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10. REMOVAL OF ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKETRemove the engine support bracket in the numbered
sequence shown in the illustration.
Spraying lubricant, slowly remove the bolt (reamer bolt)
indicated by the arrow.
CautionKeep in mind that the reamer bolt is sometimes heat
seized on the engine support bracket.
Timing mark
mshaftrocket01 N009:
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12. REMOVAL OF TIMING BELT(1) Align the timing marks.
(2) Make a mark on the back of the timing belt indicating
the direction of rotation so it may be reassembled in the
same direction if it is to be reused.
(3) Loosen the center bolt on the tensioner pulley to
remove the timing belt.
Caution
Water or oil on the belt shorten its life drastically, sothe removed timing belt, sprocket, and tensioner
must be free from oil and water. These parts should
not be washed. Replace parts if seriously contamin-
ated.
If there is oil or water on each part check. the front
case oil seals, camshaft oil seal and water pump for
leaks.SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
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13. INSTALLATION OF AUTO TENSIONER
(‘I) If the auto tensioner rod is in its fully extended position,
reset it as follows.@ Keep the auto tensioner level
and: in that position,
clamp it in the vise with soft jaws.@ Push in the rod little by little with the vise until the
set hole @ in the rod is aligned with that @ in the
cylinder.
CautionPush in the rod slowly to prevent the push rod
from being damaged.@ Insert a wire [I
.4 mm (.055 in.) in diameter] into the
set
ho&.@ Unclamp the auto tensioner from the vise.
(2) Install the auto tensioner.
CautionLeave the wire installed in the auto tensioner.
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12. INSTALLATION OF TIMING BELT
(1) Align the timing marks on the respective sprockets.
In case of the camshaft sprockets in the front bank,
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proceed as follows:@ Install the crankshaft pulley. Shift the timing mark
on the crankshaft sprocket by three teeth to lower
the piston in No. 1 cylinder slightly from the top
dead center on compression stroke.
CautionTurning the camshaft sprocket with the piston
in No. 1 cylinder located at TDC on compression
stroke may cause the valves to interfere with the
piston.@ Make sure that the timing marks on the camshaft
sprockets for intake and exhaust valves are not
within the range A in the illustration at left.
If the timing mark is within range A, turn the
camshaft sprocket to move the timing mark to the
area closest to the range A.
CautionIn range A, the cam lobe on the camshaft lifts
the valve through the rocker arm and the
camshaft sprocket is apt to rotate by reaction
force of the valve spring. Therefore, be careful
not to have the finger pinched between the
sprockets.@ Turn the camshaft sprocket for either the intake or
exhaust valve to locate the timing mark as shown in
\the illustration at left. Then turn the other crankshaft
to locate the timing mark-as shown in the illustration
at left.
CautionIf the intake and exhaust valves of the same
cylinder lift simultaneously, interference with
each other may result. Therefore, turn the intake
valve camshaft sprocket and the exhaust valve
camshaft alternately.@ Turn the camshaft sprocket clockwise to align the
timing marks.
If the camshaft sprocket has been turned excessive-
ly, turn it counterclockwise to align the timing
marks.
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.@ Align the timing mark of the crankshaft sprocket.
NOTEShift the timing mark of the crankshaft sprocket one
teeth in counterclockwise direction to facilitate belt
installation.

ENGINE - Timing Belt11-29
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8(2) Using paper clips, install the timing belt in the following
order with care not to allow the belt to slack.@ Exhaust camshaft sprocket (front bank side)
+ @
Intake camshaft sprocket (front bank side)
-+ @Waterpump pulley
+ @ Intake camshaft sprocket (rear bank
side)
+ @ Exhaust camshaft sprocket + @ Idler pulley
-+ @ Crankshaft sprocket + @ Tensioner pulley
NOTESince the camshaft sprockets turn easily, secure them
with box wrenches to install the timing belt.
Caution1. Be careful, the camshaft is turned by the reac-
tion of valve spring.
2.If the timing belt is reused, install it so that thearrow marks made at removal are in the direc-
tion of rotation.
(3) Turn the tensioner pulley so that its pin holes are
located above the center bolt. Then, press the tensioner
pulley against the timing belt and, at the same time,
temporarily tighten the center bolt.
(4) Check that the timing marks on all sprockets are aligned
properly.
(5) Remove the four clips.
. ADJUSTMENT OF TIMING BELT TENSION
(1) Rotate the crankshaft
114 turn counterclockwise, then
rotate it clockwise until the timing marks are aligned.
(2) Loosen the center bolt on the tensioner pulley. Using
the special tool and torque wrench, apply tensioning
torque to the timing belt and, at the same time, tighten
the center bolt to specification.
Specified torque:
10 Nm (7 ftlbs.)
[Timing belt tensioning torque]
Caution
When tightening the center bolt, make sure that thetensioner pulley is not rotated together.
(3) Remove the set pin from the auto tensioner. At this
time, make sure that the set pin can be easily removed.
(4) Rotate the crankshaft two turns clockwise and leave it
as is for five minutes or more. Then, check again that
the set pin can be easily removed from, and installed to,
the auto tensioner.
