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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Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection
Airflow Inspection 1. Disconnect the section (A) of ventilation hose shown in the figure. 2. Start the engine and verify that vacuum is applied to the end of the disconnected ventilation hose while the engine is idling. If vacuum is not applied to the ventilation hose, perform the p ...

Control Valve Body [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
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Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation
1. Remove the front under cover No.2.. 2. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal. 4. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary.. 1 Front lower arm ball joint 2 Front lower arm ...