Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

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

Front lower arm ball joint

Front lower arm

Front lower arm bushing

(SeeFront Lower Arm Bushing Removal Note.)

(SeeFront Lower Arm Bushing Installation Note.)

Front Lower Arm Bushing Removal Note

1. Cut off the entire circumference of the knob on front lower arm bushing rear side using a hacksaw as shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

When using a hacksaw to cut off the knob on the rear side of the front lower arm bushing, be careful not to scratch or damage the front lower arm.

2. Remove the front lower arm bushing using the SSTs

CAUTION:

Set the SST
(49 U034 204)
as shown in the figure and remove the rear lower arm bushing.

Front Lower Arm Bushing Installation Note

1. Install the front lower arm bushing using the SSTs

CAUTION:

Set the SST
(49 U034 204)
as shown in the figure and install the rear lower arm bushing.
Install the front lower arm bushing so that the projection shown in the figure is pointing toward the front of the vehicle.

NOTE:

Applying soapy water to the front lower arm bushing facilitates installation.
If soapy water gets in the inner pipe of the front lower arm bushing, always wipe it off using a cloth.

2. After installing the front lower arm bushing, verify that it is installed to the position shown in the figure.

W: 5.8±0.8mm {0.23±0.03 in}

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