Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Front Drive Shaft
Purpose, Function
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A bell joint has been adopted for the wheel-side constant velocity joint, reducing vibration and noise.
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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).
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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.
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An extremely durable plastic has been adopted for the wheel side boot.
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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.
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Boot band (transaxle side)
(See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOIN ...
Other materials:
Evaporator Temperature Sensor [Manual Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The evaporator temperature sensor detects the airflow temperature passing
through the evaporator.
Function
The evaporator temperature sensor converts the detected temperature to an
electric signal.
Construction
A thermistor-type evaporator temperature s ...
Shift Lever [C66 M R]
Purpose, Function
The shift lever operates the MTX via the control cable.
Construction
Shift lever
The shift lever is designed to prevent improper shifting to 1st gear and
reverse.
Operation
1 GR shifting
A guide plate, attached to the shift lever assembly, ...
Oil Pump Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and
wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous.
It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work ...
