Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Drive Shaft

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Drivetrain / Driveline / Driveshafts / Front Drive Shaft

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

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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. 1 Boot band (transaxle side) (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOIN ...

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Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab A while pulling the front scuff plate in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach the hook B, clip C, and pin D while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2). 2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach ta ...

Clutch Fluid Leakage Inspection [C66 M R]
CAUTION: Do not allow clutch fluid to get on a painted surface. Clutch fluid contains properties which can dissolve the paint. If clutch fluid gets on a painted surface, wash it off with water immediately and wipe the area off completely. 1. Verify reserve tank cap is on tight. ...

Rear Drive Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect each connecting part for looseness. Tighten or replace parts if necessary. 2. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks, damage, leaking grease, and looseness in the boot band. 3. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and wear in the joints or ...