Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Cylinder Head Gasket
Purpose, Function
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The cylinder head gasket is installed between the cylinder head and cylinder block to prevent leakage of air-fuel mixture, combustion gas, engine oil, and engine coolant.
Construction
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A four-layer type metal gasket has been adopted for the cylinder head gasket.
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 inj ...
Cylinder Head
Outline
With the adoption of the rocker arm (built into needle roller bearing), the
sliding resistance has been reduced.
With the adoption of the HLA, the valve clearance is maintain ...
Other materials:
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
When foreign material such as an iron chip is on the CKP sensor, it can cause
abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and adversely affect
the engine control. Be sure there is no foreign material on the CKP sensor when
replacing.
Do not assemble t ...
Hood
WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open
while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in
a serious accident.
Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parke ...
Roof Molding Removal
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position shown in the figure.
2. Rotate a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow in
the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure and remove the roof molding from the front
T-stud.
3. Rotate the roof molding in th ...