NOTEEven if the set pin cannot be easily inserted, the auto
tensioner is normal if its rod protrusion is within
specification.
Standard value (A): 3.8
- 4.5 mm (.I49 - .I77 in.)
If the protrusion is out of specification, repeat steps (1)
to (4).
(5) Check again that timing marks on all sprockets are
aligned properly.
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mm (In.)
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1 Thread diameter x Lengthmm (in.)
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11. INSTALLATION OF TIMING BELT FRONT COVER (LOW-
ER)Since the mounting bolts of timing cover are different in
size depending on location, insert them with care.
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10. INSTALLATION OF ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKETSince the mounting bolts of engine support bracket are
different in size depending on location, insert them in
numbered sequence.
CautionWhen installing the reamer bolt, tighten it, slowly
spraying lubricant on the reamer area.
\/,,fjd99p54-II5. INSTALLATION OF CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Using the special tool, attach the crankshaft pulley to the
crankshaft.
CautionUse only the specified special tools, otherwise a
:damaged pulley damper could result.
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iENGINE
- Oil Pan and Oil Pump11-43
Tlghtenlng sequence of flange bolts(bottom view)
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12. TIGHTENING SEQUENCE OF OIL PAN BOLTTighten the flange bolts in the sequence shown in the
illustration.illustration.
11. INSTALLATION OF DRAIN PLUG GASKETInstall the drain plug gasket in the direction shown in the
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11-48ENGINE - Piston and Connecting Rod
Side railNo.1
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Stopper notch4. INSTALLATION OF PISTON, CONNECTING ROD~
ASSEMBLY
(1) Liberally coat engine oil on the circumference of the
piston, piston ring, and oil ring.
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(2) Arrange the piston ring and oil ring gaps (side rail and
spacer) as shown in the illustration.
(3) Rotate crankshaft so that crank pin is on center of
cylinder bore.
(4) Use suitable thread protectors on connecting rod bolts
before inserting piston and connecting rod assembly
into cylinder block. Care must be taken not to nick crank
pin.(5) Using a suitable piston ring compressor tool, install
piston and connecting rod assembly into cylinder block.
Caution
Insert the pistons so that the front marks (arrows)on the piston tops point toward the front of the
engine (timing belt side).
2. INSTALLATION OF CONNECTING ROD CAP
(1) Install the connecting rod, aligning it with the mark
made or the connecting rod cap during disassembly.
When the connecting rod being installed is new and has
no alignment mark, install it so that the notches in the
connecting rod and cap are on the same side, as
illustrated.
‘d(2) Check the connecting rod big end thrust clearance.
Standard value: 0.10
- 0.25 mm (.0039 -‘.0098 in.)
Limit: 0.4 mm
(-016 in.)
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ENGINE - Crankshaft. Flvwheel and Drive Plate11-51
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PLASTIGAGE METHODMllUlAA
Plastigage may be used to measure the clearance.
(1) Remove oil and grease and any other dirt from bearings and
journals.(2) Cut plastigage to the same length as the width of the
bearing and place it in parallel with the journal, off oil holes.
(3) Install the crankshaft, bearings and caps and tighten them
to the specified torques. During this operation, do NOT turn
the crankshaft. Remove the caps. Measure the width-of the
plastigage at the widest part by using a scale printed on the
plastigage sleeve.
If the clearance exceeds the repair limit, the bearing should
be replaced.
Should the standard clearance not be obtained even after
bearing replacement, replace the crankshaft.
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16. INSTALLATION OF CRANKSHAFT BEARING (UPPER) /
15.10. THRUST BEARING A / 14.11. THRUST BEARING
B
/ 12. CRANKSHAFT BEARING (LOWER)
(1) Classify the crankshaft bearings (upper and lower) by
whether there is an oil groove or not. Then, assemble asshown in the illustration.
(2) Assemble the thrust bearings (A and
B) on the No.3
journal area as shown in the illustration.
CautionInstall them with the groove side facing outward.Crankshaft bearing (upper)
Oil groove
Thrust bearing A
Front of engine(Tlmlng belt side)
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11-52ENGINE - Crankshaft, Flywheel and Drive Plate
9. INSTALLATION OF BEARING CAP
(1) Attach the bearing cap on the cylinder block as shown in
the illustration.
(2) Tighten the bearing cap bolts to the specified torque in‘I
the sequence shown in the illustration.
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(3) Check that the crankshaft rotates smoothly.
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Bearing cap
\Bearing cap bolt
Front of engine
(Timing belt side)
7EN270(4) Check the end plate. If it exceeds the limit value,
replace the thrust bearing.
Standard value: 0.05
- 0.25 mm (.0020 - .0098 in.)
Limit: 0.3 mm
(.012 in.)
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8.
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(1) Apply engine oil to the thread and bearing surface of
each bolt.
(2) Temporarily tighten the bolts on the cylinder block side.(3) Tighten the bolts on the bearing cap side to specified
torque.(4) Finally, tighten the bolts on the cylinder block side to
specified torque.
NOTEThe bearing cap stays A and B differ in shape. Install
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