Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Timing Chain, Chain Tensioner
Purpose, Function
Timing chain
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The timing chain transmits the rotation force of the crankshaft to the camshaft to perform the rotation timing of the crankshaft and camshaft.
Chain tensioner
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The chain tensioner constantly maintains the timing chain tension and the timing chain operation is stabilized.
Construction
Timing chain
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The timing chain is installed between the camshaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket.
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Lubrication of the timing chain and each sprocket is performed using the engine oil from the engine front cover.
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Improvement of the rigidity of the chain guide and tensioner arm and the stability of the timing chain operation have reduced the sliding resistance.
Chain tensioner
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The chain tensioner is installed to the cylinder block (engine front).
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An oil pressure type chain tensioner has been adopted for the chain tensioner.
OPERATION
Chain tensioner
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Fluctuation in the timing chain tension by oil pressure and spring force is suppressed, and the tension is maintained at a constant.
Timing Chain Removal/Installation
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
If the camshaft is rotated with the timing chain removed ...
Control
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Other materials:
Front Drive Shaft (Double Offset Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1
Boot band (transaxle side)
(See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOINT) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
2
Clip
(See Clip Disassembly Note.)
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Variable Valve Timing Mechanism
Outline
Achieves optimum valve timing according to the driving conditions by the
variable valve timing mechanism changing the phases of the camshaft.
An electric type variable valve timing mechanism on the intake side and a
hydraulic pressure type on the exhaust side has been ad ...
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 PCM as a CMP signal.
Construction
Intake CMP sensor
Installed on the cylinder head.
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