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/AssemblyOil Cooler Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front under cover No.2..
3. Drain the ATF..
4. Drain the engine coolant..
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Water hose (connected to the water pipe)
2
Water hose ...
Oil Filter
Purpose, Function
Engine oil is filtered by passing engine oil through the oil filter element.
Construction
The oil filter is installed on the right side surface of the cylinder block.
A spin-on type (full-flow type) oil filter has been adopted.
The bypa ...
Barometric Pressure (Baro) Sensor Inspection
Voltage Inspection
NOTE:
Because the BARO sensor is integrated in the PCM, replacing the BARO sensor
includes replacement of the PCM.
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC?2.
2. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
3. Verify that the BARO sensor output voltage (PID: BARO) is wi ...