Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Drive Shaft
Purpose, Function
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Engine noise and vibration have been reduced due to adoption of a bell joint on the wheel side of the constant velocity joint.
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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. 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.
Structural View
Propeller Shaft Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If the constant velocity joint is bent during propeller shaft removal/installation
or transportation after servicing, the constant velocity joint boot may contact
the metallic c ...
Rear Drive Shaft 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 (differential side)
(See Boot Band (Differential Sid ...
Other materials:
Door Lock Switch Removal/Installation
Driver's Side
NOTE:
The driver's side door lock switch cannot be removed as a single unit because
it is built into the power window main switch. If the driver's side door lock
switch is replaced, replace the power window main switch..
Passenger's Side
1. Disconn ...
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Purpose/Function
Detects the ECT as basic information for mainly determining the fuel injection
amount.
Detects the ECT and inputs it to the PCM as an ECT signal.
The ECT sensor No.2 is only used for OBD.
Construction
ECT sensor No.1
Installed to the water out ...
License Plate Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the clearance between the
lens and license plate light shown in the figure.
3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure,
pull out the lens from the license ...
