Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Drive Plate Removal/Installation: Notes
2023 Mazda CX-5 SSECTION Notes
Special Service Tool (SST)
| 49 E011 1A0 Ring gear brake set |
Replacement Part
| Bolt Quantity: 6 Location of use: Drive plate |
- Remove the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FW6AX-EL] .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
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DRIVE PLATE COMPONENT OPERATIONSComponent No. Refer to 1 Drive plate installation bolts
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Removal Note .)
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Installation Note .)2 Backing plate 3 Drive plate - Install in the reverse order of removal.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.