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.
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Other materials:
Electric Variable Valve Timing Actuator
Purpose, Function
The electric variable valve timing actuator changes the phases of the intake
camshaft relative to the crankshaft. As a result, the open/close period of the
intake valve is changed, optimized valve timing in accordance with driving conditions
is realized, output is i ...
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags.
Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locating the
“SRS AIRBAG” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where
the air bags are installed.
The air bags ar ...
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system
recognizes.
If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key, the engine
will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle.
If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the k ...
