ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
M–69
M
1. Apply sealant to the coupling case surface that contacts the rear differential case.
2. Install the coupling unit to the rear differential so
that the two tabs on the coupling unit engage the
rear differential grooves (two locations).
Tightening torque
22.6—26.4 N·m {2.4—2.6 kgf·m, 16.7—19.4
ft·lbf}
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COUPLING COMPONENT DISASSEMBLYA6E632227100215
Warning
•The engine stand is equipped with a self-lock mechanism, however, if the coupling unit is in a
tilted condition, the self-lock mechanism could become inoperative. If the coupling unit
unexpectedly rotates it could cause injury, therefore do not maintain the coupling unit in a tilted
condition. When turning the coupling unit, grasp the rotation handle firmly.
.
GROOVE
REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING UNITTA B
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SST
SST
SST
SST
9
8
75
4
3
1
2
10
6
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1 Locknut
(See M–70 Locknut Disassembly Note)
2Washer
3 Companion flange
(See M–70 Companion Flange Disassembly Note)
4 Output shaft
(See M–71 Output Shaft Disassembly Note)5 Coupling component
6Oil seal
7Shim
8 Retaining ring
9 Bearing
(See M–71 Bearing Disassembly Note)
10 Coupling case
M–70
ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
Locknut Disassembly Note
1. Assemble the SSTs to the engine stand.
2. Install the coupling unit to the SSTs as shown.
3. Secure the companion flange using the SST, and
remove the locknut.
Companion Flange Disassembly Note
1. Remove the companion flange using the SST.
49 L027 0A2
49 0107 680A
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49 L027 0A2
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49 S120 710
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49 0839 425C
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M–72
ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
COUPLING COMPONENT ASSEMBLYA6E632227100216
Warning
•The engine stand is equipped with a self-lock mechanism, however, if the coupling unit is in a
tilted condition, the self-lock mechanism could become inoperative. If the coupling unit
unexpectedly rotates it could cause injury, therefore do not maintain the coupling unit in a tilted
condition. When turning the coupling unit, grasp the rotation handle firmly.
.
98
7
5
4
3
1
2
10
6
SST
SST
R
SST
SST
SST
R
OIL
36.3—53.9
{3.7—5.4, 26.8—39.7}
167—226
{17.1—23.0,
124—166}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
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1 Coupling component
2 Output shaft
(See M–73 Output Shaft Assembly Note)
3 Bearing
(See M–73 Bearing Assembly Note)
4 Retaining ring
5 Coupling case
(See M–73 Coupling Case Assembly Note)6Shim
7 Oil seal
(See M–74 Oil Seal Assembly Note)
8 Companion flange
(See M–74 Companion Flange Assembly Note)
9Washer
10 Locknut
(See M–74 Locknut Assembly Note)
M–74
ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
Oil Seal Assembly Note
1. Apply the specified oil to a new oil seal lip.
2. Install the oil seal to the coupling case using the
SST.
Companion Flange Assembly Note
1. Install the coupling case to the SSTs as shown.
2. Install the companion flange.
Locknut Assembly Note
1. Secure the companion flange using the SST, and
tighten a new locknut.
Tightening torque
167—226 N·m {17.1—23.0 kgf·m, 124—166
ft·lbf}
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49 L027 0A2
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49 S120 710
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TROUBLESHOOTING
M–83
M
Diagnostic procedure
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NO.2 TIGHT CORNER BRAKINGA6E638027100205
Diagnostic procedure
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1VERIFY DSC, PCM, TCM, AND 4WD SYSTEM
DTCs
•Verify DSC, PCM, TCM, and 4WD system
DTCs using WDS or equivalent.
•Are there any DTCs present?Yes Go to applicable DTC inspection.
No Go to next step.
2VERIFY TIRE AIR PRESSURE
•Inspect tire air pressure.
•Is it within specification?Yes Go to next step.
No Adjust tire air pressure, then go to next step.
3COMPARE WITH SAME MODEL TIRES
•Install tires of the same model.
•Perform simulation driving.
•Does malfunction recur?Yes Go to next step.
No 4WD system is okay.
4COMPARE WITH SAME MODEL VEHICLE
•Install tires of malfunctioning vehicle to
another same model vehicle.
•Perform simulation driving.
•Does malfunction recur?Yes 4WD system is okay.
No Go to next step.
