Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Transmission/Transaxle Features

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Drivetrain / Transmission/Transaxle / Automatic / 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 (SKYACTIV-DRIVE) with 6 forward gears, 1 reverse gear, and a TCC mechanism has been adopted.
Using the existing automatic transaxle as a base, fuel economy improvement, direct feel, and smooth shifting have been thoroughly pursued to make one of the most optimized automatic transaxle.

Main features

With the adoption of a full range TCC mechanism, a contribution to low fuel consumption and the direct feel of a manual transaxle have been achieved.
A control valve body has been adopted with an integrated TCM and improved responsiveness to achieve smooth and precise shifting.

Transmission/Transaxle Abbreviations

AAS Active Adaptive Shift ABS Antilock Brake System ABDC After Bottom Dead Center ACC Access ...

Transmission/Transaxle Identification

Each Transmission/Transaxle is assigned a specific Mazda type code. The code can be broken down as follows: ...

Other materials:

Windshield Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Windshield wiper arm and blade. b. Cowl grille. c. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system). d. Auto-dimming mirror (with auto-dimming mirror). e. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming mirror). f. A-pillar t ...

On Board Diagnostic System PID/Data Monitor Inspection [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2. 2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS. a. Select “DataLogger”. b. Select “Modules”. c. Select “TCM”. 3. Select the applicable PID from the PID table. 4. Verify the PID da ...

Brake Hose (Front) Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 2. Install in the reverse order of removal. 3. After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid leakage.. 1 Brake pipe 2 Clip 3 Bolt ...