Mazda Speed 6. Manual — part 9

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Electronic Control Coupling
The electronic control coupling switches power to the rear wheels the rear
differential.

Internal Components

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Electromagnetic Clutch OFF

Electromagnetic solenoid off, pilot clutch released
No power to rear differential and the rear wheels are turning at same rate as
front

The ball is centered in the pilot cam so no pressure is exerted on the main clutch
and no torque is transmitted to the rear differential.

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Power to Electromagnetic Clutch

Electromagnetic solenoid energized, pilot clutch applied
A slight difference in speed between the front and rear wheels

When the electromagnetic coil is energized and the front wheels rotate at a
different rate than the rear wheels, the ball separates the main cam and the pilot
cam. This exerts force on the main clutch and torque is transmitted from the
driveshaft to the rear differential.

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Tochigi-Fuji Limited Slip Differential (LSD)