Mazda CX-9 2007 Service Highlights page 151

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT STRUCTURE
• A bell joint has been adopted for the wheel-side constant velocity joint, reducing vibration and noise.
• A tripod joint have been adopted for the differential side constant velocity joint to reduce booming noise during
high-speed driving and vibration when idling.
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NG: JOINT SHAFT
JOINT SHAFT OUTLINE
Construction
• A joint shaft has been adopted to make the right and left sides of the drive shaft isometric, reducing torque
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steer when accelerating quickly from a standstill and improving driveability.
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Torque steer
The vehicle pulls to one side during acceleration from a standstill or normal acceleration due to a right-left
difference in momentum created by engine torque.
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NG: REAR DRIVE SHAFT
DRIVE SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE JOINT
2WD
AWD
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