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:
Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the shift lever using the following procedure:
a. Remove the upper panel..
b. Remove the shift lever knob.
c. Remove the shift panel..
d. Remove the side wall..
e. Remove the rear console..
f. Press the tabs on the control cable ...
Bumper Bracket Installation [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Installation Procedure
1. When installing new parts, measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform
with standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for the plug welding 6 locations indicated by (A) and 3 locations
indicated by (C) shown in the figure, before installing the new ...
Front Bumper Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Rivet
2
Grille bracket
3
Front bumper retainer
4
Screw
5
Radiator grille
6
O ...
