Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Cylinder Block

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Engine / Engine Assembly / 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 cylinder block is made of aluminum alloy with excellent heat dispersion.
With the adoption of the lower cylinder block, the coupling rigidity of the transaxle and support rigidity of the crankshaft have been improved reducing engine vibration.
The oil separator function is set to the upper cylinder block, enhancing ventilation of the blow-by gas.

Engine Front Cover

Purpose, Function The engine front cover covers the front of the engine to prevent engine oil spillage, noise leakage, and foreign material penetration. Construction The engine ...

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Oil Control Valve (OCV)
Purpose, Function The OCV switches the oil passage to the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator to control the opening/closing period of the exhaust valve. Construction The OCV is installed to the exhaust camshaft cap (No.1). The OCV consists of a spool valve wh ...

Air Cleaner Element Inspection
1. Remove the air cleaner element.. 2. Inspect the following items: Has the replacement interval past? Is the air cleaner element soiled, damaged, or bent? Are the air cleaner case and the air cleaner element correctly sealed? Is the correct air cleaner element inst ...

Front Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the front stabilizer control link.. 2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the front stabilizer control link. 3. Rotate the front stabilizer control link ball joint stud 10 times and shake it side to side 10 times. 4. Measure the front stabilizer c ...