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:
Engine Abbreviations
AAS
Active Adaptive Shift
ABS
Antilock Brake System
ABDC
After Bottom Dead Center
ACC
Accessories
AFS
Adaptive Front Lighting System
ALC
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Clutch Release Collar Inspection [C66 M R]
CAUTION:
Do not clean the clutch release collar with cleaning fluids or a steam cleaner
because it is filled with grease.
Operation Inspection
1. Turn the collar while applying force in the axial direction, and inspect for
sticking, excessive resistance, and an abnormal noise.
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Brake/Clutch Fluid
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir.
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly. It should be kept at MAX.
The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with
wear of brake and clutch linings. If it is ...
