Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Reduction Gear
Purpose/ Function
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The reduction gear transmits the rotation input from the EPS motor, decreasing the rotation speed and increasing the torque simultaneously.
Construction
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The reduction gear consists of the worm wheel located on the steering column main shaft and the worm shaft connected to the EPS motor, and is integrated with the steering column.
Operation
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The assist torque generated by the EPS motor is transmitted to the worm wheel via the worm shaft drives the steering column main shaft.
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The assist torque from the EPS motor is amplified by the reduction ratio (20.33:1) between the worm shaft and worm wheel, and is transmitted to the steering column main shaft.
Primary Gear [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The primary gear transmits the drive force converted by the 3-piece planetary
gear to the secondary gear.
Construction
The primary gear is engaged with the fron ...
Secondary Gear [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The secondary gear transmits the drive force from the primary gear to the
output gear.
Construction
The secondary gear is engaged with the output gear and rotat ...
Other materials:
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 ...
Specifications
Specifications
Engine
Electrical System
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate
coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
Lubricant Quality
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on for owner's responsibility in prot ...
Transmission/Transaxle Features
Clutch and Manual Transaxle [C66M-R]
A newly developed, C6-type manual transaxle (SKYACTIV-MT) with 6 forward
gears and 1 reverse gear has been adopted.
Automatic Transaxle [FW6A-EL, FW6AX-EL]
A newly developed, FW6A(X)-EL-type electronically controlled automatic transaxle
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