Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Tie Rod End Inspection
1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and the boot for cracks.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
3. Rotate the tie-rod end five times.
4. Install two nuts to the ball joint and measure the tie-rod end rotational torque using a torque wrench.
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If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod end.
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Tie-rod end rotational torque
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0.5—2.1 N·m {5.1—21 kgf·cm, 4.5—18 in·lbf}
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the steering column for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the clearance between the projection on the steering column shown
in the figure and the bracket is less than 2.0 mm {0. ...
Tie Rod End Replacement
1. Remove the snap pin.
2. Loosen the tie-rod end locknut.
3. Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST.
4. Remove the tie-rod end locknut.
5. Place alignment mark ...
Other materials:
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System
Purpose, Outline
Prevents release of blow-by gas (unburnt gas) into the atmosphere.
The intake manifold vacuum introduces blow-by gas to the intake manifold
via the PCV valve and the ventilation hose.
System Diagram
Structure
The positive crankcase ventilation sys ...
Battery
WARNING
Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Read the following precautions carefully before using the ...
Neutral Switch Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the air cleaner component. (ex: air cleaner, air hose).
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Neutral switch connector
2
Neutral ...
