Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Crankshaft, Main Bearing
Purpose, Function
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The crankshaft converts the reciprocating movement of the piston to a rotational movement via the connecting rod.
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The main bearing forms an oil film on the outer surface of the crankshaft journal to prevent wear due to sliding.
Construction
Crankshaft
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The crankshaft is installed to the inside (crankcase) of the cylinder block.
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The crankshaft has a key groove to match timing to the crankshaft pulley.
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The crankshaft has the following parts shown in the figure.
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The optimized shaft diameter ratio of the crankshaft journal and crank pin has reduced sliding resistance while maintaining rigidity.
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The steel crankshaft has five bearings and eight counterweights for improved accuracy in the rotational balance.
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The crankshaft journal and crank pin have been induction hardened* to bear high loads.
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The crankshaft has an oil passage for supplying engine oil to the crankshaft journal and crank pin.
Main bearing
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The main bearing is installed to the outer surface of the crankshaft journal.
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The upper main bearing and lower main bearing are made of aluminum alloy.
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The upper main bearing has an oil groove and oil hole.
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Thrust force is suppressed by the thrust bearings on both sides of the No.3 journal.
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
Purpose/Function
Detects the crankshaft speed as basic information for mainly determining
the fuel injection timing and ignition timing.
Detects the crankshaft speed and inputs it to ...
Motor Mounts
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Keyless Antenna [Keyless Entry System]
Purpose
Outputs a request signal and specifies the remote transmitter location.
Function
The keyless antennas output request signals based on the signals from the
start stop unit.
Construction, Operation
Request signals are output by the keyless antenna installed ...
Miller Cycle Engine
Outline
The Miller cycle engine is a high-efficiency engine which achieves high fuel
economy performance by obtaining a high-expansion ratio.
The Miller cycle engine achieves a high-expansion ratio without increasing
its effective compression ratio by retarding the intake air va ...
Front Oil Seal Replacement
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Remove the splash shield..
3. Remove the drive belt..
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reve ...
