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1B INSTALLATION
76G01B-113
76G01B-114
76G01B-115
Radiator
1. Install the radiator and cooling fan.
Tightening torque:
8—11 N-m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 in-lb)
2. Connect the radiator harness.
3. Connect the upper and lower radiator hoses.
Note
a) Position the hose clamp in the original lo-
cation on the hose.
b) Squeeze the clamp lightly with large pliers
to ensure a good fit.
Heater Hose and Fuel Hose
Connect the heater hoses and the fuel hoses.
High-Tension Lead
Connect the high-tension lead to the ignition coil.
Accelerator Cable
Install the accelerator cable.
76G01A-148
Battery and Battery Carrier
1. Install the battery carrier.
Tightening torque:
9—13 N-m (90—130 cm-kg, 78—113 in-lb)
2. Install the fuse box.
Tightening torque:
8—11
N
m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 in-lb)
3. Install the battery tray and battery.
Tightening torque:
5_7
N m
(50—70 cm-kg, 43—61 in-lb)
1B—80
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1 C TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Cause Remedy Page
Insufficient power Insufficient compression Improper valve clearance Compression leakage from valve seat Seized valve stem Weak or broken valve spring Failed cylinder head gasket Cracked or distorted cylinder head Sticking, damaged, or worn piston ring Cracked or worn piston
Adjust
Repair
Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace
1C-85 1C-50 1C-48 1C-52 1C—16 1C-47 1C-57 1C-56
Malfunction of fuel system Refer to Section 4D
Malfunction of Comprex supercharger Refer to Section 4D
Others Slipping clutch Dragging brakes Wrong size tires
Refer to Section 6 Refer to Section 11 Refer to Section 12
Abnormal
combustion
Malfunction of engine-related components
Improper valve clearance
Sticking or burned valve
Weak or broken valve spring
Carbon accumulation in combustion chamber
Adjust
Replace
Replace Eliminate carbon
1C-85
1C-48
1C-52
Malfunction of fuel system Refer to Section 4D
Malfunction of Comprex supercharger Refer to Section 4D
Engine noise Crankshaft or bearing related parts Excessive main bearing oil clearance Main bearing seized or heat-damaged Excessive crankshaft end play Excessive connecting rod bearing oil clearance Connecting rod bearing seized or heat-damaged
Replace or repair Replace
Replace or repair Replace or repair Replace
1C-64 1C-64 1C-65 1C-66 1C-66
Piston related parts Worn cylinder Worn piston or piston pin Seized piston Damaged piston ring Bent connecting rod
Replace or repair Replace
Replace Replace Replace
1C-55 1C-58 1C-56 1C-57 1C-59
Valves or timing related parts Excessive valve clearance Broken valve spring Excessive valve guide clearance Malfunction of timing belt tensioner
Adjust Replace Replace Replace
1C-85 1C-52 1C-48 1C-61
Malfunction of cooling system Refer to Section 3B
Malfunction of fuel system Refer to Section 4D
Malfunction of Comprex supercharger Refer to Section 4D
Others Malfunction of water pump bearing Improper drive-belt tension Malfunction of alternator bearing Exhaust gas leakage
Replace Adjust Replace Repair
1C-7
1C—47
76G01C-004
1C—4
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REMOVAL 1C
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine oil and coolant.
3. Remove in the sequence shown in the figure referring to the removal note for specially marked parts.
76G01C-071
1. Battery and battery carrier
2. Accelerator cable
3. Air cleaner assembly
4. Radiator harness
5. Radiator hose
6. Radiator and cooling fan
7. Brake vacuum hose
8. Intercooler pipe and hose*
9. Fuel hose
10. Drive belt cover
Note
11. P/S pump
12. No.4 engine mount
13. Clutch release cylinder
14. Speedometer cable
15. Transaxle harness
16. A/C compressor
17. Engine harness
18. Heater hose
19. Front wheel
20. Engine side cover
21. Tie-rod end
22. Stabilizer control rod
23. Lower arm bushing
24. Driveshaft
25. Change rod
26. Extension bar
27. Exhaust pipe and stay
28. Engine mount
29. Engine and transaxle
30. Transaxle
marked parts are equipped only for RF-CX.
1C-31
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1C INSTALLATION
Radiator
1. Install the radiator and cooling fan,
Tightening torque:
8—11 Nm (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 in-lb)
2. Connect the radiator harness.
76G01C-213
3. Connect the upper and lower radiator hoses.
Note
a) Position the hose clamp in the original lo-
cation on the hose.
b) Squeeze the clamp lightly with large pliers
to ensure a good fit.
