Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 1018

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]
Vehicle speed at shift point table
Range Mode
M Manual
P Position Test
1. Shift into P position on a gentle slope. Release the brake and verify that the vehicle does not roll.
• If there is any malfunction, inspect the ATX. (See 05-03-4 SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM
TABLE[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]
WM: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE FLUID
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection
1. Inspect the ATF for the following to determine whether the transaxle should be disassembled.
• The ATF is muddy.
• The ATF smells strange or unusual.
ATF Condition
Clear dark red
Light red (pink)
Has burnt smell and metal
Reddish
particles are found
brown
Has no burnt smell
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Inspection
Caution
• The ATF amount varies according to ATF temperature. Therefore, when checking the ATF level or
replacing the ATF, use a thermometer to measure the temperature and adjust the ATF amount to
the specified level according to the specified temperature.
1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Apply the parking brake and position wheel chocks securely to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
05-17–10
Throttle
Shift
condition
TCC ON (M
Half throttle
→M
M
6
→M
M
5
→M
M
All round
4
→M
M
3
→M
M
2
→M
M
6
→M
M
5
→M
M
Kickdown
4
→M
M
3
→M
M
2
Condition
Normal
Contaminated with water
Deteriorated ATF
Normal
Vehicle speed
km/h {mph}
)
185— 198 {115— 122}
6
49— 55 {31— 34}
5
31— 37 {20— 22}
4
22— 28 {14— 17}
3
5— 11 {4— 6}
1
5— 11 {4— 6}
1
215— 225 {134— 139}
5
45— 55 {28— 34}
4
25— 35 {16— 21}
3
4— 12 {3— 7}
2
5— 11 {4— 6}
1
• Damaged oil cooler
• Poor filler tube installation:
Problem could occur to parts inside the transaxle due
to water contamination.
If necessary, replace the transaxle.
Defective powertrain components inside the transaxle:
Particles cause wide range of problems by clogging
the oil pipe, control valve body and oil cooler.
• A large amount of metal particles are found.
If necessary, replace the transaxle.
• Flush the system due to possible clogging of the oil
pipe or oil cooler.
• Discoloration by oxidation
Turbine speed
(rpm)
3,600— 3,850
1,000— 1,050
800— 900
750— 900
250— 450
350— 700
4,200— 4,350
1,100— 1,300
850— 1,100
200— 500
350— 700
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Possible cause
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