Purpose, Function
A bell joint has been adopted for the wheel-side constant velocity joint, reducing vibration and noise.
A tripod joint have been adopted for the differential side constant velocity joint to reduce booming noise during high-speed driving and vibration when idling (ATX).
A low noise and vibration double offset joint with low slide resistance has been adopted for the differential side of the constant velocity joint (MTX). Due to this booming resonance at high speed is reduced.
An extremely durable plastic has been adopted for the wheel side boot.
By integrating the drive shaft on the right side with the joint shaft, vibration and noise during driving which occurred from the previous spline connection construction has been reduced.
Structural View

Driveshafts
Front Drive Shaft (Double Offset Joint) Disassembly/AssemblyWindshield Wiper Motor And Link Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Cowl grille.
CAUTION:
Always affix protective tape to the windshield end. If the windshield wiper
motor and link contacts the windshield, it could damage the windshield. ...
Instrument Cluster Operation Record
Purpose
The instrument cluster operation record stores the record of the illumination
or flashing of the warning light.
Function
The operation record is stored by the instrument cluster and displayed using
the Mazda Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS).
The instrument ...
Intake Air Temperature (Iat) Sensor Inspection
IAT Sensor No.1
Resistance inspection
NOTE:
Because the IAT sensor No.1 is integrated in the MAF sensor, replacing the
IAT sensor No.1 includes replacement of the MAF sensor/IAT sensor No.1.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the MAF sensor/IAT sensor No.1 ...