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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Shift Panel Removal/Installation
ATX 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Selector lever to neutral position. 3. Remove the front console box.. 4. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the shift panel in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) while detaching clips A, hook B. 5. D ...

Cylinder Head Cover
Purpose, Function The cylinder head cover prevents foreign material penetration and engine oil spatter. The oil baffle plate reduces engine oil consumption by separating the engine oil from the blow-by gas. Construction The lightweight cylinder head cover is made of ...

Knock Sensor (Ks)
Purpose/Function Detects abnormal combustion in the cylinder as basic information for mainly determining the ignition timing. Detects abnormal combustion in the combustion chamber and inputs it to the PCM as a knocking signal. Construction Installed on the cylinder ...