Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Automatic Transaxle Outline [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]

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Outline

Contribution to low fuel economy	Wide TCC range Clutch/brake resistance reduction
Realized direct feel and quick shifting	Oil passage resistance reduction and improved clutch/brake response by optimizing clutch rigidity Improved solenoid valve response
Smooth and powerful start-up	Torque converter characteristics when accelerating and optimized range
Smooth shifting	Control valve body integrated with TCM adopted Direct linear solenoid valve has been adopted to improve shift accuracy

Construction

Cross-sectional view

The electronic control automatic transaxle consists of three systems which are divided into the powertrain with a torque converter, the hydraulic control mechanism, and the electronic control mechanism.

Operation

Automatic transaxle operation chart

Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]

WARNING: Do not perform the servicing while the ATF is hot. Otherwise, it could cause severe burns or serious injury. 1. Remove the front under cover No.2.. 2. Remove the dipstick s ...

Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL]

CAUTION: Performing the following procedures without first removing the front ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before ...

Other materials:

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Purpose/Function Detects the ECT as basic information for mainly determining the fuel injection amount. Detects the ECT and inputs it to the PCM as an ECT signal. The ECT sensor No.2 is only used for OBD. Construction ECT sensor No.1 Installed to the water out ...

Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Control [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Outline For TCC control, a newly developed, full range TCC control has been adopted. The TCC range has been significantly widened by having the smoothness unique to the torque converter during acceleration from a stop take precedence and actively controlling TCC directly after accele ...

Engine Oil Solenoid Valve Removal/Installation
WARNING: Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled. A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work ...