Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2010CX-7 AWD L4-2.3L TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEVEHICLE LIFTINGSERVICE AND REPAIR
2010 Mazda CX-7 AWD L4-2.3L Turbo
Vehicle Lifting: Service and Repair
2010 Mazda CX-7 AWD L4-2.3L TurboSECTION Service and Repair
JACKING POSITIONS, VEHICLE LIFT (2 SUPPORTS) AND SAFETY STAND (RIGID RACK) POSITIONS
Jacking Positions
WARNING:
- Improperly jacking a vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and cause serious injury. Use only the correct front and rear jacking points and block the wheels.
- Use safety stands to support the vehicle after it has been lifted.
Front
NOTE:
- To prevent obstruction between the jack body and front bumper when the jack body is inserted, use a low-floor type jack
- Near the center or the front crossmember.
Rear
2WD
- Near the center of the rear crossmember.
AWD
- At the center of the rear differential.
Vehicle Lift Positions, Safety Stand Positions
WARNING:
- Lifting a vehicle that is not stabilized is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the lift and cause serious injury and/or vehicle damage. Make sure that the vehicle is on the lift horizontally by adjusting the height of the support at the end of the arm of the lift.
NOTE:
- The arrow at the rear of the vehicle indicates that it is the same as the illustration for the front of the vehicle.
- Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills.
Front
Rear
CAUTION:
- For vehicles with side step molding, be careful not to damage the side step molding by hitting it with auto-lift arms or a safety stand.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.