Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Steering Gear And Linkage Inspection
1. Remove the steering gear and linkage..
2. Remove the tie-rod end and boot..
3. Measure the rotation torque of the pinion shaft using a crescent wrench and pull scale. (speed measurement reference 5 В°/s
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a. Install the crescent wrench to the steering gear.
b. Measure the length from the pinion shaft center to the crescent wrench end (application point of pull scale) as shown in the figure. This is dimension A.
c. The rotation torque of the pinion shaft can be calculated using the following formula Measured value using pull scale (N {kgf, lbf}) = rotation torque of the pinion shaft (NВ·m {kgfВ·cm, inВ·lbf})/length A (m {cm, in})
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Pinion shaft rotation torque (center of rack В± 180В°)
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1.0—1.6 N·m {11—16 kgf·cm, 8.9—14 in·lbf} [Pull scale reading: 1.0—1.6 N·m {11—16 kgf·cm, 8.9—14 in·lbf}/A (m {cm, in})]
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If not within the specification, replace the steering gear..
Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper
plate or clean cloth.
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.
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Steering Gear And Linkage Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before ...
Other materials:
Electric Power Steering (Eps) Control Module
Purpose/ Function
The EPS control module (CM) calculates the optimum assist current based on
the steering torque signal from the torque sensor installed to the steering
column and the vehicle speed signal sent via CAN transmission from the PCM.
The EPS CM controls the following ...
Torque Sensor
Purpose/ Function
The torque sensor detects the steering torque and the steering direction,
and outputs the signal to the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control module (CM).
Construction, Operation
The Hall IC-type torque sensor is installed to the top of the steering column
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Brake Pedal Inspection
Pedal Height Inspection
1. Measure the distance from the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad
to the insulator and verify that it is as specified.
If not within the specification, inspect the following items and repair or
replace the applicable part if there is any malfunct ...
