Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
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Performing the following procedures without first removing the front ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
1. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness installed to the steering knuckle and set it aside..
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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1 |
Front brake hose clip (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) |
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2 |
Front stabilizer control link upper nut (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) |
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3 |
Dynamic damper (if equipped) |
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4 |
Front shock absorber lower bolt (See Front Shock Absorber Lower bolt Installation Note.) |
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5 |
Front shock absorber upper nut |
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6 |
Front shock absorber and coil spring |
Front Shock Absorber Lower bolt Installation Note
1. Install the steering knuckle to the front shock absorber, insert the bolts from the direction shown as follows, then tighten them to the specified torque.
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Vehicle right side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle front.
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Vehicle left side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle rear.
Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly
WARNING:
Removing/installing the front shock absorber and coil spring is dangerous.
The front shock absorber and coil spring could fly off and cause serious injury
or death, and damage ...
Front Shock Absorber Disposal
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a front shock absorber, wear protective eye wear.
The gas in the front shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips
into the eyes and face ...
Other materials:
Torque Sensor
Purpose/ Function
The torque sensor detects the steering torque and the steering direction,
and outputs the signal to the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control module (CM).
Construction, Operation
The Hall IC-type torque sensor is installed to the top of the steering column
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Hazard Warning Switch Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the decoration panel..
3. While pressing the hazard warning switch tab in the direction of the arrow
(1) shown in the figure, press the hazard warning switch in the direction of the
arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the hazard warnin ...
Differential Oil Temperature Sensor
Purpose, Function
The differential oil temperature sensor detects the rear differential oil
temperature based on the resistance of the thermistor, and inputs it to the
AWD CM.
Construction
The differential oil temperature sensor is installed in the rear differential
carr ...
