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REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC
CONVERTER
1. REMOVE CONVERTER
(a) Jack up the vehicle.
(b) Check that the converter is cool.
(c) Remove the four bolts and nuts holding the pipes to the con-
verter.
(d) Remove the converter and two gaskets.
2. REINSTALL CONVERTER
(a) Place new two gaskets on the front and rear pipes.
(b) Install the converter with the bolts and nuts. Torque the bolts
and nuts. ,
Torque: 440 kg±cm (32 ft±Ib, 43 N±m)
INSPECTION OF HEAT INSULATOR
1. CHECK HEAT INSULATOR FOR DAMAGE
2. CHECK FOR ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN
CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND HEAT INSULATOR
± EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS (2VZ±FE)Three±Way Catalyst (TWC) SystemEC±25
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The 3S±FE engine is an in±line 4±cylinder engine with the cylinders numbered 1 ± 2 ± 3 ± 4 from the
front.
The crankshaft is supported by 5 bearing inside the crankcase. These bearing are made of aluminum
alloy.
The crankshaft is integrated with 8 weights for balance. Oil holes are placed in the center of the crank-
shaft to supply oil to the connecting rods, bearing, pistons and other components.
This engine's ignition order is 1 ± 3 ± 4 ± 2. The cylinder head is made of aluminum alloy, with a cross
flow type intake and exhaust layout and with pent±roof type combustion chambers. The spark plugs are
located in the center of the combustion chamber.
The intake manifold has 8 independent long ports and utilizes the inertial supercharging effect to im-
prove engine torque at low and medium speeds.
Exhaust and intake valves are equipped with irregular pitch springs made of special valve spring carbon
steel which are capable of functioning no matter what the engine speed.
The intake side camshaft is driven by a timing belt, and a gear on the intake side camshaft engages with
a gear on the exhaust side camshaft to drive it. The cam journal is supported at 5 places between the
valve lifters of each cylinder and on the front end of the cylinder head. Lubrication of the cam journal and
gear is accomplished by oil being supplied through the oiler port in the center of the camshaft.
Adjustment of the valve clearance is done by means of outer shim type system, in which valve adjusting
shims are located above the valve lifters. This permits replacement of the shims without removal of the
camshafts.
The resin timing belt cover is made of 2 pieces. A service hole is provided in the No. 1 belt cover for ad-
justing the timing belt tension.
Piston are made of high temperature±resistant aluminum alloy, and a depression is built into the piston
head to prevent interference with the valves.
Piston pins are the semi±floating type, with the pins fastened to the connecting rods by pressure fitting,
allowing the pistons and pins to float.
The No. 1 compression ring is made of steel and the No. 2 compression ring is made of cast iron. The oil
ring is made of a combination of steel and stainless steel. The outer diameter of each piston ring is
slightly larger than the diameter of the piston and the flexibility of the rings allows them to hug the cylin-
der walls when they are mounted on the piston rings No. 1 and No. 2 work to prevent gas leakage from
the cylinder and oil ring works to clear oil off the cylinder walls to prevent it from entering the combustion
chambers.
The cylinder block is made of cast iron. It has 4 cylinders which are approximately 2 times the length of
the piston stroke. The top of the cylinders is closed off by the cylinder head and the lower end of the cyl-
inders becomes the crankcase, in which the crankshaft is installed. In .addition, the cylinder block con-
tains a water jacket, through which coolant is pumped to cool the cylinders.
The oil pan is bolted onto the bottom of the cylinder block. The oil pan is an oil reservoir made of
pressed steel shoot. A dividing plate is included inside the oil pan to keep sufficient oil in the bottom of
the pan even when the vehicle is tilted. This dividing plate also prevents the oil from making waves when
the vehicle is topped suddenly and thus shifting the oil away from the oil pump suction pipe.
± ENGINE MECHANICALDescription (3S±FE)EM±3
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COMPRESSION CHECK
HINT: If there is lack of power, excessive oil consumption or
poor fuel economy, measure the compression pressure.