5INSPECT 4WD SOLENOID
•Inspect 4WD solenoid.
(See M–66 4WD SOLENOID INSPECTION)
•Is coupling component solenoid okay?Yes Inspect harness between 4WD solenoid and 4WD CM, then
go to next step.
No Replace coupling component.
6INSPECT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
•Inspect wheel alignment.
•Is it okay?Yes Replace coupling component.
No Inspect wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.
2 Tight corner braking
[TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
•Because the coupling component locks up easily (similar to direct 4WD), rotational difference between the front
and rear wheels cannot be absorbed and brake-like phenomenon occurs.
•Due to the coupling component construction, slight tight corner braking effect occurs during tight cornering on a
paved road. (4WD system is okay. Compare with another same model vehicle to determine malfunction.)
•Coupling component malfunction
•4WD solenoid malfunction
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1VERIFY DSC, PCM, TCM, AND 4WD SYSTEM
DTCS
•Verify DSC, PCM, TCM, and 4WD system
DTCs using WDS or equivalent.
•Are there any DTCs present?Yes Go to applicable DTC inspection.
No Go to next step.
2VERIFY TIRE AIR PRESSURE
•Inspect tire air pressure.
•Is it within specification?Yes Go to next step.
No Adjust tire air pressure, then go to next step.
3INSPECT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR
•Inspect ABS wheel-speed sensor.
•Is it okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace malfunctioning part.
4COMPARE WITH SAME MODEL VEHICLE
•Perform simulation driving with another
same model vehicle.
•Does malfunction recur on the same model
vehicle?Yes 4WD system is okay.
No Go to next step.
5PERFORM SIMULATION DRIVING WITH 4WD
SOLENOID CONNECTOR DISCONNECTED
•Turn ignition key OFF.
•Disconnect 4WD solenoid connector.
•Perform simulation driving. (Clear DTC after
simulation driving.)
•Does malfunction recur?Yes Replace coupling component.
No Go to next step.
N–2
OUTLINE
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTIONA6E660201036201•The construction and operation of the steering system is essentially carried over from that of the current
Mazda6 (GG), except for the following features. (See Mazda6 Training Manual 3359-1*-02C.)
• Due to the addition of the MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine, a gear-driven power steering oil pump has been
adopted. The operation of the oil pump is the same as that of the current Mazda6 (GG).
• The disassembly/assembly procedures for the steering gear and linkage of the newly equipped MZR-CD (RF
Turbo) engine, wagon and 4WD models are the same as that of the current Mazda6 (GG).
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FEATURESA6E660201036202Improved Steering Feel
• The fluid pressure characteristics of the power steering system has been optimized (MZR-CD (RF Turbo) and
4WD models).
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SPECIFICATIONSA6E660201036203
* : When reservoir tank is at maximum volume
Bold frame:New specifications
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OUTLINE
Item New Mazda6
(GG) (4SD, 5HB) New Mazda6 (GY) (Wagon) Current Mazda6
(GG) (4SD, 5HB)
Drive train 2WD 4WD 2WD
Steering
wheel Outer diameter
370 {14.6}
(mm {in})
Lock-to-lock 18 inch wheel specification vehicles: 2.65
Except for above: 2.75 2.75
(turns)
Steering gear
and linkage Type Rack-and-pinion
Rack stroke 18 inch wheel specification vehicles:
141.6—143.6 {5.57—5.65}
Except for above:146.8—148.8
{5.78—5.85} 146.8—148.8 {5.78—5.85}
(mm {in})
Steering
column and
shaft Shaft type Collapsible
Joint type 2-cross joint
Amount of tilt
45 {1.8}
(mm {in})
Amount of telescope
(If equipped) 50 {2.0}
(mm {in})
Powe r
steering
system Power assist type Engine speed sensing
Pow er
steering
fluid
Ty p e
M-
III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®II)
Fluid capacity
*
(approximate
quantity) MTX (except MZR-CD (RF Turbo)):
0.80 {0.85, 0.70}
ATX: 0.87 {0.92, 0.77} MZR-CD (RF Turbo):
0.86 {0.91, 0.76} 0.89 {0.94, 0.78}
MTX:
0.80 {0.85, 0.70}
AT X :
0.87 {0.92, 0.77}
(L {US qt, Imp qt})
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DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL
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•The forward-G sensor is integrated with the combine sensor to detect and calculate the vehicle forward-G force
and change in voltage to the DSC HU/CM.
