Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the rear stabilizer control link..
2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear stabilizer control link.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times
and shake it side to side 10 times
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4. Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
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Rear stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque
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0.8—3.5 N·m {8.2—35 kgf·cm, 7.1—30 in·lbf}
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If not within the specification, replace the rear stabilizer control link.
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Even when within the specification, if there is excessive play in the ball joint, replace the rear stabilizer control link.
Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Rear shock absorber upper nut
(See Rear Shock Absorber Upper nut Install ...
Rear Stabilizer Removal/Installation [2 Wd]
WARNING:
Verify that the rear crossmember is securely supported by a jack. If the
rear crossmember falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage
to the vehicle.
C ...
Other materials:
Rear Body Straight Line Dimensions (1) [Dimensions]
Point symbol
Designation
Hole diameter or bolt or nut size mm {in}
A
Liftgate hinge installation hole
?12 {0.47}
B
Liftgate stay damper installation hole
?10 {0.39}
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Inspection Of SST (Deployment Tool) [Standard Deployment Control System]
1. Before using the SST (49 H066 002), inspect its operation.
Inspection Procedure
1. Follow the steps below to inspect the SST (49 H066 002).
If not as indicated in the table, replace the SST (49 H066 002) because
it has a malfunction.
WARNING:
Do not use a malfu ...
Efficient Removal Of Body Panels
Body Measurements
Before removal or rough?cutting, first measure the body at and around the
damaged area against the standard reference dimension specifications. If there
is deformation, use frame repair equipment to make a rough correction.
Prevention of Body Deformation
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