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ENGINE
(SOHC)
OUTLINE 1A— 2
STRUCTURAL VIEW 1A— 2
SPECIFICATIONS 1A— 4
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1A— 4
TUNE-UP PROCEDURE 1A— 6
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 1A-13
COMPRESSION 1A—13
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 1A—14
TIMING BELT 1A—14
CYLINDER HEAD 1A—20
VALVE SEAL 1A—26
REMOVAL 1A—34
DISASSEMBLY 1A—36
AUXILIARY PARTS 1A—36
TIMING BELT 1A—38
CYLINDER HEAD 1A—40
CYLINDER BLOCK 1A—44
INSPECTION AND REPAIR 1A—48
ASSEMBLY 1A—62
CYLINDER BLOCK 1A—62
CYLINDER HEAD 1A—73
TIMING BELT 1A—82
AUXILIARY PARTS 1A—86
INSTALLATION 1A—91
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 1A—91
ENGINE INSTALLATION 1A—92
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1A OUTLINE
OUTLINE
The new 626 is equipped with F-series gasoline engine and R-series diesel engine. (R-series diesel
engine — explained in section 1C.) F-series engine has following variations.
1. SOHC model
(1) 12-valve model 2.0 £ = FE engine
(2) 8-valve model 1.6 I = F6 engine
1.8 £ = F8 engine
2.0 £ = FE engine
2. DOHC model (explained in section 1B)
2.0 £ 16-valve = FE DOHC engine
STRUCTURAL VIEW
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OUTLINE
1 A
8-valve
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1A TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
——Engine model
Item ^ FE 12 -valve FE 8-valve F8 F6 ——Engine model
Item ^ FE 12 -valve ECE Except ECE ECE General F6
Type Gasoline, 4 cycle
Cylinder arrangement and number In line, 4 cylinders
Combustion chamber Pentroof Multispherical
Valve system OHC, belt driven
Displacement cc (cu in) 1,998 (121.9) 1,789 (109.1) 1,587 (96.8)
Bore and stroke mm (in) 86.0 x 86.0 (3.39 x 3.39) 86.0 x 77.0 (3.39 x 3.03) 81.0 x 77.0 (3.19 x 3.03)
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1 8.6 : 1 9.0 : 1
Compression pressure kPa (kg/cm2, psi)—rpm
Standard 1,422 (14.5,
206)—280 1,275 (13.0, 185)—270 1,128 (11.5, 164)—270 Compression pressure kPa (kg/cm2, psi)—rpm Minimum 996 (10.2,
144)—280 893 (9.1, 129)—270 790 (8.1, 114)—270
Valve timing
IN Open BTDC 14° 16° 20° 20° 17° 17°
Valve timing
IN Close ABDC 56° 54° 65° 65° 56° 56° Valve timing
EX Open BBDC 69° 54° 65° 65° 64° 64° Valve timing
EX Close ATDC 13° 16° 20° 20° 15° 15°
Valve clearance mm (in)
IN 0; Mainte-nance-free 0.30 (0.012)
Valve clearance mm (in)
EX 0; Mainte-nance-free 0.30 (0.012)
Idle speed rpm
MTX 800 _+5S ... carb., 850 ± 50 ... Fl
Idle speed rpm ATX 900 _+5g ... carb., 850 ± 50 ... Fl 950 _+5§ carb. 850 ±
50
.Fl
Ignition timing BTDC 6° ± 1°
Firing order
1
-3-4-2
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Cause Remedy Page
Difficult starting Malfunction of engine-related components
Burned valve Worn piston, piston ring, or cylinder Failed cylinder head gasket
Replace Replace or repair Replace
1A-49
1A-57
1
A—20
Malfunction of fuel system Refer to Section 4
Malfunction of electrical system Refer to Section 5
Poor idling Malfunction of engine-related components Malfunction of HLA Improper valve clearance Poor valve to valve seat contact Failed cylinder head gasket
Replace Adjust Repair or replace Replace
1
A—75 1A-10 1 A—51
1
A—20
Malfunction of fuel system Refer to Section 4
Excessive oil
consumption
Oil working up Worn piston ring groove or sticking piston ring Worn piston or cylinder Replace Replace or repair
1
A—57 1A—57
Oil working down
Worn valve seal
Worn valve stem or guide Replace
Replace
1A—26
1A—49
Oil leakage Refer to Section 2A
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1 A
Problem Possible Cause Remedy Page
Insufficient power Insufficient compression Malfunction of HLA 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
Replace
Adjust
Repair
Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace
1A—75 1A—10
1
A—51 1A—49 1A—53
1
A—20 1A—48 1A—57
1
A—57
Malfunction of fuel system Refer to Section 4
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 Malfunction of HLA
Improper valve clearance Sticking or burned valve
Weak or broken valve spring Carbon accumulation in combustion chamber
Replace Adjust Replace Replace
Eliminate carbon
1
A—75 1A—10 1A—49 1A—53
Malfunction of fuel system Refer to Section 4
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
1A—65
1
A—65 1A—66 1A—67
1
A—67
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
1A—55
1
A—57
1
A—57
1
A—57 1A—59
Valves or timing related parts Malfunction of HLA* Improper valve clearance Broken valve spring Excessive valve guide clearance Malfunction of timing belt tensioner
Replace Adjust
Replace Replace Replace
1A—75 1A—10 1A—53 1A—49 1A—61
Malfunction of cooling system Refer to Section 3A
Malfunction of fuel system Refer to Section 4
Others Malfunction of water pump bearing Improper drive belt tension Malfunction of alternator bearing Exhaust gas leakage
Replace Adjust Replace Repair
1 A— 7
1
A—48
* Tappet noise may occur if the engine is not operated for an extended period of time. The noise should stop after the
engine has reached normal operating temperature.
