Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Hydraulic 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 hydraulic 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 ignition coil/ion sensors..
4. Remove the cylinder head cover..
5. Verify that the notch of the rotor and projection of the cover on the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator are aligned and fitted.
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If the notch of the rotor and projection of the cover are not aligned, rotate the crankshaft in the direction the engine rotates two turns and verify that they are aligned.
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If the notch of the rotor and projection of the cover are still not aligned, replace the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator..
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If, when turning the crankshaft, there is a slapping noise from the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator each time before the cam reaches its maximum lift, it means that the actuator is not secured. Replace the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator..
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fresh Air Duct
Purpose, Function
Conducts fresh air from outside the engine compartment.
Increases air density by taking fresh air, which is cooler than the engine
compartment, to enhance the charg ...
Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing Actuator
Purpose, Function
The hydraulic variable valve timing actuator operates according to the hydraulic
pressure and changes the phases of the exhaust camshaft. As a result, the open/close
per ...
Other materials:
Miller Cycle Engine
Outline
The Miller cycle engine is a high-efficiency engine which achieves high fuel
economy performance by obtaining a high-expansion ratio.
The Miller cycle engine achieves a high-expansion ratio without increasing
its effective compression ratio by retarding the intake air va ...
Interior Lights
Overhead Lights
Front Map Lights
When the overhead light switch is in the door or off position, press the lens
to illuminate the front map lights, and then press the lens again to turn them off.
NOTE
The front map lights will not turn off even if the lens is pressed in the
following ca ...
Power Window Main Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Inner garnish. (driver's side).
b. Front door trim. (driver's side).
c. Power window main switch.
3. Connect the power window main switch connector.
4. Connect the negative battery cable..
5. Measure t ...
