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 velocity joint. Due to this booming resonance at high speed is reduced.
An extremely durable plastic has been adopted for the wheel side boot.
Structural View

Propeller Shaft Removal/Installation
Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly/AssemblyBreak-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
• Do not drive constantl ...
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Purpose/Function
Detects the ECT as basic information for mainly determining the fuel injection
amount.
Detects the ECT and inputs it to the PCM as an ECT signal.
The ECT sensor No.2 is only used for OBD.
Construction
ECT sensor No.1
Installed to the water out ...
Shift Solenoid No.2 [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
Shift solenoid No.2 adjusts the hydraulic pressure in the 2-6 brake circuit
based on the current demand from the TCM according to the vehicle conditions.
Construction
Shift solenoid No.2 is installed to the solenoid control valve body.
Shift solenoid N ...