Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Driveline/Axle Features

Improved driveability

• Bell-shaped constant velocity joint adopted for wheel-side joint of front and rear drive shaft

• Tripod-shaped constant velocity joint adopted for differential-side joint of front drive shaft (ATX) and rear drive shaft

• Double offset-shaped constant velocity joint adopted for differential-side joint of front drive shaft (MTX)

Improved rigidity, reduced noise and vibration

• Characteristics of front drive shaft optimized

• Constant velocity joint type rear drive shaft adopted (AWD)

• 2-part, 1-joint type propeller shaft with middle shaft bearing has been adopted

Improved off-road mobility, handling stability and marketability

• Electronic AWD control system adopted

Size and weight reduction

• Rear differential with an integrated coupling component adopted

• Aluminum differential carrier adopted

Improved serviceability

• Self diagnostic function adopted for electronic AWD control system

• A maintenance-free transfer has been adopted