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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Other materials:
Power Outer Mirror
Outline
The power outer mirror adjusts the outer mirror glass position up/down and
left/right using the up/down adjustment motor and, left/right adjustment motor.
The up/down adjustment motor and, left/right adjustment motor turns clockwise
(down/right direction) or counterclock ...
Door Trim
Purpose/Function
The front and rear door trims are equipped with shock absorbing pads for
impulse force relief during a collision.
Construction
Shock absorbing pads are installed inside the front and rear door trims.
Shock absorbing pads absorb the impulse force during ...
Rear Mount Camera
Purpose, Function
The rear mount camera shoots the conditions at the rear of the vehicle in
color, and after converting the video signal, it outputs the signal to the audio
unit. (with color LCD)
Construction
The rear mount camera is installed onto the liftgate.
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