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12. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK(a) Disconnect the coolant level sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Reservoir hose to water inlet housing
(2) Reservoir hose to radiator
(c) Remove the two bolts and reservoir tank bracket.
(d) Disconnect the reservoir tank from the reservoir tank bracket, and remove the reservoir tank.
13. REMOVE RADIATOR (a) Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector.
(b) Disc onnect the wire clamp (for water temperature
sensor) from the radiator fan shrould.
(c) Disconnect the following hoses: (1) Two oil cooler hoses (for cooling fan) from pipes
(2) Two radiator hoses
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(3) Two oil cooler hoses (for A/T) from radiator Plug thehose ends.
(4) Suction hose from hydraulic pump
(5) Pressure hose from hydraulic pump
(c) Re mo ve th e two bo lts, scre w an d u pper radiator
support. Remove the two upper radiator supports.
(d) Slightly lift the radiator, and d isconnect the two oil cooler
hoses (for cooling fan) from the hose clamp on the
radiator fan shrould.
(e) Remove the radiator.
14. DISCONNECT IGNITER CONNECTORS (a) Disconnect the two igniter connectors.
(b) Disconnect the wire clamp from the body.
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15. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE CONNECTORS
16. DISCONNECT THEFT DETERRENT HORN CONNECTOR
17. DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE FROM BODY
18. DISCONNECT PS SOLENOID VALVE CONNECTOR
19. DISCONNECT WIRE CLAMP (FOR ALTERNATOR) FROMVSV (FOR EVAP SYSTEM)
(a) Remove the two bolts, and disconnect the VSV from the
RH cylinder head.
(b) Disconnect the wire clamp from the VSV bracket.
20. REMOVE ALTERNATOR (a) Disconnect the alternator connector.
(b) Remove the cap and nut, and disconnect the alternatorwire.
(c) Remove the mounting bolt and nut.
(d) Disconnect the A/T oil cooler pipe bracket.
(e) Remove the alternator.
21. D I S C O N N E C T P S T U B E S F R O M S U SPENSION
CROSSMEMBER
Remove the clamp bolt, and disconnect the PS tubes.
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COMPONENTS FOR SEPARATION AND
ASSEMBLY OF ENGINE AND
TRANSMISSION
SEPARATION OF ENGINE AND
TRANSMISSION
1. REMOVE OIL DIPSTICK GUIDE FOR TRANSMISSION(a) Remove the mounting bolt.
(b) P u ll ou t th e dip stick gu id e an d dip stick fro m th etransmission.
(c) Remove the O±ring from the dipstick guide.
2. REMOVE OIL COOLER PIPES FOR TRANSMISSION (a) Remove the two mounting bolts.
(b) Loosen the two union nuts, and remove the oil coolerpipes.
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(b) Disconnect the wire clamp from the bracket on thestarter.
(c) Remove the nut, and disconnect the wire.
(d) Disconnect the connector, and remove the starter.
8. REMOVE KNOCK SENSORS (a) Disconnect the two knock sensor connectors.
(b) Using SST, remove the two knock sensors.
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9. REMOVE WATER BY±PASS PIPE (a) Remove the two bolts.
(b) Pull out the by±pass pipe from the water pump.
(c) Remove the O±ring from the by±pass pipe.
10. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE (a) Disconnect the following connectors:(1) Oil level sensor connector
(2) Oil pressure switch connector
(b) Remove the three bolts and wire cover from the LH side
of the cylinder block.
(c) Remove the two bolts and engine wire.
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11. REMOVE WATER PUMP(a) Remove the five mounting bolt, two mounting stud boltsand mounting nut.
(b) Remove the water pump by prying the portions between
the water pump and cylinder block with a screwdriver.
12. REMOVE NO.2 AND NO.1 OIL PANS (See steps 7 to 12 on pages LU±9 to 11)
13. REMOVE OIL PUMP (a) Remove the eight mounting bolts.
(b) Remove the oil pump by prying the portions between the
oil pump and cylinder block with a screwdriver.
(c) Remove the O±ring from the cylinder block.
14. REMOVE ALTERNATOR BRACKET Remove the bolt and bracket.
15. REMOVE WATER SEAL PLATE
Remove the two nuts and seal plate.
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DISASSEMBLY OF CYLINDER BLOCK
(See Components on page EM±131)
1. REMOVE REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER (a) Remove the seven bolts.
(b) Remove the oil seal retainer by prying the portions
between the oil seal retainer and main bearing cap with
a screwdriver.
(c) Remove the O±ring.
2. CHECK CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while
moving the two connecting rods back and forth.
Standard thrust clearance: 0.160±0.290 mm
(0.0063±0.0114 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance: 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.)
If the thrust clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
connecting rod assembly(s). If necessary, replace the crank-
shaft.
Connecting rod thickness: 22.880±22.920 mm (0.9008±0.9024 in.)
3. REMOVE CONNECTING ROD CAPS AND CHECK OILCLEARANCE
(a) Using a punch or numbering stamp, place thematchmarks on the connecting rod and cap to ensure
correct reassembly.
(b) Using SST, remove the two connecting rod bolts.
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(c) Using the two removed connecting rod bolts, remove the connecting rod cap and lower bearing by wiggling
the connecting rod cap right and left.
HINT: Keep the lower bearing inserted with the connecting rod cap.
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(d) Clean the crank pin and bearings.
(e) C h e c k t h e c r a n k p i n a n d b e a r i n g f o r p i t t i n g a n dscratches.
If the crank pin or bearing are damaged, replace the bear-
ings. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
(f) Lay a strip of Plastigage across the crank pin.
(g) Install the connecting rod cap with the two bolts.
(See step 6 on pages EM±159 and 160)
Torque: 1st 25 N Vm (250 kgf Vcm, 18 ft Vlbf)
2nd Turn 90 5
NOTICE: Do not turn the crankshaft.
(h) Remove the two bolts, connecting rod cap and lower
bearing. (See procedure (b) and (c) above)
(i) Measure the Plastigage at widest point.
Standard oil clearance: 0.027±0.053 mm (0.0011±0.0021 in.)
Maximum oil clearance: 0.065 mm (0.0026 in.)
If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
bearings. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
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