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:
Cylinder Head Gasket
Purpose, Function
The cylinder head gasket is installed between the cylinder head and cylinder
block to prevent leakage of air-fuel mixture, combustion gas, engine oil, and
engine coolant.
Construction
A four-layer type metal gasket has been adopted for the cylinder head ga ...
Audio Control Switch Operation
When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering
wheel is possible.
NOTE
Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions,
the switches will be inoperable.
• When the ignition is switched off.
• When the power button on the audio uni ...
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the
proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator.
• Inspect the battery and its cable ...
