Common Specs & Procedures Index

CX-5 COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System			Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service			HVAC TECHNICAL DATA
Torque			See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in BASIC SYSTEM - HVAC
Axle Nut/Hub Nut			Front or Rear Step 1: Tighten to 74-110 Ft. Lbs. (100-150 N.m) Step 2: Loosen 180 Degrees Step 3: Tighten to 175-202 Ft. Lbs. (236-274 N.m)
Battery			BATTERY INSPECTION
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence			BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications			BRAKES TECHNICAL DATA
Torque
Front			See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM
Rear			See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM
Charging
Generator			GENERATOR INSPECTION [VIN M (WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] or GENERATOR INSPECTION [VIN L (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] or GENERATOR INSPECTION [VIN Y]
Torque			See Torque Specifications in CHARGING SYSTEM
Drive Belts
Adjustment			DRIVE BELT INSPECTION (VIN M) or DRIVE BELT INSPECTION (VIN L) or DRIVE BELT INSPECTION (VIN Y)
Drive Belt Routing			See ENGINE DRIVE BELT ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications			TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE (VIN M) or TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE (VIN L) or TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE (VIN Y)
Radiator Cap Pressure			13.6-17.7 psi (93.2-122.6 kPa {0.951-1.250 kgf})
Thermostat R & I
2.5L (VIN M)			COOLANT CONTROL VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (WITHOUT EGR COOLER)]
2.5L (VIN L)			COOLANT CONTROL VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2.5L (VIN Y)			THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Water Pump R & I
2.5L (VIN M)			WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2.5L (VIN L)			WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2.5L (VIN Y)			WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Engine Mechanical
2.5L (VIN M)
Compression			Standard: Refer to the graph below. Minimum: Refer to the graph below. Maximum difference between cylinders: 149 kPa {1.52 kgf/cm² , 21.6 psi}[250 rpm] See COMPRESSION INSPECTION (VIN M) Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Oil Pressure			Lo: 19.6-23.9 psi (135-165 kPa, 1.38-1.68 kg/cm₂ ) at 1, 500 RPM Hi: 32.7-39.8 psi (225-275 kPa, 2.30-2.80 kg/cm₂ ) at 4, 500 RPM
Overhaul			ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA [VIN M (WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)]
Torque			See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM (VIN M)
2.5L (VIN L)
Compression			Standard: Refer to the graph. Minimum: Refer to the graph. Maximum difference between cylinders: 149 kPa {1.52 kgf/cm² , 21.6 psi}[250 rpm] See COMPRESSION INSPECTION (VIN L) Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Oil Pressure			Lo: 19.6-23.9 psi (135-165 kPa, 1.38-1.68 kg/cm₂ ) at 1, 500 RPM Hi: 32.7-39.8 psi (225-275 kPa, 2.30-2.80 kg/cm₂ ) at 4, 500 RPM
Overhaul			ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA (VIN L)
Torque			See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM (VIN L)
2.5L (VIN Y)
Compression			Standard: Refer to the graph below. Minimum: Refer to the graph below. Maximum difference between cylinders: 153 kPa {1.56 kgf/cm² , 22.2 psi}[250 rpm] See COMPRESSION INSPECTION (VIN Y) Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Oil Pressure			Lo: 19.6-23.9 psi (135-165 kPa, 1.38-1.68 kg/cm₂ ) at 1, 500 RPM Hi: 32.7-39.8 psi (225-275 kPa, 2.30-2.80 kg/cm₂ ) at 4, 500 RPM
Overhaul			ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA (VIN Y)
Torque			See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM (VIN Y)
Fluid Specifications			See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque			A/T 80-85 Ft. Lbs. (108-116 N.m)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification			For 2.5L (VIN M) 58.8-70.3 psi (405-485 kPa, 4.13-4.94 kg/cm² For 2.5L (VIN L) 58.8-70.3 psi (405-485 kPa, 4.13-4.94 kg/cm² For 2.5L (VIN Y) 79.1-100.0 psi (545-695 kPa, 5.56-7.08 kg/cm²
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure			For 2.5L (VIN M) , See FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION (VIN M) For 2.5L (VIN L) , See FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION (VIN L) For 2.5L (VIN Y) , See FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION (VIN Y)
Fuel Filter Location And R & I			Fuel filter is an integral attachment of Fuel Pump Unit assembly. See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN M) and FUEL PUMP UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY (VIN M) or See FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN L) and FUEL PUMP UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY(VIN L) or See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN Y) and FUEL PUMP UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY (VIN Y) .
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification			See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance)			2.5L engine is equipped with coil-on-plug ignition.
Ignition Wires (Routing)			2.5L engine is equipped with coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plug
- 2.5L (VIN M) (PE5R-18-110-A, PE5S-18-110) - 2.5L (VIN L) (PE5R-18-110-A, PE5S-18-110) - 2.5L (VIN Y) (PY8V-18-110)
Gap			- 2.5L (VIN M) Standard: 1.05-1.40 mm {0.0414-0.0551 in} New spark plug (reference): 1.05-1.15 mm {0.0414-0.0452 in} - 2.5L (VIN L) Standard: 1.05-1.40 mm {0.0414-0.0551 in} New spark plug (reference): 1.05-1.15 mm {0.0414-0.0452 in} - 2.5L (VIN Y) Standard: 0.70-0.85 mm {0.028-0.033 in} New Spark Plug (Reference): 0.70-0.80 mm {0.028-0.031 in}
Torque			12-14 ft. lb. (15-20 N.m)
Starting
Starter			2.5L (VIN M) - See STARTER INSPECTION (VIN M) 2.5L (VIN L) - See STARTER INSPECTION (VIN L) 2.5L (VIN Y) - See STARTER INSPECTION (VIN Y)
Torque			2.5L (VIN M) - See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION . 2.5L (VIN L) - See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION . 2.5L (VIN Y) - See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications			WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Torque			See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in WHEEL ALIGNMENT and FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque			80-108 Ft. Lbs. (108-147 N.m) See Tightening Sequence in illustration under WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION