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:
Gear Position Indicator [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The gear position indicator illuminates while under manual shift control
and displays the gear number while driving.
Construction
The gear position indicator is built into the instrument cluster.
Operation
The TCM sends a gear position indic ...
Down Switch Inspection [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Continuity Inspection
NOTE:
The down switch is built into the selector lever component.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front console..
3. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
4. Verify that the continuity between selector lever compone ...
Brake Fluid Pressure Sensor
Purpose/Function
The brake fluid pressure sensor detects the fluid pressure from the master
cylinder and transmits it to the DSC HU/CM.
Construction
The brake fluid pressure sensor is built into the DSC HU/CM. Therefore if
there is any malfunction of the brake fluid pressur ...
