Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Water Pump
Purpose, Function
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The water pump operates by obtaining drive force from the engine via the drive belt to pump engine coolant.
Construction
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The water pump is installed to the engine front.
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The water pump consists of the following parts:
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A hard plastic shroud impeller has been adopted to the impeller. As a result, leakage loss from the front and back surfaces of the impeller is reduced and the pump efficiency is improved.
Operation
1. The water pump pulley rotates by obtaining drive force from the engine via the drive belt.
2. The impeller with the water pump pulley and shaft connected rotates to pump engine coolant.
Water Pump Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while
the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine
coolant and steam may ...
Cooling Fan Relay
Purpose, Function
The cooling fan relay operates by receiving the signal from the PCM to supply
power to the cooling fan motor.
Construction
The cooling fan relay is installed o ...
Other materials:
Oil Pressure Switch Inspection
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off) and verify that the oil pressure warning
light is illuminated.
2. Start the engine and verify that the oil pressure warning light turns off.
If the oil pressure warning light is not illuminated or remains illuminated,
inspect the wiring harness ...
Cylinder Block
Purpose, Function
The cylinder block forms the cylinder and crankcase.
Construction
The cylinder block consists of the upper cylinder block and lower cylinder
block.
The cylinder block is an open deck type with excellent cooling performance.
The lightweight cyl ...
When Warning/Indicator Lights Illuminate/Flash
If the brake system warning light illuminates
If the light stays on after the parking brake is fully released there may be
a problem with the brakes.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
You may notice that the pedal is harder to depress or that it may go closer to
t ...
