Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Drive Shaft
Purpose, Function
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Engine noise and vibration have been reduced due to adoption of a bell joint on the wheel side of the constant velocity joint.
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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. 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.
Structural View
Rear Coil Spring Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Be careful not to allow the coil spring to fly off when removing/installing
the coil spring. Otherwise, the coil spring could fly off and cause serious
injury or death, or dam ...
Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1
Boot band (differential side)
(See Boot Band (Differential Sid ...
Other materials:
Crash Zone Sensor Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the crash zone sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the air
bags and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you. Read the
air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the crash zone
sensor..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
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Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the steering column for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the clearance between the projection on the steering column shown
in the figure and the bracket is less than 2.0 mm {0.079 in}.
If the clearance between the projection and bracket is 2.0 mm {0.079 in}
or ...
Rear Drive Shaft
Purpose, Function
Engine noise and vibration have been reduced due to adoption of a bell joint
on the wheel side of the constant velocity joint.
A low noise and vibration double offset joint with low slide resistance has
been adopted for the differential side of the constant vel ...
