Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Drive Shaft
Purpose, Function
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A bell joint has been adopted for the wheel-side constant velocity joint, reducing vibration and noise.
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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).
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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.
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An extremely durable plastic has been adopted for the wheel side boot.
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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
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Front Drive Shaft (Double Offset Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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Boot band (transaxle side)
(See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOIN ...
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Discharge Headlight Service Warnings
Discharge Headlight Service Warnings
When replacing a discharge headlight bulb, performing the servicing with
the negative battery cable connected or in a wet work area could result in electrocution.
When replacing a discharge headlight bulb, perform the servicing under the following
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer
The ignition must be switched ON.
Rear WindowWiper
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear wiper/washer switch.
Rear WindowWasher
To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/ washer switch to the
position. After the switch is released,
the washer will stop.
If the washer does not work, ins ...
Side Air Bag Sensor [Standard Deployment Control System]
Purpose
The side air bag sensor detects an impact during a lateral collision.
Function
The side air bag sensor converts the detected impact to an electrical signal.
Construction
The side air bag sensor is built into the crash sensor.
Two side air bag sensors ...
