Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: 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.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.
3. Rotate the front lower arm ball joint stud 5 times
. Install the SST
to the front lower arm ball joint stud, measure the rotational torque using a torque wrench.
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If not within the specification, replace the front lower arm.
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Front lower arm ball joint stud starting torque
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18 N·m {1.8 kgf·m,13 ft·lbf} max.
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Front lower arm ball joint stud rotational torque
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3.2 N·m {33 kgf·cm,28 in·lbf} max.
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 bee ...
Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
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Other materials:
Clutch Master Cylinder Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
CAUTION:
Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft
from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel
rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected,
the internal parts of the clock spr ...
Meter Hood Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the upper column cover.
3. Using a phillips screwdriver, remove fasteners.
NOTE:
When pulling up the shaft of fasteners using a phillips screwdriver, the
shaft will not be pulled up if it is rotated by pressing the driver. To pull ...
Power Seat Switch 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)..
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. ...
