Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Transmission/Transaxle Features
Clutch and Manual Transaxle [C66M-R]
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A newly developed, C6-type manual transaxle (SKYACTIV-MT) with 6 forward gears and 1 reverse gear has been adopted.
Automatic Transaxle [FW6A-EL, FW6AX-EL]
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A newly developed, FW6A(X)-EL-type electronically controlled automatic transaxle (SKYACTIV-DRIVE) with 6 forward gears, 1 reverse gear, and a TCC mechanism has been adopted.
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Using the existing automatic transaxle as a base, fuel economy improvement, direct feel, and smooth shifting have been thoroughly pursued to make one of the most optimized automatic transaxle.
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With the adoption of a full range TCC mechanism, a contribution to low fuel consumption and the direct feel of a manual transaxle have been achieved.
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A control valve body has been adopted with an integrated TCM and improved responsiveness to achieve smooth and precise shifting.
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Main features
Transmission/Transaxle Abbreviations
AAS
Active Adaptive Shift
ABS
Antilock Brake System
ABDC
After Bottom Dead Center
ACC
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Transmission/Transaxle Identification
Each Transmission/Transaxle is assigned a specific Mazda type code. The code
can be broken down as follows:
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Other materials:
Extractor Chamber Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear splash shield.
b. Rear combination light.
c. Rear bumper.
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver shown in the figure and remove
clips in the direction of arrow (1).
4. Remove the extractor cham ...
Shift Control Module Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
Removal
1. Shift the shift lever to the neutral position.
2. Remove the plug hole plate..
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
4. Remove the air cleaner and air hose as a single unit..
5. Remove the battery and battery tray..
6. Disconnect the control cable from the transaxle.
a. ...
Shift Point Control (Manual Shift Control) [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Outline
The TCM operates the manual shift control when the M position is selected.
If the M position is selected, manual shifting is prioritized according to
the driver’s shift up/shift down operation. However, to assure driving safety
and protect the ATX, minimum automatic sh ...