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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Bumper Stiffener Lower Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Seal board upper. b. Front bumper. c. Seal plate. d. Front under cover No.1. 3. Remove bolts A. 4. Pull the bumper stiffener lower in the direction of the arrow (1), (2) shown in the figure, detach hooks ...

Condenser Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Discharge the refrigerant.. 3. Remove the front under cover No.1.. 4. Drain the engine coolant.. 5. Remove the following parts: a. Plug hole plate. b. Air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct component. c. Coolant reserve tank. d. Cooling ...

Hill Launch Assist (Hla)
Purpose/Function The hill launch assist (HLA) is a function which assists the driver in accelerating the vehicle on a slope by activating the traction control solenoid valve in the DSC HU/CM when the vehicle begins accelerating on a slope, and maintaining/reducing brake fluid pressur ...