Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: R 3 5 Brake [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Brakes / General / R 3 5 Brake [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]

Purpose/Function

The R-3-5 brake operates in 3GR, 5GR and in reverse to lock the reduction internal gear against rotation.

Construction

The R-3-5 brake consists of the following parts shown in the figure.

The driven plate of the R-3-5 brake does not rotate because it is connected to the end cover component.
The R-3-5 brake drive plate is engaged with the R-3-5 brake hub and reduction internal gear, and locks the reduction internal gear.
For the R-3-5 brake piston, a compact and highly reliable bonded seal piston has been adopted in which the piston and seal are molded together.

Operation

When hydraulic pressure is applied to the R-3-5 brake piston, the drive plate and driven plate are pressure bonded to lock the reduction internal gear.

Power Brake Unit Removal/Installation

CAUTION: Once the brake switch clearance has automatically been adjusted, it cannot be adjusted again. Therefore, replace the switch with a new one when replacing the power brake unit or ...

Vacuum Hose Removal/Installation

1. Pinch open the clamp using pliers and disconnect the vacuum hose. 2. Pinch open the clamp using pliers and disconnect the vacuum hose. 3. Remove the vacuum hose. 4. Install in the rev ...

Other materials:

Floor Side Panel Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark Removal Procedure 1. Drill the 35 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure, then remove the floor side panel No.1. 2. Drill the 5 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure. 3. Drill the 4 locations indicated by (C) from rear wheel housing shown in the figure. ...

Planetary Gear [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function The planetary gear is a mechanism which shifts the drive force from the engine. The planetary gear consists of multiple gears which rotate individually while revolving. By controlling the individual rotation and revolving of the gears, the transaxle performs gear shi ...

Steering Features
Improved handling, fuel economy, marketability Column assist type Electric Power Steering (EPS) adopted Improved handling By using a higher steering gear ratio (15.5), the steerability has been improved ...