Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Axle

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / Front Axle

Purpose, Function

An angular ball bearing, with a low rotational resistance, has been adopted, improving driveability.
A unit bearing that does not require pre-load setting has been adopted, improving serviceability.

Cross-Sectional View

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 ...

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Side Wall Removal/Installation
1. Pull the side wall in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) and remove it while detaching hooks A and clip B. 2. Pull the side wall in the direction of the arrow (3) and remove it while detaching the guide C. CAUTION: If the hooks A and clip B is removed forceful ...

Front Seat Cushion Frame Removal/Installation
WARNING: Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated).. If the sliding mechanisms on both side ...

Electric Variable Valve Timing Control
Outline The PCM determines the optimum intake valve timing according to the engine operation conditions, and sends the motor drive signals to the electric variable valve timing driver. With the adoption of the electric drive system, variable intake valve timing can be controlled with ...