1. WARM UP AND STOP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating tempera-
ture.
2. DISCONNECT COLD START INJECTOR CONNECTOR
3. DISCONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
4. REMOVE SPARK PLUGS (See page IG±6 or 11)
5. CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE
(a) Insert a compression gauge into the spark plug hole.
(b) Fully open the throttle.
(c) While cranking the engine, measure the compression pres-
sure.
HINT: Always use a fully charged battery to obtain engine
speed of 250 rpm or more.
(d) Repeat steps (a) through (c) for each cylinder.
NOTICE: This measurement must be in as short a time
as possible.
Compression pressure:
12.5 kg±cm
2 (178 psi, 1,226 kPa) or more
Minimum pressure:
10.0 kg/cm
2 (142 psi, 981 kPa)
Difference between each cylinder:
1.0 kg/cm
2 (14 psi, 98 kPa) or less
(e) if the cylinder compression in one or more cylinders is low,
pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder through
the spark plug hole and repeat steps (a) through (e) for cyl-
inders with low compression.
wIf adding oil helps the compression chances are that the pis-
ton rings and/or cylinder bore are worn or damaged.
wIf pressure stays low, a valve may be sticking or seating is im-
proper, or there may be leakage past the gasket.
6. REINSTALL SPARK PLUGS (See page IG±7 or 11)
Torque: 180 kg±cm 0 3 ft±Ib, 18 N±m)
7. RECONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
8. RECONNECT COLD START INJECTOR CONNECTOR
± ENGINE MECHANICALCompression CheckEM±22
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INSTALLATION OF TIMING BELT
(See page EM±23)
1. INSTALL OIL PUMP PULLEY
(a) Align the cutouts of the pulley and shaft, and slide the
pulley.
(b) Using SST, install and torque the nut.
SST 09616±30011
Torque: 290 kg±cm (21 ft±Ib, 28 N±m)
4. TEMPORARILY INSTALL NO.1 IDLER PULLEY AND
TENSION SPRING
(a) Install the pulley with the bolt. Do not tighten the bolt yet.
(b) Install the tension spring.
(e) Pry the pulley toward the left as far as it will go and tighten
the bolt.
5. TEMPORARILY INSTALL TIMING BELT
NOTICE: The engine should be cold.
Install the timing belt on the crankshaft timing, oil pump,
No±2 idler and water pump pulleys.
HINT: If reusing the timing belt, align the points marked dur-
ing removal, and install the belt with the arrow pointing in
the direction of engine revolution.3. INSTALL NO.2 IDLER PULLEY
(a) Install the pulley with the bolt. Torque the bolt.
Torque: 425 kg±cm (31 ft±Ib, 42 N±m)
(b) Check that the pulley moves smoothly.
HINT: Remove any oil or water on the idler pulley and keep it
clean.2. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY
Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley,
and slide the pulley.
± ENGINE MECHANICALTiming Belt (3S±FE)EM±29
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9. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEY
(a) Align the camshaft knock pin with the knock pin groove
of the pulley, and slide the pulley.
(b) Using SST, install the plate washer and bolt.
Torque the bolt.
SST 09278±54012
Torque: 550 kg±cm (40 ft±Ib, 54 N±m)
8. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
(a) Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley, slide
the pulley.
(b) using SST, install and torque the bolt.
SST 09213±54015 (09213±00030) and 09330± 21
Torque: 1,100 kg±cm (80 ft±Ib, 108 N±m)
10. SET NO.1 CYLINDER .TO TDC/COMPRESSION
(a) Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align the its groove with
the º0º timing mark of the No. 1 timing belt cover. 6. INSTALL TIMING BELT GUIDE
Install the guide, facing the cup side outward.
7. INSTALL NO.1 TIMING BELT COVER
(a) Install the gasket to the belt cover.
(b) Install the belt cover with the four bolts.
