Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Reduction Gear
Purpose/ Function
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The reduction gear transmits the rotation input from the EPS motor, decreasing the rotation speed and increasing the torque simultaneously.
Construction
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The reduction gear consists of the worm wheel located on the steering column main shaft and the worm shaft connected to the EPS motor, and is integrated with the steering column.
Operation
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The assist torque generated by the EPS motor is transmitted to the worm wheel via the worm shaft drives the steering column main shaft.
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The assist torque from the EPS motor is amplified by the reduction ratio (20.33:1) between the worm shaft and worm wheel, and is transmitted to the steering column main shaft.
Primary Gear [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The primary gear transmits the drive force converted by the 3-piece planetary
gear to the secondary gear.
Construction
The primary gear is engaged with the fron ...
Secondary Gear [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The secondary gear transmits the drive force from the primary gear to the
output gear.
Construction
The secondary gear is engaged with the output gear and rotat ...
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Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge
forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants
could be injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that ...
Global Positioning System (Gps) Antenna
Purpose, Function
The GPS antenna receives signals sent from GPS satellites and sends them
to the car navigation unit.
NOTE:
GPS (Global Positioning System) was developed by the Pentagon (U.S.A.) as
an object locating system using satellites. The GPS antenna receives signa ...
Oil Jet Valve
Purpose, Function
The oil jet valve injects engine oil on the back of the piston to cool the
piston.
Construction
The oil jet valve is installed into the cylinder block.
The oil jet valve is built into the check ball and spring.
Operation
1. When ...
