Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
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Front lower arm ball joint |
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2 |
Front lower arm |
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Front lower arm bushing (SeeFront Lower Arm Bushing Removal Note.) (SeeFront Lower Arm Bushing Installation Note.) |
Front Lower Arm Bushing Removal Note
1. Cut off the entire circumference of the knob on front lower arm bushing rear side using a hacksaw as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
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When using a hacksaw to cut off the knob on the rear side of the front lower arm bushing, be careful not to scratch or damage the front lower arm.
2. Remove the front lower arm bushing using the SSTs
.
CAUTION:
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Set the SST
(49 U034 204)
as shown in the figure and remove the rear lower arm bushing.
Front Lower Arm Bushing Installation Note
1. Install the front lower arm bushing using the SSTs
.
CAUTION:
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Set the SST
(49 U034 204)
as shown in the figure and install the rear lower arm bushing.
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Install the front lower arm bushing so that the projection shown in the figure is pointing toward the front of the vehicle.
NOTE:
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Applying soapy water to the front lower arm bushing facilitates installation.
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If soapy water gets in the inner pipe of the front lower arm bushing, always wipe it off using a cloth.
2. After installing the front lower arm bushing, verify that it is installed to the position shown in the figure.
W: 5.8±0.8mm {0.23±0.03 in}
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 ...
Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly
WARNING:
Removing/installing the front shock absorber and coil spring is dangerous.
The front shock absorber and coil spring could fly off and cause serious injury
or death, and damage ...
Other materials:
Towing
Trailer Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.
If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger
safety depends on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will
affect handling, braking, ...
Rear Seat Cushion Trim Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
When removing or putting in the rear seat cushion, contact with the surrounding
areas of the vehicle could cause scratches and damage. When removing or putting
in the rear seat cushion, always use two or more persons to perform the work
and be careful not to scratch or dama ...
Front Center Speaker Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the center speaker grille..
3. Remove the front center speaker..
4. Verify that the resistance between the front center speaker terminals is as
indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the front center ...
