2013 Mazda CX5 Automatic Transaxle Parts (SKYACTIV-DRIVE)

2013 Mazda CX5 Automatic Transaxle Parts (SKYACTIV-DRIVE) – Mazda CX-5 uses the automatic transmission called SKYACTIV Drive. This transmission combines the advantages of a conventional automatic transmission, CVT, or a dual-clutch. So what excel in each combined in SKYACTIV. Features in the transmission include a full range of multi plates lock-up clutch. If the first is usually large and one, now the lock-up clutch is smaller with more disks, plus also a vibration damper to reduce vibrations, torque converter which is more compact, and the computer that is the brain of the transmission, ie, mechatronics integrated with the transmission instead of outside.

So from these features, the transfer of torque can be larger and in greater range anyway so fuel economy 4-8% increase compared to the usual automatic transmission. At start-up and when stepping on the gas pedal on a car feels smoother. When the change gear, change gear more quickly, pause between the other gear and other gear can be reduced. In essence, this is an automatic transmission of the Mazda, who has the other advantages of an automatic transmission by combining all the advantages of conventional automatic transmissions, continuously variable transmissions, and dual-clutch transmission.

2013 Mazda CX5 Automatic Transaxle Components (SKYACTIV-DRIVE):

1. 12 bolts
2. End cover component
3. O-ring
4. Shim
5. Thrust needle bearing
6. Reduction sun gear
7. Thrust needle bearing
8. Rear planetary gear
9. Rear sun gear
10. Front sun gear
11. Locknut
12. Front planetary gear
13. Snap ring
14. One-way clutch
15. Drive plate
16. Driven plate
17. Springs and retainer component
18. Low and reverse brake piston

This diagram is based on the Mazda workshop manual. Besides applied in 2013, 2014, 2015 Mazda CX5, the system is also applied on the Mazda3 and Mazda6 are using SKYACTIV engine. Hopefully the article of 2013 Mazda CX5 Automatic Transaxle Parts (SKYACTIV-DRIVE) useful for you.