Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Camshaft
Purpose, Function
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The camshaft is rotated by receiving the rotation force of the crankshaft via the timing chain. The valve is opened and closed according to the cam shape at this time.
Construction
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The camshaft is installed to the cylinder head.
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The intake camshaft is a five-bearing type and the exhaust camshaft is a six-bearing type.
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The camshaft thrust force is suppressed by the No.1 journal.
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The camshaft has the following parts shown in the figure.
Valve timing
Type A
Type B
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
Purpose/Function
Detects the camshaft speed as basic information for mainly determining the
fuel injection timing and ignition timing.
Detects the camshaft speed and inputs it to the ...
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
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Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system
recognizes.
If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key, the engine
will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle.
If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the k ...
Shift Point Control (Automatic Shift Control) [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Outline
The TCM implements auto shift control according to the vehicle speed and
accelerator pedal depression amount while in D position.
When the vehicle is stopped with the selector lever is in the D position
and the brake pedal depressed, the neutral idle control is performed ...
Ambient Temperature Display
Purpose
The ambient temperature display notifies the user of the ambient temperature.
Function
The instrument cluster displays the ambient temperature based on the ambient
temperature signal sent from the PCM as a CAN signal.
The ambient temperature is displayed betwee ...
