Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Drive Shaft

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Drivetrain / Driveline / Driveshafts / Front Drive Shaft

Purpose, Function

A bell joint has been adopted for the wheel-side constant velocity joint, reducing vibration and noise.
A tripod joint have been adopted for the differential side constant velocity joint to reduce booming noise during high-speed driving and vibration when idling (ATX).
A low noise and vibration double offset joint with low slide resistance has been adopted for the differential side of the constant velocity joint (MTX). Due to this booming resonance at high speed is reduced.
An extremely durable plastic has been adopted for the wheel side boot.
By integrating the drive shaft on the right side with the joint shaft, vibration and noise during driving which occurred from the previous spline connection construction has been reduced.

Structural View

Driveshafts

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Front Drive Shaft (Double Offset Joint) Disassembly/Assembly

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table. 2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly. 1 Boot band (transaxle side) (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOIN ...

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Hazard Warning Switch Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the decoration panel.. 3. While pressing the hazard warning switch tab in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, press the hazard warning switch in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the hazard warnin ...

Center Accessory Socket Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the upper console.. 3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cap tab and socket. 4. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, press the center accessory socket ...

Seat Belt Inspection
Belt 1. Verify that the belt is installed properly with no twists or kinks. 2. Verify that there is no damage to the seat belt and no deformation of the metal fittings. If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt. ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) Except rear center seat b ...