Structure/Operation
•The drive train of 4WD vehicles delivers driving force to all four wheels, and due to this interlocking, the speed
of all wheels during braking is the same. When driving on road surfaces with especially low m (friction
coefficient), it is difficult to estimate the vehicle speed based on the wheel speed, and DSC braking becomes
unreliable. (For 2WD vehicles, the front and rear wheels are independent, so it is possible to accurately
estimate the vehicle speed by measuring the difference between the rotation speeds of the front and rear tires.)
A forward-G sensor has been installed to overcome this situation. When braking, the change in G-force is
detected, and the road surface m is judged (low m, high m), enabling a correction of the vehicle speed
estimation.
•The output voltage characteristic for the combine sensor is 2.5 V when the vehicle is standing still, and
changes accordingly as forward-G is formed.
•Forward-G is formed when the sensor detects an inertial force created by, and in proportion to, a G- force
acting on a silicon detection component.
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CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN)A6E692067650203•ABS (ABS/TCS) or DSC HU/CM transmit/receive information through CAN. Due to the addition of TCM, 4WD
CM, and the MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine model, the following information has been changed. For detailed
information on CAN, see the “CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK.” (See T–3 OUTLINE.)
Transmitted Information
•Coupling torque request (to 4WD CM)
•DSC operating condition (to 4WD CM)
Received Information
•Coupling torque (from 4WD CM)
•Shift position (from TCM)
•Fuel injection information (only MZR-CD (RF Turbo), from PCM)
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(V)
2.5
-14.70
+14.7(m/s
2)
45
3
6
2
1
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1 External view
2 Front of vehicle
3 Output voltage characteristic4 Deceleration
5 Forward-G
6 Acceleration
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WGN)A6E741201015201Specification (Unloaded)*1
2WD
*
1: Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
*2: Difference between left and right must not exceed 1 °30'.*3: Distance between wheel center and fender brim is 405 mm {15.94 in} (reference value).
4WD
*
1: Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
*2: Difference between left and right must not exceed 1 °30'.
Maximum Steering Angle Adjustment 1. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
3. Turn the tie rods to equalize the length L.
Maximum left/right difference3 mm {0.12 in}
4. Turn the tie rods equally to provide the correct maximum steering angle.
5. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts.
Tightening torque68.6—98.0 N·m {7.00—9.99 kgf·m, 50.6—72.2 ft·lbf}
6. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
7. Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the steering angle.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Item Fuel gauge indication
Empty 1/4 1/2 3/4 Full
Maximum steering angle Inner
18 inch wheel specification vehicles: 36
°±3°
Except for above: 39 °±3°
Outer 18 inch wheel specification vehicles: 30
°±3°
Except for above: 31 °±3°
Total toe-in (mm {in}) Tire: 2
±4 {0.08 ±0.16}, Rim inner: 1 ±3 {0.04 ±0.12}
(degree) 0 °11 ′±0°22 ′
Caster angle
*2
(Reference value) normal 3
°30' ±1 ° 3°32' ±1 ° 3°34' ±1° 3°37' ±1° 3°40' ±1 °
elevated*33 °25' ±1 ° 3°27' ±1 ° 3°29' ±1° 3°32' ±1° 3°35' ±1 °
Camber angle
*2
(Reference value) normal -0
°14' ±1 ° -0°15' ±1°
elevated*3-0 °07' ±1 ° -0°08' ±1°
Steering axis inclination
(Reference value) normal 5
°24'
elevated
*35 °15' 5 °16'
Item Fuel gauge indication
Empty 1/4 1/2 3/4 Full
Maximum steering angle Inner 39
°±3°
Outer 31 °±3°
Total toe-in (mm {in}) Tire: 2
±4 {0.08 ±0.16}, Rim inner: 1 ±3 {0.04 ±0.12}
(degree) 0 °11 ′±0°22 ′
Caster angle*
2 (reference value) 3
°25' ±1 ° 3°27' ±1 ° 3°29' ±1 ° 3°32' ±1 ° 3°35' ±1 °
Camber angle*
2(reference value) -0
°07' ±1 ° -0°08' ±1°
Steering axis inclination (reference value) 5 °15' 5 °16'
LEFT AND RIGHT DIFFERENCE
L
LESS THAN 3 mm {0.12 in}
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