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/AssemblySt 001/12 Special Service Tool Shipment January 2013
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2014 Mazda6
2014 CX-5
DESCRIPTION/PRICING
In support of the new 2014 Mazda6 and the 2014 CX-5, Mazda will ship to all dealers
one (1) new Special Service Tool (SST). The SST will be shipped automatically by
Mazda’s tool vendor, SPX during January 2013.
The followi ...
Curtain Air Bag Module [Standard Deployment Control System]
Purpose
When a curtain air bag module receives an impact from a lateral collision,
the operation (deployment) of the air bag mediates the impact to the head of
the driver and front passenger.
Function
When a curtain air bag module receives an impact from a lateral collision ...
Front Fog Light
Purpose
By shining light in a wider area in front of the vehicle than the light from
the headlights, visibility during poor weather conditions, such as rain and
fog, has been improved. In addition, the visibility of the vehicle from on-coming
vehicles, pedestrians, and other people h ...