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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Other materials:
Air Intake Actuator [Manual Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The air intake actuator moves the air intake door in the blower unit to switch
the air intake port.
Function
The air intake actuator drives the motor based on the signal from the climate
control unit and moves the air intake door to the FRESH or REC position.
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Propeller Shaft On Vehicle Inspection
Joint Area Excessive Play Inspection
1. Shake the universal joint by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.
2. If there is any excessive play, replace the propeller shaft..
Propeller Shaft Runout Inspection
CAUTION:
Do not rotate the propeller shaft using engine force wh ...
Tcs/DSC Indicator Light
Purpose/Function
The TCS/DSC indicator light, built into the instrument cluster, informs the
driver of the following vehicle conditions.
TCS is operating. (Drive wheel is slipping.)
DSC is operating. (Vehicle side-slip condition.)
Roll over mitigation (RO ...
