Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Propeller Shaft On Vehicle Inspection
Joint Area Excessive Play Inspection
1. Shake the universal joint by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.
2. If there is any excessive play, replace the propeller shaft..
Propeller Shaft Runout Inspection
CAUTION:
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Do not rotate the propeller shaft using engine force when inspecting.
1. Shift to neutral position and release the parking brake.
2. Rotate the rear wheel by hand and inspect the propeller shaft runout at the two locations shown in the figure.
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If it exceeds the standard specification, replace the propeller shaft.
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Standard propeller shaft runout (on-vehicle)
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0.8 mm {0.031 in}
Propeller Shaft Inspection
1. Measure the propeller shaft center runout using the dial gauge.
If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the propeller shaft as a
single component.
Propeller shaft m ...
Propeller Shaft Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If the constant velocity joint is bent during propeller shaft removal/installation
or transportation after servicing, the constant velocity joint boot may contact
the metallic c ...
Other materials:
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following
conditions apply.
• Repeated short-distance driving
• Driving in dusty conditions
• Driving with extended use of brakes
• Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive
materials are used
• Driving on ...
Low Clutch [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The low clutch operates in 1GR, 2GR, 3GR and 4GR and intermittently operates
the sun gear by drive force from the turbine shaft.
For the low clutch, a centrifugal balance clutch has been adopted to prevent
clutch drag and to assure stabilized piston thrust in al ...
Safety precautions
Explanation of warning symbols:
Observe all warnings - there is
a risk for injury!
Always follow the
instructions in the operating
manual.
Electrolyte fluid is highly
corrosive. Always
wear protective gloves and eye protection.
First aid: if electrolyte fluid enters the
eyes, immediatel ...
