Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Automatic Transaxle Outline [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Drivetrain / Transmission/Transaxle / Automatic / Automatic Transaxle Outline [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]

Outline

Contribution to low fuel economy	Wide TCC range Clutch/brake resistance reduction
Realized direct feel and quick shifting	Oil passage resistance reduction and improved clutch/brake response by optimizing clutch rigidity Improved solenoid valve response
Smooth and powerful start-up	Torque converter characteristics when accelerating and optimized range
Smooth shifting	Control valve body integrated with TCM adopted Direct linear solenoid valve has been adopted to improve shift accuracy

Construction

Cross-sectional view

The electronic control automatic transaxle consists of three systems which are divided into the powertrain with a torque converter, the hydraulic control mechanism, and the electronic control mechanism.

Operation

Automatic transaxle operation chart

Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]

WARNING: Do not perform the servicing while the ATF is hot. Otherwise, it could cause severe burns or serious injury. 1. Remove the front under cover No.2.. 2. Remove the dipstick s ...

Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL]

CAUTION: Performing the following procedures without first removing the front ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before ...

Other materials:

Front Beltline Molding Removal/Installation
CAUTION: Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure. 1. Fully open the front door glass. 2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach clips A in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure. 3. Pull up the front side of front beltline molding ...

Dashboard Under Cover Removal/Installation
1. Detach hooks A in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure. 2. Pull the dashboard under cover in the direction of arrow (2) while detaching pins B. 3. Remove the dashboard under cover in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure while detaching the guide C. CAUTION: ...

R 3 5 Brake [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function The R-3-5 brake operates in 3GR, 5GR and in reverse to lock the reduction internal gear against rotation. Construction The R-3-5 brake consists of the following parts shown in the figure. The driven plate of the R-3-5 brake does not rotate be ...