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Got into the front end first, replaced the LCA on the driver side. I pulled off the rotors and had them turned at the brake shop, then grabbed some new pads. Finally got the stock front struts out and installed the AST/Megan Racing setup before I ran out of time.

As far as old age and delegating certain jobs, yea, I remember voicing similar thoughts on here a few times. But I'm not ready to get rid of the tools yet. Gotta maintain that sense of "independence" even if only doing the simpler, easier things. And what's all of this cryin' I'm reading about...

Recently I bent the front LCA on passenger side with a hard hit to the curb. CX-5 DIY Control Arm Replacement Difficulty? Apparently Mazda uses different front LCAs for 2014 / 2015 CX-5 and my 2016 CX-5. The part numbers for 2014 / 2015 front LCAs are KD35-34-350S / KD35-34-300S and for 2016...

...minus the trailing arm bushings; going to move to the front hopefully today. From videos, it looks like the forward inner mount on the front LCAs has non-captured nuts up inside the subframe, so that will be interesting. Had the strangest situation after replacing the LCA and toe arm on the...

...(and shocks). I don't need shocks. Control arms alone they wanted $1100 for parts + labor. They sure had a markup on the parts. I'm going to buy my own OE parts online and then try again at a buddy's house to see if we can get the bolts off. If not, then I'll pay a shop the labor for the LCA's.

...good, maybe because of a low rate of blows per minute, and using a regular breaker bar was proving completely miserable) to finish removing the LCA to trailing arm bolt. Which broke, so I had to cut it so I could pry the LCA loose. Hoping I can get the stub of the bolt out with enough heat...

Am gonna try just spraying with 303 since I only have 9k mi Sunday.

I assume you had also changed the LCA since it was bent? What is the condition on your CV axle after it got ”taken out” other than the popping sound on tight turns? My CX-5 now has developed a humming noise over 50 ~ 55 mph which I suspect it could be from the LF wheel bearing due to the...

...even as long as tie rod ends. My tie rod ends had no play at ~60 K miles when they were changed (boots torn and changed in conjunction with LCA's) but the links needed changed about 7 months prior. On previous vehicles, end links were always changed before tie rod ends much less ball joints...

Looks like you also need tie-rod ends in addition to the ball joints on LCA. If you have Brakes Plus near by, try them first.

This video will help you with your old CX 5 and newer CX 5. And other CX Model. Must use alot of spraying silicon grease on the LCA assy bore (large bushing) and knock it with some mallet or hammer to make sure it doesnt sticks. https://youtu.be/EfR6hGUnDO4

That's funny! My very first new car was a Capri! 1979 Capri RS w/turbo and 4 speed manual, black with bright green stripes. It was a Mercury by then. I replaced the clutch in my driveway, first time doing a clutch, and also the turbo, first time for that as well. The patient survived both...

Yeh the price increase on car parts after the pandemic is outrageous! Mentioned in previous post here, @jmaz paid $165.15 each for his OEM LCA in Sep. 2022, but now it’s $248.35 from the same seller, a 50% increase! The Group 35 interstate battery at Costco was $78.99 with 36-month...

To me it looks like a lot more wheel wiggle than control arm wiggle. But Pitter would have mentioned it if they were replaced in addition to the control arms. Maybe it's a good thing I have an optometrist appointment the day after tomorrow for yearly eye exam . LOL

Actually, if you look again, it looks like the lower control arm is wiggling with the wheel (both sides). Doubt it's the bearings, just the LCA. Also, why are they changing the shocks? If they're not weeping, I would doubt you need need shocks at 30K.

...the difficulty experienced by some members here, I tried to see if it would loosen. No dice. 2) looked in the shop manual and saw that the front LCA bolt torque is 158-191 ft-lb torque. It's a straight shot to get to the passenger side but the driver side isn't. Would require an extension...

...would be replaced as well if they haven't been. Can't imagine them not being beat -up at that mileage. What are the tie rod ends like? Might consider replacing them also since they are not expensive and an alignment is needed after LCA replacement. Might save the cost of another alignment...

...a case with Mazda and I think this is my fourth time to the dealer. My dealer is actually pretty good. They didn't hesitate on putting on the LCA. It's walser Mazda Burnsville Minnesota if anybody wants to know a good Mazda dealership in Minneapolis St Paul area. There's another one nearby...

Check out the video here: CX-5 Feels squirrelly And here’s the front suspension parts replaced on @Pitter’s 2020 CX-5 Signature: The other common problem on your front suspension noise is the anti-sway bar link at the top of the picture posted. What is this 2014 CX-5 part? Clunk sound I...

Today I finally attempted a rear toe check since I was 99% sure my thrust angle was off after a LCA replacement on the Mazda IRS (and the act of removing/replacing the LCA educated me on how to actually adjust rear toe using the stock cam bolts!). I used pretty much the method described in...