Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Shock Absorber Disposal
WARNING:
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Whenever drilling into a front shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The gas in the front shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips into the eyes and face when drilling.
1. Place the shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
hole at point A shown in the figure so the gas can escape.
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Point A: 340 mm {13.4 in}
3. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
hole at the point B shown in the figure to drain the oil.
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Point B: 145 mm {5.71 in}
4. Turn the hole made in Step 3 downwards and drain the oil by pumping the piston rod up and down several times.
5. Cut off the bottom end of the front shock absorber.
6. Dispose of waste oil according to local waste disposal laws.
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 ...
Front Shock Absorber Inspection
1. Remove the front shock absorber..
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Compress and extend the shock absorber piston rod at least three times
at a steady rate. From the fourth compressio ...
Other materials:
Mirrors
Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
Outside Mirrors
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes: Changing lanes without
taking into account the actual distance of the vehicle in the convex mirror is dangerous.
You could have a serious accident. ...
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Outline
The LCD displays vehicle information in the instrument cluster.
The instrument cluster performs LCD fail-safe..
Function/Construction
The instrument cluster configures the indication of the LCD based on the
CAN signals sent from the related modules and displays ...
Clock Spring Adjustment [Two Step Deployment Control System]
1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.
CAUTION:
The clock spring will break if over?wound. Do not forcibly turn the clock
spring.
2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops.
3. Turn the clock spring counterclockwise approx. 2 turns.
4. Align the mark on the clo ...
