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:
Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Removal/Installation
1. Remove the trunk board..
2. Remove the trunk end trim..
3. Remove the rear scuff plate..
4. Remove the trunk side trim..
5. Disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor connector.
6. Press the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor tabs and press out the sensor toward
the outside of the vehicl ...
Sas Control Module Configuration (Using Read/Write Function) [Standard Deployment
Control System]
NOTE:
When performing configuration, it is necessary to read the vehicle specification
information from the SAS control module before replacing it. Connect the M-MDS
to the vehicle and perform vehicle identification before removing the SAS control
module. The vehicle specification i ...
Main Silencer
Purpose, Function
Reduces the exhaust noise.
Construction
The main silencer is installed to the vehicle rear, under the trunk compartment.
2WD
AWD
The main silencer consists of the filters, holder, set plates and stiffener.
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