Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Torque Converter [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
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By use of an optimized torus shape (wing) matching the output characteristics of the engine, the torque converter achieves efficient force transmission and reduced fuel consumption.
Construction/Operation
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A three-member, single-stage two-phase type torque converter with a torque converter clutch (TCC) mechanism has been adopted.
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Three-member: Indicates that the torque converter consists of a pump impeller, turbine runner, and stator.
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Single stage: Indicates the number of turbine runners.
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Two-phase: Indicates that there are two conditions; torque converter range and fluid coupling range.
TCC mechanism
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A TCC piston built into the torque converter operates during TCC control. When hydraulic pressure is applied to the TCC piston, the TCC clutch engages to mechanically connect the pump impeller to the turbine runner. The TCC mechanism achieves excellent fuel economy as a result of no loss in drive force transmission due to torque converter slippage. In addition, precise hydraulic control is made possible by a multi-plate clutch equipped with an independent piston housing. With the adoption of this mechanism, the achievable range of TCC control has widened dramatically.
Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Control [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Outline
For TCC control, a newly developed, full range TCC control has been adopted.
The TCC range has been significantly widened by having the smoothness unique
to the torque converter d ...
Transmission/Transaxle Abbreviations
AAS
Active Adaptive Shift
ABS
Antilock Brake System
ABDC
After Bottom Dead Center
ACC
Access ...
Other materials:
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Inspection
Voltage Inspection
NOTE:
The fuel tank pressure sensor cannot be removed as a single unit. When replacing
the fuel tank pressure sensor, replace it together with the charcoal canister
as a single unit.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the fuel tank pres ...
Rain Sensor
Outline
The rain sensor detects the amount of rainfall and calculates the wiper operation
speed, and outputs a windshield wiper control signal to the front body control
module (FBCM) to perform automatic wiper operation (auto wiper system) according
to the amount of rainfall.
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Adjustment [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
CAUTION:
Only adjust the ATF level when the ATF temperature is 45—55 °C {113—131 °F}.
If the ATF level is incorrect, it could damage the transaxle.
Do not add ATF over the specification. Otherwise, the transaxle performance
could be reduced and ATF could leak.
1. Re ...
