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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Oil Filter
Purpose, Function Engine oil is filtered by passing engine oil through the oil filter element. Construction The oil filter is installed on the right side surface of the cylinder block. A spin-on type (full-flow type) oil filter has been adopted. The bypa ...

Cylinder Head Gasket Replacement
WARNING: A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing. Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. Fuel line spills and leakag ...

M Position Switch Inspection [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Continuity Inspection NOTE: The M position switch is built into the selector lever component. 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the front console.. 3. Disconnect the selector lever component connector. 4. Verify that the continuity between selector lever c ...