Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Wheel Hub Component Removal/Installation [2 Wd]

CAUTION:

• Performing the following procedures without first removing the 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 ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (body side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1. When working on the left side of the vehicle, disconnect the auto leveling sensor link. .

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

4. Inspect the rear wheel alignment..

Brake Caliper Component Removal Note

1. Remove the brake caliper component from the trailing link and suspend it out of the way using a cable.

Rear Lower Arm Outer Bolt Removal Note

1. Support the rear lower arm using a jack.

2. Remove the rear lower arm outer bolt.

Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note

NOTE:

• The wheel hub bolts do not need to be removed unless they are being replaced.

1. Remove the wheel hub bolt using a press.

Hub Support Bushing (Front) Removal Note

1. Mark the hub Support as shown in the figure.

2. Press the rear hub support bushing (front) out using the SSTs

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Hub Support Bushing (Rear) Removal Note

1. Mark the hub Support as shown in the figure.

2. Press the rear hub support bushing (rear) out using the SSTs

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Hub Support Bushing (Rear) Installation Note

1. Align the projection of a hub support bushing with the marks placed during removal.

2. Install a new hub support bushing (rear) using the SSTs

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Hub Support Bushing (Front) Installation Note

1. Align the projection of a hub support bushing with the marks placed during removal.

2. Install a new hub support bushing (front) using the SSTs

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Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note

1. Install the new wheel hub bolt using a press.

Bolt (Wheel Hub) Installation Note

CAUTION:

• The wheel hub installation bolts are tightened to a specific angle, but they are not plastic tightening bolts. Accordingly, the bolt length inspection is not needed.