Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Oil Shower Pipe
Outline
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Mechanical resistance loss has been reduced through structural changes to achieve optimum fuel economy. An oil shower pipe has been adopted as a part of this structural change.
Purpose, Function
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The oil shower pipe injects engine oil to lubricate the contact points of the cam and rocker arm. As a result, wear resistance of sliding part is reduced.
Construction
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The oil shower pipe is installed to the camshaft cap.
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The oil shower pipe utilizes the engine oil injection holes at the top of the camshaft.
Operation
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The oil shower pipe injects engine oil from the engine oil injection holes using hydraulic pressure.
Oil Seal (Side Gear) Replacement
1. Remove the drain plug and the drain differential oil into a container.
2. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.
3. Remove the rear drive shaft..
4. Remove the clip from the dr ...
Oil Strainer [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The oil strainer filters particulate matter in the ATF by passing it through
the built-in filter.
Construction
The oil strainer is a built-in, non-woven fabric ...
Other materials:
Rear Shock Absorber Disposal
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a rear shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The
gas in the rear shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips into
the eyes and face when drilling.
1. Clamp a rear shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing
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Washer Nozzle
Purpose
The washer nozzle sprays the washer fluid sent from the washer motor to the
optimum positions on the windshield.
Construction
A ball-shaped spray orifice is set inside the washer nozzle which can be
adjusted up or down.
The washer nozzle is moved u ...
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing
to stop. Then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested.
Fuel spray is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel-filler
cap is r ...
