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:
Center Roof Antenna
Purpose, Function
Converts radio broadcast waves to electric signals and sends the signals
to the audio unit.
Construction
A center roof antenna has been adopted which does not require retraction
or removal before going through an automatic car wash machine.
The ...
Seat Track Position Sensor [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Purpose
The seat track position sensor detects the front and back positions of the
driver seat.
Function
The seat track position sensor converts the seat position into an electrical
signal and sends it to the SAS control module.
Construction
The seat track posi ...
Receiver/Drier Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Discharge the refrigerant..
3. Remove the front under cover No.1..
4. Drain the engine coolant..
5. Remove the following parts:
a. Plug hole plate.
b. Air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct component.
c. Coolant reserve tank.
d. Cooling ...
