Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Cylinder Block

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Engine / Engine Assembly / Cylinder Block

Purpose, Function

The cylinder block forms the cylinder and crankcase.

Construction

The cylinder block consists of the upper cylinder block and lower cylinder block.
The cylinder block is an open deck type with excellent cooling performance.
The lightweight cylinder block is made of aluminum alloy with excellent heat dispersion.
With the adoption of the lower cylinder block, the coupling rigidity of the transaxle and support rigidity of the crankshaft have been improved reducing engine vibration.
The oil separator function is set to the upper cylinder block, enhancing ventilation of the blow-by gas.

Engine Front Cover

Purpose, Function The engine front cover covers the front of the engine to prevent engine oil spillage, noise leakage, and foreign material penetration. Construction The engine ...

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Down Switch [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function The down switch detects the shift down operation of the selector lever. The down switch signal is sent to the TCM via CAN and is used for manual shift control and engine-transaxle integration control. Construction The down switch is installed to the se ...

Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab A while pulling the rear scuff plate in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach hook B, clips C, pins D while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2). 2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab E whi ...

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
Purpose The engine oil pressure warning light warns the driver that the engine oil level is insufficient. Function When the instrument cluster receives the engine oil pressure warning light request signal sent from the PCM via the CAN signal, it illuminates the engine oi ...