Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Electric Variable Valve Timing Actuator Inspection
WARNING:
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A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
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Do not disassemble the electric variable valve timing actuator because it is a precision unit.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the plug hole plate..
3. Remove the electric variable valve timing motor/driver..
4. Rotate the eccentric shaft of the electric variable valve timing actuator by hand and verify that it rotates smoothly.
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If it does not rotate smoothly, replace the electric variable valve timing actuator..
NOTE:
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Hook a finger onto the joint groove of the eccentric shaft to rotate the shaft easily.
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The eccentric shaft stops rotating at the maximum retard position when it is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the front, and at the maximum advance position when rotated clockwise.
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The eccentric shaft rotates 15.8 turns from the maximum retard position to the maximum advance position.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Compression Inspection
WARNING:
Hot engines and oil can cause severe burns. Be careful not to burn yourself
during removal/installation of each component.
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignit ...
Electric Variable Valve Timing Actuator
Purpose, Function
The electric variable valve timing actuator changes the phases of the intake
camshaft relative to the crankshaft. As a result, the open/close period of the
intake valve ...
Other materials:
Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed
sensor connector (axle sid ...
Key Warning Light (Red)/Key Indicator Light (Green)
Purpose
KEY warning light (red)
The KEY warning indicator light (red) notifies the user that the engine cannot
be started, the remote transmitter is outside of the vehicle, or that there
is a malfunction in the system.
KEY indicator light (green)
The KEY indicator light (g ...
Front Heat Duct Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Dashboard under cover.
b. Side wall.
c. Glove compartment.
3. Detach the tab and remove the front heat duct.
LH
RH
4. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
