, replace the ...
Other materials:
Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Inspection
Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection
1. Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure
the wheel bearing axial excessive play.
If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub bearing.
Front wheel bearing maximum play
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Blower Motor [Manual Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The blower motor sends airflow into the cabin.
Function
The blower motor rotates the blower fan to create airflow and sends out the
airflow in the blower unit and A/C unit.
Construction
The blower motor is installed to the blower unit.
The bl ...
Planetary Gear [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The planetary gear is a mechanism which shifts the drive force from the engine.
The planetary gear consists of multiple gears which rotate individually while
revolving. By controlling the individual rotation and revolving of the gears,
the transaxle performs gear shi ...
