Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the steering column for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the clearance between the projection on the steering column shown in the figure and the bracket is less than 2.0 mm {0.079 in}
.
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If the clearance between the projection and bracket is 2.0 mm {0.079 in} or more
, replace the steering column component.
NOTE:
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If the clearance between the projection and bracket is 2.0 mm {0.079 in} or more
, the impact absorbing mechanism of the steering column will operate, therefore it is necessary to replace the steering column component.
3. Inspect the tilt/telescope mechanism operation for the following:
a. The adjusting lever moves smoothly from the lock to the unlock position.
b. The steering shaft is fixed firmly when the adjusting lever is locked.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the steering column.
Steering Column And Shaft
Purpose/Function
The steering input force, generated when the driver operates the steering
wheel, is transmitted to the steering gear.
Construction
The steering column and shaft ...
Steering Wheel And Column Inspection
Play inspection
1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right gently, then verify that the
steering wheel play is within th ...
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Advanced Keyless Entry System
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect medical devices such as pacemakers: Before
using the key near people who use medical devices, ask the medical device manufacturer
or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect the device.
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Rain Sensor
Outline
The rain sensor detects the amount of rainfall and calculates the wiper operation
speed, and outputs a windshield wiper control signal to the front body control
module (FBCM) to perform automatic wiper operation (auto wiper system) according
to the amount of rainfall.
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Clock Spring Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more..
2. Remove the driver?side air bag module..
3. Remove the steering wheel..
4. Remove the column cover..
5. Remove the clock spring..
6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated ...
