Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation

CAUTION:

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

1. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness installed to the steering knuckle and set it aside..

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..

Front Shock Absorber Lower bolt Installation Note

1. Install the steering knuckle to the front shock absorber, insert the bolts from the direction shown as follows, then tighten them to the specified torque.

• Vehicle right side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle front.

• Vehicle left side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle rear.