Point out the jacking points for me - please (photos)

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DBLXX

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CX-5

• Aug 8, 2015

• #1

REAR TIRES -

Not sure if it's the top left where the oval circle is or lower down toward the center where the bolt slides in?



FRONT TIRES -

Which bolt head is it? Look at the bolts as a triangle - is it the left, right, or the one furthest away?



As usual - a huge thank you.

 

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nXt

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2014 CX-5 Touring FWD Tech Pkg

• Aug 8, 2015

• #2

Uhh.. NO. Jacking points are on the FRAME itself on the side of the car, no where under the car or mechanical parts!
Look in the manual, it's like any other car, there's little | | marks, that's where you put the jack.
There's another thread here somewhere that shows photos!

I found the thread: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123823081-How-to-jack-up-your-CX-5
And here's a photo:

And this is a photo I took:

And I guess this:

Just don't do what this guy did: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123827752-Changing-Blown-Tire-Jack-Placement

 

Last edited: Aug 8, 2015

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DBLXX

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CX-5

• Aug 8, 2015

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I think you may be incorrect.

Yes, those are jacking points but there are many spots underneath the car where you can jack from.

Any spot that is frame and the rear diff is also a jacking point.

 

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nXt

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2014 CX-5 Touring FWD Tech Pkg

• Aug 8, 2015

• #4

DBLXX said:

I think you may be incorrect.

Yes, those are jacking points but there are many spots underneath the car where you can jack from.

Any spot that is frame and the rear diff is also a jacking point.

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That's why I put up the 3rd photo for those spots.

 

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DBLXX

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CX-5

• Aug 8, 2015

• #5

Apologies NXT - I missed that.

MUCH APPRECIATED.

 

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DBLXX

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CX-5

• Aug 8, 2015

• #6

Has anyone actually jacked up their CX-5 from the center of that honeycomb looking think right behind the skid plate plastic.

It looks to be the center point of the crossmember.

Thx

 

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GAXIBM

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GA prior 16 CX5 GT

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20 CX5 GT + Prem

• Aug 8, 2015

• #7

Yes, I use that to change my oil - seven times and it works OK!

 

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DBLXX

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CX-5

• Aug 8, 2015

• #8

Thanks Gax !

 

yrwei52

2016 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD w/Tech Pkg

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Plano, Texas, USA

• Aug 8, 2015

• #9

You can put a piece of 2X4 or thick rubber as a buffer between floor jack and jacking point.

 

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tibimakai

San Dimas CA

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2014 CX-5 Touring

• Aug 9, 2015

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Actually I lift the car as in the last picture, but I put a stand under the car. The spring holds the car, it won't fall.

 

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edhchoe

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2017 CX5 GS, 2018 X3 xDrive30i, 2019 Tesla Model 3

• Aug 10, 2015

• #11

I use this from my Miata days... With my floor jack.

 

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CC58

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2014.5 2.5L Touring /w bose

• Aug 10, 2015

• #12

DBLXX said:

I think you may be incorrect.

Yes, those are jacking points but there are many spots underneath the car where you can jack from.

Any spot that is frame and the rear diff is also a jacking point.

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Its not a good idea to jack up the rear diff. You can damage it.

 

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Kedis82ZE8

'15 CX-5 AWD GT w/Tech Pkg

Contributor

• Aug 10, 2015

• #13

CC58 said:

Its not a good idea to jack up the rear diff. You can damage it.

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Just my experience but never had an issue with this on other cars and CX FSM even shows it as a recommended lift point.

Maybe the type of jack used in some scenarios would cause damage?

 

Hank3

Asian Persuasion <><

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2010 Mazda5 GT

• Aug 11, 2015

• #14

edhchoe said:

I use this from my Miata days... With my floor jack.

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Got one of those, too. Use it regularly for my P5 and MZ5.

 

Chris_Top_Her

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'15 CX-5 Miata AWD

• Aug 11, 2015

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I just put coilovers on and lifted from the rear diff and front honeycrunch. However when taking it down i did rear diff and fromt pinch welds (tires were higher off the floor after)

 

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DBLXX

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CX-5

• Aug 11, 2015

• #16

CC58 said:

Its not a good idea to jack up the rear diff. You can damage it.

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Mazda specifically points out the rear diff AS A jacking point. Why would the manufacturer specifically tell you to use something that will damage it?

 

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MikeM.

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2013 Mazda CX-5 Touring AWD 2.0L

• Aug 11, 2015

• #17

DBLXX said:

Mazda specifically points out the rear diff AS A jacking point. Why would the manufacturer specifically tell you to use something that will damage it?

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True. The rear differential actually has a protrusion specifically for jacking. I jack both rear wheels simultaneously using the differential and this allows me to swap out both wheels with only one jacking procedure. It makes the winter/summer tire swap go really quickly.

 

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tibimakai

San Dimas CA

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USA

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2014 CX-5 Touring

• Aug 13, 2015

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Chris_Top_Her said:

I just put coilovers on and lifted from the rear diff and front honeycrunch. However when taking it down i did rear diff and fromt pinch welds (tires were higher off the floor after)

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Chris, what you will be doing with the camber angles?