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

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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:

Engine Oil Solenoid Valve Inspection
Engine Oil Solenoid Valve Operation Inspection 1. Remove the engine oil solenoid valve.. 2. Verify that the battery is fully charged. 3. Connect the battery to the engine oil solenoid valve connector (2 terminals) as shown in the figure. 4. Verify that there is an operation sound from t ...

Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Inspection
Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection 1. Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure the wheel bearing axial excessive play. If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub bearing. Front wheel bearing maximum play 0 ...

Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Control Module Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the rear combination light.. 3. Remove the rear bumper.. 4. Connect the negative battery cable.. 5. Verify that the voltages of each of the terminals are as indicated in the terminal voltage table (reference). If the voltage is n ...