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 ...
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Parking Mechanism [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The parking mechanism locks the output gear when the selector lever is shifted
to the P position which locks the driving wheels against rotation to prevent
coasting when parking the vehicle.
Construction/Operation
For component parts related to the parking ...
Air Bag System Warning Alarm [Standard Deployment Control System]
Purpose
The air bag system warning alarm notifies the driver that a malfunction occurred
in the air bag system instead of the air bag system warning light.
Function
If a malfunction occurs in the air bag system while the air bag system warning
light cannot illuminate, the a ...
Glass Antenna
Purpose, Function
The RDS (Radio Data System) converts radio broadcast waves to electric signals
and sends the signals to the audio unit.
Construction
An antenna with excellent noise resistance has been adopted to the rear window
glass.
Fail-safe
Function n ...