± ENGINE MECHANICALTiming Belt (3S±FE)EM±30
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(b) (2WD)
Install the mounting insulator to the mounting bracket
and body, and temporarily install the mounting insula-
tor bolt, four nuts and mounting stay bolt (A). Torque
the mounting insulator bolt and four nuts. Do not
torque the mounting stay bolt (A) yet.
Torque:
Bolt 650 kg±cm (47 ft±lb, 64 N±m)
Nut To bracket 530 kg±cm (38 ft±lb, 52 N±m)
To body 900 kg±cm (65 ft±11b, 88 N±m)
14. INSTALL SPARK PLUGS (See page IG±7)
Torque: 180 kg±cm (13 ft±lb, 18 N±m)
15. INSTALL ENGINE RH MOUNTING INSULATOR AND
BRACKET
(a) Install the bracket with the three bolts. Torque the bolts.
Torque: 530 kg±cm (38 ft±ib, 52 N±m)
13. INSTALL NO±2 TIMING BELT COVER
(a) Install the two gaskets to the No. 1 and No.2 belt covers.
(b) Install the belt cover with the five bolts. (c) Check that each pulley aligns with the timing marks as
shown in the figure.
If the marks do not align, remove the timing belt and
reinstall it.
(d) Torque the mount bolt of the No.1 idler pulley.
Torque: 425 kg±cm (31 ft±Ib, 42 N±m)
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(4WD)
Install the mounting stay and ground strap with the bolt and
nut. Torque the bolt and nut.
Torque: 740 kg±cm (54 ft±Ib, 73 N±m)
18. INSTALL ALTERNATOR BRACKET
Torque: 425 kg±cm (31 ft±Ib, 42 N±m)
19. INSTALL ALTERNATOR (See page CH±14)
20. INSTALL DRIVE BELTS
Adjust the drive belts. (See page CH±3)
Drive belt tension:
Alternator w/ A/C . New belt 175 + 5 lb
Used belt 130 + 10 Ib
w/o, A/C New belt 125 + 25 Ib
Used belt 9 5 + 20 Ib
PS pump New belt 125 + 10 lb
Used belt 80 + 20 Ib
21. INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
(See step 26 on page EM±137)
22. INSTALL ENGINE RH UNDER COVER
23. INSTALL RH FRONT WHEEL
24. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF
BATTERY (c) (4WD)
Install the mounting insulator with the through bolt and two
nuts. Torque the through bolt and nuts.
Torque:
Through bolt 890 kg±cm (64 ft±Ib, 87 N±m)
Nut 530 kg±cm (38 ft±Ib, 52 N±m)
16. LOWER ENGINE
17. INSTALL ENGINE RH MOUNTING STAY
(2WD)
Install the mounting stay with the three bolts. Torque the
bolts.
Torque: 740 kg±cm (54 ft±lb, 73 N±m)
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2. INSTALL NO±1 IDLER PULLEY
(a) Apply adhesive to two or three threads of the mount bolt end.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833±00080, THREE BOND
1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
(b) Using a 8 mm hexagon wrench, install the idler pulley with
the plate washer and bolt. Torque the bolt.
Torque: 350 kg±cm (25 ft±Ib, 34 N±m)
(c) Check that the pulley bracket moves smoothly.
3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL TIMING BELT
NOTICE: The engine should be cold.
(a) Remove any oil or water on the crankshaft timing,
No.1 idler and water pump pulleys, and keep them clean.
(b) Align the installation mark on the timing belt with the drilled
mark of the crankshaft timing pulley.
(c) Install the timing belt on the crankshaft timing, No.1
idler and water pump pulleys.
INSTALLATION OF TIMING BELT
(See page EM±34)
1. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY
(a) Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the timing
pulley.
(b) Slide the timing pulley, facing the flange side inward.
5. INSTALL NO.1 TIMING BELT COVER
(a) Install the gasket to the tinning belt cover.
(b) Install the tinning belt cover with the four bolts.4. INSTALL TIMING BELT GUIDE
Install the belt guide, facing the cup side outward.
± ENGINE MECHANICALTiming Belt (2VZ±FE)EM±42