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:
Steering SST
49 T028 3A0
Ball joint puller set
49 T025 001
Boot clamp crimpers
49 B032 317
Bearing & oil seal remover
49 B018 003
Body B
49 E032 308
Wrench
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Extractor Chamber Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear splash shield.
b. Rear combination light.
c. Rear bumper.
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver shown in the figure and remove
clips in the direction of arrow (1).
4. Remove the extractor cham ...
Side Air Bag Sensor No. 1 Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control
System]
WARNING:
Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system
service warnings and cautions before handling the side air bag sensor..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnec ...
