03–00–1
03
DRIVELINE/AXLE
SECTION
03–00
2006 Mazda MX-5 Service Highlights (3404–1U–05F)
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OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03-00
FRONT AXLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03-11
REAR AXLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03-12
DRIVE SHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03-13
DIFFERENTIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . 03-14
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03–00 OUTLINE
DRIVELINE/AXLE ABBREVIATIONS . . . 03–00–1
DRIVELINE/AXLE FEATURES . . . . . . . . 03–00–1
DRIVELINE/AXLE
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03–00–2
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DRIVELINE/AXLE ABBREVIATIONS
E5U030000000N01
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DRIVELINE/AXLE FEATURES
E5U030000000N02
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AT Automatic Transmission
LSD Limited Slip Differential
MT Manual Transmission
Improved driveability
• Double angular ball bearings with low rotational resistance adopted for the front and rear
axles
• Bell-shaped constant velocity joint adopted for the axle-side joint of the rear drive shaft
• Tripod-shaped constant velocity joint adopted for the differential-side joint of the rear drive
shaft
• Super-LSD adopted (with LSD)
Reduced vibration and
noise
• Bell-shaped constant velocity joint adopted for the axle-side joint of the rear drive shaft
• Tripod-shaped constant velocity joint adopted for the differential-side joint of the rear drive
shaft
• Straight-line layout adopted for the propeller shaft to avoid formation of a crease angle with
the universal joint
Improved reliability • Crimped fixing type universal joint adopted for the propeller shaft
Improved serviceability • Unit bearings that require no preload adjustment adopted for the front and rear wheels
Weight reduction • Aluminum alloy adopted for the differential rear cover
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