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1 A ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE (VALVE SEAL)
Valve clearance (8-valve)
Adjust the valve clearance. (Refer to page
1
A—10.)
Cylinder head cover
1. Apply silicon sealant to the shaded areas shown
in the figure.
2. Install the cylinder head cover.
Tightening torque:
6—8 N-m (60—80 cm-kg, 52—69 in-lb)
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Distributor
1. Apply engine oil to the O-ring, and position it on
the distributor.
2. Apply engine oil to the blade or gear.
3. Align the mating marks as shown in the figure
...8-valve.
4. Install the distributor with the marks facing straight
up.
5. Loosely tighten the distributor mounting bolt.
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Steps After Installation
1. Fill the radiator with the specified amount and type
of coolant.
2. Perform the necessary engine adjustments. (Re-
fer to TUNE-UP PROCEDURE.)
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1A REMOVAL
REMOVAL
Warning: Release the fuel pressure. (Refer to Section 4.)
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.
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REMOVAL 1A
1. Battery and battery carrier 13. Three-way solenoid 22. P/S oil pump
2. Air cleaner assembly assembly 23. Engine side cover
3. High-tension lead 14. Canister hose (Fl, Middle 24. Front wheel
4. Accelerator cable East) 25. Tie-rod end
5. Throttle cable (ATX) 15. Heater hose 26. Stabilizer control rod
6. Fuel hose 16. Transaxle harness 27. Lower arm bushing
7. Radiator hose 17. Speedometer cable 28. Driveshaft
8. ATF hose (ATX) 18. Clutch release cylinder 29. Change rod (MTX)
9. Radiator harness (MTX) 30. Extension bar (MTX)
10. Radiator and cooling fan 19. Control cable (ATX) 31. Exhaust pipe
11. Engine harness 20. Drive belt 32. Engine mount
12. Brake vacuum hose 21. A/C compressor and 33. Engine and transaxle
bracket 34. Transaxle
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Removal Note
Fuel hose
Warning
a) Cover the hose with a rag because fuel will
spray out when disconnecting.
b) Keep sparks and open flame away from the
fuel area.
Plug the disconnected hoses to avoid fuel leakage.
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P/S pump, A/C compressor
Remove the P/S pump and A/C compressor with the
hoses still connected to them, secure the pump and
compressor as shown in the figure.
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Driveshaft
Remove the driveshafts. (Refer to Section 9.) Slide
the SST into the transaxle.
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1 A DISASSEMBLY (AUXILIARY PARTS)
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove in the sequence shown in the figure referring to the disassembly note for specially marked
parts.
2. Code all identical parts (such as pistons, piston rings, connecting rods, and valve springs) so that
they can be reinstalled in the cylinder from which they were removed.
3. Clean the parts with steam, blow off any remaining water with compressed air.
Note
Care should be taken during the disassembly of any part or system to study its order of
assembly. Any deformation, wear, or damage should also be noted.
AUXILIARY PARTS
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DISASSEMBLY (AUXILIARY PARTS) 1 A
1. Oil level gauge
2. P/S oil pump bracket
3. Secondary air pipe assembly (except
General)
4. EGR pipe (Fl, Unleaded carb.)
5. Exhaust manifold insulator
6. Exhaust manifold assembly
7. Coolant inlet pipe and bypass pipe
8. Engine hanger
9. Alternator
10. Alternator strap and bracket
11. Engine mount bracket
12. Distributor and high-tension lead
13. Spark plug
14. Thermostat and thermostat cover
15. Intake manifold bracket (Fl)
16. Intake manifold assembly
17. Oil filter
18. Oil cooler (8-valve...only ECE, 12-valve)
19. Oil pressure switch
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Disassembly Note
Engine hanger
Remove the exhaust manifold; then connect the SST
to the engine.
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1 A DISASSEMBLY (TIMING BELT)
TIMING BELT
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6. Timing belt idler pulley
7. Timing belt
8. Camshaft pulley
9. Timing belt pulley
1. Crankshaft pulley
2. Upper timing belt cover
3. Lower timing belt cover
4. Baffle plate
5. Timing belt tensioner and spring
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DISASSEMBLY (TIMING BELT) 1 A
Mark the
direction of
rotation
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Disassembly Note
Crankshaft pulley
1. Set the SST against the flywheel.
2. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
Timing belt
1. Loosen the tensioner lock bolt, and remove the ten-
sioner spring.
2. Mark the timing belt rotation for proper reinstalla-
tion if it is reused.
3. Remove the timing belt.
Caution
Be careful not to allow oil or grease on the
belt.
Camshaft pulley
Remove the pulley lock bolt using a screw driver to
prevent the camshaft from turning.
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1 A DISASSEMBLY (CYLINDER HEAD)
CYLINDER HEAD (12-valve)
1. Cylinder head cover
2. Front housing
3. Rear housing
4. Rocker arm and shaft assembly
5. Camshaft cap
6. Camshaft
7. Cylinder head bolt
8. Cylinder head
9. Cylinder head gasket
10. Valve keeper
11. Upper spring seat
12. Valve spring
13. Lower spring seat
14. Valve
15. Valve seal
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