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1A TUNE-UP PROCEDURE
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TUNE-UP PROCEDURE
Tune the engine according to the procedures
described below.
Battery
1. Check for corrosion on the terminals, or loose ca-
ble connections.
If necessary, clean the clamps and tighten firmly.
2. Check that the electrolyte level is between the UP-
PER and LOWER marks.
Add distilled water if necessary.
3. Check the specific gravity by using a hydrometer.
If the specific gravity reading is 1.200 or less,
recharge the battery. (Refer to Section 5.)
Air Cleaner Element
Visually check the air cleaner element for excessive
dirt, damage, or oil. Replace if necessary.
Caution
Do not clean the air cleaner element with com-
pressed air, replace if necessary.
Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level and condition with the oil
level gauge.
Add oil, or change it, if necessary.
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Coolant Level (Cold engine)
1. Check that the coolant level is near the radiator inlet
port.
2. Check that the level in the coolant reservoir is be-
tween the FULL and LOW marks.
Add coolant if necessary.
Warning
a) Never remove the radiator cap while the en-
gine is hot.
b) Wrap a thick cloth around the cap and care-
fully remove it.
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When set
When measured
Drive Belt
1. Check the drive belt for wear, cracks, or fraying.
Replace if necessary.
2. Check the drive belt tension by using the tension
gauge.
Standard belt tension N (kg, lb)
Belt New Used
Alternator 589-785 (60-80, 132-176) 491-687 (50-70, 110-154)
P/S 687-883 (70-90, 154-198) 589-785 (60-80, 132-176)
A/C 687-883 (70-90,154-198) 589-785 (60-80, 132-176)
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Adjusting bolt
3. Check the drive belt deflection by applying moder-
ate pressure (98 N, 10 kg, 22 lb) midway between
the pulleys.
(1) Alternator belt deflection
New : 6—8 mm (0.24—0.31 in)
Used: 7—9 mm (0.27—0.35 in)
If necessary, loosen the alternator mounting
bolts and adjust the belt deflection by turning
the adjusting bolt.
Tightening torque
31—46 Nm (3.2—4.7 m-kg, 23—34 ft-lb)
(§): 37—52 Nm (3.8—5.3 m-kg, 27—38 ft-lb)
(2) P/S belt deflection
New : 8—10 mm (0.31—0.39 in)
Used: 9—11 mm (0.35—0.43 in)
If necessary, loosen the idler pulley lock bolt
and adjust the belt deflection by turning the ad-
justing bolt.
Tightening torque of lock bolt:
37—52 Nm (3.8—5.3 m-kg, 27—38 ft-lb)
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Wear and adhesion of carbon
Burnt
Damage and
deterioration
Damage
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(3) A/C belt deflection
New : 7—9 mm (0.27—0.35 in)
Used: 8—10 mm (0.31—0.39 in)
If necessary, loosen the A/C mounting bolts
and adjust the belt deflection by turning the ad-
justing bolt.
Tightening torque
37—52 Nm (3.8—5.3 m-kg, 27—38 ft-lb)
(§): 37—52 Nm (3.8—5.3 m-kg, 27—38 ft-lb)
(4) P/S and A/C belt deflection
New : 7—9 mm (0.27—0.35 in)
Used: 8—10 mm (0.31—0.39 in)
If necessary, adjust the belt deflection using the
same procedure as used for the A/C belt
deflection.
Spark Plug
Check the following points. Clean or replace if
necessary.
1. Damaged insulation
2. Worn electrodes
3. Carbon deposits
4. Damaged gasket
5. Burnt spark insulator
6. Plug gap
Plug gap:
0.75—0.85 mm (0.030—0.033 in)... 8-valve
0.70—0.80 mm (0.028—0.031 in)... 12-valve
Distributor Cap
Check the following points. Replace if necessary.
1. Cracks or carbon deposits
2. Burnt or corroded terminals
3. Worn distributor center contact
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