Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the front stabilizer control link..
2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the front stabilizer control link.
3. Rotate the front stabilizer control link ball joint stud 10 times
and shake it side to side 10 times
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4. Measure the front stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
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Front stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque
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0.8—3.5 N·m {8.2—35 kgf·cm, 7.1—30 in·lbf}
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If not within the specification, replace the front stabilizer control link.
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Even if within specification, if there is excessive play in the front stabilizer control link ball joint, replace the front stabilizer control link.
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 ...
Front Stabilizer 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 ...
Other materials:
Door Ajar Warning Light
Purpose
The door-ajar warning light notifies the driver that any door or the liftgate
is open.
Function
When the instrument cluster receives any of the following signals sent from
the rear body control module (RBCM) via the CAN signal, the door-ajar warning
light illumin ...
Front Door Glass Removal/Installation
1. Perform the front door glass preparation..
NOTE:
Before removing the front door glass, the removal procedure for the front
door glass installation bolt can be facilitated by adjusting the top of the
front door glass to the position approx. 90 mm {3.5 in} away from the
upper par ...
Ion Sensor
Purpose/Function
Detects ion generation in the combustion chamber for detecting pre-ignition.
Detects ions which occur due to fuel combustion as current by applying bias
voltage to the spark plug, which is amplified in the ignition coil internal
circuit and input to the PCM.
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