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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 DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
3. DISCONNECT HIGH±TENSION CORDS FROM SPARK PLUGS (See steps 2 to 8 on pages EM±10 and 11)
4. DISCONNECT INJECTOR CONNECTORS
5. REMOVE SPARK PLUGS (See page IG±8)
6. CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION (a) Insert a compression tester into the spark plug hole.
(b) Fully open the throttle.
(c) While cranking the engine, measure the compressionpressure.
HINT: Always use a fully charged battery to obtain engine rev-
olution of 250 rpm or more.
(d) Repeat steps (a) through (c) for each cylinder.
NOTICE: This measurement must be done in as short
time as possible.
Compression:
1,226 kPa (12.5 kgf/cm
2, 178 psi) or more
Minimum pressure: 981 kPa (10.0 kgf/cm
2, 142 psi)
Difference between each cylinder:
98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm
2, 14 psi) or less
(e) If the cylinder compression in one or more cylinders islow, pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder
through the spark plug hole and repeat steps (a) through
(c) for the cylinder with low compression.
w If adding oil helps the compression, the piston rings
and/or cylinder bore are probably worn or
damaged.
w If pressure stays low, a valve may be sticking or
seating improper, or there may be leakage past the
gasket.
7. REINSTALL SPARK PLUGS (See page IG±9)
Torque: 18 N Vm (180 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
8. RECONNECT INJECTOR CONNECTORS
9. RECONNECT HIGH±TENSION CORDS TO SPARK
PLUGS (See steps 14 to 20 on pages EM±17 to 19)
10. RECONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
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TIMING BELT
COMPONENTS
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REMOVAL OF TIMING BELT
(See Components on page EM±23)1. REMOVE WATER PUMP PULLEY AND RADIATOR (See steps 1 to 3, 6 and 7 on pages EM±64 and 66)
2. REMOVE NO. 3 AND NO. 2 TIMING BELT COVERS (a) Remove the oil filler cap.
(b) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the nine bolts,No. 3, No. 2 timing belt covers and gasket.
3. REMOVE DRIVE BELT TENSIONER Remove the three bolts and tensioner.
4. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION (a) Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove withtiming mark º0º of the No. 1 timing belt cover.
NOTICE: Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.
(b) Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys are aligned with the timing marks of the No. 4
timing belt cover.
If not, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360 5).
5. REMOVE TIMING BELT FROM CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEYS
HINT: (Re±using timing belt)
Place matchmarks on the timing belt and camshaft timing
pulleys as shown in the illustration.
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(a) Alternately loosen the two bolts, and remove them, thetensioner and dust boot.
(b) Disconnect the timing belt from the camshaft timing pulleys.
6. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEYS Using SST, remove the bolt for the timing pulley. Remove
both timing pulleys.
SST 09278±54012
7. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY (a) Using SST to hold the crankshaft pulley, loosen thepulley mounting bolt.
SST 09213±54015 (91651±60855) and 09330±00021
(b) Remove SST and pulley bolt.
(c) Using SST, remove the pulley.
SST 09213±31021
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8. REMOVE NO. 1 TIMING BELT COVERRemove the five bolts, timing belt cover and two gaskets.
9. REMOVE TIMING BELT GUIDE
10. REMOVE TIMING BELT HINT (When re±using timing belt): Draw an arrow on the tim-
ing belt in the direction of engine revolution, and place match-
marks on the timing belt and crankshaft timing pulley.
11. REMOVE IDLER PULLEY Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the pivot bolt, plate
washer and idler pulley.
12. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY If the pulley cannot be removed by hand, use SST to remove
the crankshaft timing pulley.
SST 09213±60017 (09213±00020, 09213±00030,09213±00040, 09213±00050)
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INSPECTION OF TIMING BELT
COMPONENTS
1. INSPECT TIMING BELTNOTICE:w Do not bend, twist or turn the timing belt inside
out.
w Do not allow the timing belt to come into contact
with oil, water or steam.
w Do not make use of timing belt tension when
installing or removing the mount bolt of the
camshaft timing pulley.
If there are any defects as shown in the illustrations, check
the following points:
(a) Premature parting
w Check for proper installation.
w Check the timing cover gasket for damage and
proper installation.
(b) If the belt teeth are cracked or damaged, check to see if either the camshaft or water pump is locked.
(c) If there is noticeable wear or cracks on the belt face, check to see if there are nicks on the side of the idler
pulley lock.
(d) If there is wear or damage on only one side of the belt, check the belt guide and the alignment of each pulley.
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(e) If there is noticeable wear on the belt teeth, check thetiming cover for damage, correct gasket installation and
foreign material on the pulley teeth.
If necessary, replace the timing belt.
2. INSPECT IDLER PULLEY Check the turning smoothness of the idler pulley.
If necessary, replace the idler pulley.
3. INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSIONER Check the turning smoothness of the tensioner.
If necessary, replace the tensioner.
4. INSPECT TIMING BELT TENSIONER (a) Visually check tensioner for oil leakage.
HINT: It is normal for a tensioner to show a small trance of oil
on the pushrod seal.
However, if there is an outright oil leak, the tensioner must be
replaced.
(b) Hold the tensioner with both hands, and push the push rod firmly against the floor or wall to check that it doesn't
move.
If the push rod moves, replace the tensioner.
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(c) Measure the protrusion of the push rod from housingend.
Protrusion: 7.7±10.5 mm (0.303±0.413 in.)
If the protrusion is not as specified, replace the tensioner.
INSTALLATION OF TIMING BELT
(See Components page EM±23)1. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY (a) Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley.
(b) Slide on the timing pulley facing the flange side inward.
2. INSTALL IDLER PULLEY (a) Apply adhesive to two or three threads of the pivot bolt.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833±00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install the plate washer
and pulley with the pivot bolt.
Torque: 34 N Vm (350 kgf Vcm, 25 ft Vlbf)
(c) Check that the pulley bracket moves smoothly.
3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL TIMING BELT NOTICE: The engine should be cold.
(a) Use the crankshaft pulley bolt to turn the crankshaft andalign the timing marks on the crankshaft timing pulley
and on the oil pump body.
(b) Remove any oil or water on the crankshaft timing pulley and idler pulley, and keep them clean.
(c) Install the timing belt on the crankshaft timing pulley and
idler pulley.
HINT (When re±using timing belt): Align the matchmarks of
the crankshaft timing pulley and timing belt, and install the
belt with the arrow pointing in the direction of engine revolu-
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