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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Front Bumper Reinforcement Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Seal board upper. b. Front bumper. c. Front combination light. d. Set plate. e. Energy-absorbing form. f. Front under cover No.1. g. Bumper stiffener lower. 3. Support the shroud panel using a jack. CAUT ...

Washer Fluid Level Sensor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Set the front over fender aside.. 3. Set the mudguard (RH) aside.. 4. Remove the front bumper.. 5. Disconnect the washer fluid-level sensor connector. 6. Remove the washer fluid-level sensor. NOTE: If the washer fluid-level sensor ...

Wheel Hub Component 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 component. Rear wheel bearing maximum play ...