4. Install the solenoid valve and ground.
Tightening torque:
8—11
N
m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 in-lb)
76G01C-232
Air Cleaner Assembly
Install the air cleaner assembly.
Tightening torque:
16—27 Nm (1.6—2.8 m-kg, 12—20 ft-lb)
76G01C-233
Battery and Battery Carrier
1. Install the battery carrier.
Tightening torque:
Bolt A: 31—40
N
m
(3.2—4.1 m-kg, 23—30 ft-lb)
Bolt B: 8—11 N-m
(80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 in-lb)
2. Install the battery tray and battery.
Tightening torque:
5—7 N-m (50—70 cm-kg, 43—61 in-lb)
76G01C-226
1C-98
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COOLING SYSTEM
(GASOLINE ENGINE)
OUTLINE 3A— 2
COOLANT FLOW CHART (DOHC) 3A— 2
COOLANT FLOW CHART (SOHC) 3A— 3
SPECIFICATIONS 3A- 4
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 3A— 4
COOLANT 3A- 5
INSPECTION 3A— 5
REPLACEMENT 3A— 5
RADIATOR CAP 3A— 6
INSPECTION 3A— 6
RADIATOR 3A— 7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 3A— 7
INSPECTION 3A— 7
WATER PUMP 3A— 8
REMOVAL 3A— 8
INSPECTION 3A—10
INSTALLATION 3A—10
THERMOSTAT 3A—11
REMOVAL 3A—11
INSPECTION 3A-11
INSTALLATION 3A—11
COOLING FAN 3A—12
SYSTEM CIRCUIT 3A—12
CIRCUIT INSPECTION 3A—12
FAN MOTOR 3A—13
WATER THERMO SWITCH 3A—14
76G03A-001
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3A OUTLINE
OUTLINE
COOLANT FLOW CHART (DOHC)
ISC solenoid valve 2-stage thermostat
From jo heater heater Main*™, valve ^--^Sub valve
76G03A-002
1. Water pump
2. Thermostat
3. Radiator
4. Coolant reservoir
5. Oil cooler
6. Cooling fan
3A—2
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OUTLINE 3A
COOLANT FLOW CHART (SOHC)
76G03A-015
1. Water pump 4. Coolant reservoir
2. Thermostat 5. Oil cooler (8-valve...only ECE, 12-valve)
3. Radiator 6. Cooling fan
3A—3
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3A TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE i
SPECIFICATIONS
^Engine model
Item ^__
FE-DOHC
FE 8-valve,
F8, F6...except
Middle East
.General
FE 12-valve
FE 8-valve F8, F6...only Middle East General
Cooling system Water cooled, forced circulation
Coolant capacity liters (US qt, Imp qt)
With heater 7.5 (7.9, 6.6) Coolant capacity liters (US qt, Imp qt) Without heater 7.0 (7.4, 6.2)
Water pump Type Centrifugal, timing belt driven Water pump
Water seal Unified seal
Thermostat
Type Wax, 2-stage Wax
Thermostat
Opening temperature °C(°F) Sub
.
83.5-86.5 (182-188) Main: 86.5-89.5 (188-193) 86.5-89.5 (188-193) 80.5-83.5 (177-182) Thermostat
Full-open temperature °C(°F) 100 (212) 95 (203)
Thermostat
Full-open lift
mm
(in) Sub: 1.5 (0.06) min.
Main: 8.0 (0.31) min. 8.5 (0.33) min.
Radiator
Type Corrugated
Radiator Cap valve opening pressure
kPa (kg/cm2, psi) 74-103 (0.75-1.05, 11-15)
Cooling
fan
Capacity
W
MTX 80
Cooling
fan
Capacity
W
ATX 120
Cooling
fan
Number
of
blade 4 Cooling
fan
Outer diameter
of
blade
mm
(in) MTX 320 (12.6)
Cooling
fan
Outer diameter
of
blade
mm
(in)
ATX 340 (13.4)
76G03A-003
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Cause Remedy Page
Overheating
Insufficient coolant Add 3A—
5
Coolant leakage Repair
—
Radiator fins clogged Clean 3A—
7
Radiator cap malfunction Replace 3A-
6
Cooling fan malfunction Repair 3A-12 Thermostat malfunction Replace 3 A-11
Water passage clogged Clean 3A—
5
Water
DumD
malfunction ReDair
or
replace 3A-
8
Corrosion
Impurities
in
coolant Replace 3A-
5
76G03A-004
3A—4