Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: General Procedures (Suspension)

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Suspension / General / General Procedures (Suspension)

Wheel and Tire Installation

1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque.

Tightening torque

108—147 N·m {12—14 kgf·m, 80—108 ft·lbf}

Suspension Links Removal/Installation

1. For the joint sections with rubber bushings, raise the vehicle using a lift, and then temporarily tighten the installation bolts and nuts. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten them to the specified tightening torque.

Connector Disconnection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors..

Headlight Auto Leveling System Initialization (Vehicle with discharge headlight system)

1. Initialize the auto leveling sensor, when performing the following services..

Removing the auto leveling sensor
Disconnecting the auto leveling sensor link
Removing the suspension parts related the vehicle height

General

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Rear Trailing Link Removal/Installation

1. Remove the floor under cover.. 2. Disconnect the rear parking cable.. 3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 4. Install in the reverse order of removal. 5. Inspect the wheel a ...

Other materials:

Rear Window Wiper and Washer
The ignition must be switched ON. Rear WindowWiper Turn the wiper on by turning the rear wiper/washer switch. Rear WindowWasher To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/ washer switch to the position. After the switch is released, the washer will stop. If the washer does not work, ins ...

Tie Rod End Inspection
1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and the boot for cracks. If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end. 2. Inspect for excessive play. If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end. 3. Rotate the tie-rod end five times. 4. Install two nuts to the ba ...

Air Bag System Warning Light [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Purpose The air bag system warning light notifies the driver of a malfunction in the SRS air bag system. Function If a malfunction occurs in the SRS air bag system, the air bag system warning light illuminates or flashes. Construction LEDs (light-emitting d ...