Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Axle

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / Front Axle

Purpose, Function

An angular ball bearing, with a low rotational resistance, has been adopted, improving driveability.
A unit bearing that does not require pre-load setting has been adopted, improving serviceability.

Cross-Sectional View

Front Lower Arm Inspection

1. Remove the front lower arm.. 2. Inspect the front lower arm for bending or damage, and the front lower arm ball joint for excessive looseness. If there is any malfunction, replace the ...

Other materials:

Aerodynamic
Purpose/Function For improved aerodynamics, under covers are installed to the under-surface of the vehicle. Construction The vehicle is equipped with the following (3) under covers. Front under cover No.1 Front under cover No.2 Floor under co ...

Engine Disassembly/Assembly
CAUTION: When the transaxle is installed, do not suspend the engine. Otherwise, the SST installation area of the cylinder head may be damaged due to excess weight. Only suspend the engine after separating the engine and transaxle. Applying excessive force (force of 100 N {10.2 ...

Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the plug hole plate.. 3. Remove the front under cover No.2.. 4. Remove the front under cover No.1.. 5. Remove the splash shield.. 6. Drain the manual transaxle oil.. 7. Disconnect and/or remove the following parts in the engin ...