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:

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
Purpose/Function Detects the throttle valve opening/closing condition, which operates in accordance with the accelerator pedal operation, as basic information for mainly determining the fuel injection amount. Detects the throttle valve opening/closing condition, which operates i ...

Differential Oil Temperature Sensor
Purpose, Function The differential oil temperature sensor detects the rear differential oil temperature based on the resistance of the thermistor, and inputs it to the AWD CM. Construction The differential oil temperature sensor is installed in the rear differential carr ...

Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. Steeri ...