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9-34ENGINE <1.8L Engine>- Oil Pan and Oil Screen
OIL PAN AND OIL SCREEN
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
30-40 Nm22-29 ftlbs.
Removal steps
1.Drain plug
2. Connection for exhaust pipe
3.Gasket
** l + 4. Oil pan5.Oil screen
6.Gasket
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.(4) m : Non-reusable parts
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7-11 ftlbs.35-45 Nm25-33 ftlbs.OlAO546
,,Mq998727_/ 1SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALNOSHBAFaO4. REMOVAL OF OIL PAN
(1) Remove the oil pan mounting bolts.
(2) Tap the special tool in between the cylinder block and
the oil pan.
Caution
Do not use a screwdriver, a chisel or a similar tool
when removing the oil pan.
(3) Remove the oil pan by placing a brass bar at the cornerof the special tool and then tapping with a hammer.
INSPECTIONNOHCACO
lCheck the oil pan for damage and cracks. Replace if faulty.l Check the oil screen for clogging; damage and cracks.
Replace if faulty.

g-42ENGINE <1.8L Engine> - Timing Belt
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NO9KBBCa2. REMOVAL OF ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET
a(1) Jack up the vehicle after placing a wooden block
:.between the jack and the engine’s oil pan.
CautionJack up carefully so as not to apply an excessive
load to the various parts.
(2) Remove the engine mount bracket.
19. REMOVAL OF TIMING BELT
(1) Turn the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing
marks.Caution
The crankshaft must always be turned clockwise.
(2) Make a mark on the back of the timing belt indicating
the direction of rotation so it may be reassembled in thesame direction if it is to be reused.
(3) Loosen the bolt and tension spacer of the timing belt
tensioner.(4) Move the timing belt tensioner to the water pump side
and loosely tighten the bolt so that the tensioner
doesn’t return; then remove the timing belt.
NOTE
If the timing belt is to be re-used, use chalk to’mark (on
its flat side) an arrow indicating the clockwise direction.
Caution
1.As water or oil on the belt can seriously reduce
its usable life, ensure that the timing belt,
sprocket, and tensioner stay clean and dry whileremoved, and never wash them. Parts that haveic
*become too dirty should be replaced.
2. When any of the parts are oily, check to see
whether there are any oil leaks in any of the oil
seals or the camshaft oil seal on the front of the
engine.

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24. REMOVAL OF OIL PUMP SPROCKET(1) Remove the plug on the side of the cylinder block.
(2) Insert a Phillips screwdriver [shank diameter 8 mm
(.31in.)] to block the left silent shaft.
(3) Remove the oil pump sprocket nut.
(4) Remove the oil pump sprocket.
28. REMOVAL OF TIMING BELT “B”
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.
CautionWater or oil on the belt shorten its life drastically, so
the removed timing belt, sprocket, and tensioner must
be free from oil and water. These parts should not be
washed. Replace parts if seriously contaminated.
If there is oil or water on each part check the front caseoil seals, camshaft oil seal and water pump for leaks.
INSPECTIONNOSKCADTIMING BELTS
The timing belts must be checked closely. Should the followingdefects be evident, replace the belt with a new one.
(1) Hardened back surface rubber
Glossy, non-elastic, and so hard that no mark is produced
even when scratched by a fingernail.
(2) Cracked back surface rubber.
(3) Cracked or separated canvas.
(4) Cracked tooth bottom.
(5) Cracked side.
(6) Abnormal wear on side.
NOTE
Normal belt should have clear-cut sides as if cut by a sharp
knife.

9-44ENGINE <1.8L Engine> - Timing Belt
Rubber
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Crankshaftsprocket “6
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\vsprocket “B”(7) Abnormal wear on teeth.
Initial stage:
Canvas on load side tooth flank worn (Fluffy canvas
afibers, rubber gone and color changed to white, and
-unclear canvas texture)
Final stage:Canvas on load side tooth flank worn down and rubber
exposed (tooth width reduced)
(8) Missing tooth.
TENSIONER PULLEYTurn the pulleys to check for possible binding, excessive play,
and unusual noise. Replace the pulley if any of these defects is
evident.”
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
31. INSTALLATlON OF CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET “6”Install the crankshaft sprocket “B” as shown while paying
attention to its direction.
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30. INSTALLATION OF SPACER
(1) Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the outer circumfer-
ence of the spacer.
(2) Install the spacer with the chamfered end facing the oil
seal.
NOTEIf the spacer is installed adversely, the oil seal may be
damaged, resulting in the oil leaks.
28. INSTALLATION OF TIMING BELT “B”(1) Ensure that crankshaft sprocket “B” timing mark and
the silent shaft sprocket timing mark are aligned.
(2) Fit timing belt “B” over crankshaft sprocket “B” and
the silent shaft sprocket. Ensure that there is no slack inthe belt.+
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9-46ENGINE <1.8L Engine> - Timing Belt
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arily secure tensioner.
19. INSTALLATION OF TIMING BELT(1) Ensure that the timing marks of the camshaft sprocket,
the crankshaft sprocket, and the oil pump sprocket are
all aligned.(2) When aligning the timing mark of the oil pump
sprocket, remove the plug of the cylinder block; then
insert the shaft of a cross-tip (+) screwdriver with a
shaft diameter of 8 mm
(.31 in.) into the plug hole and
check to be sure that the screwdriver’s shaft can be
inserted at least 60 mm (2.36 in.). Do not remove the
screwdriver until the timing belt is completely attached.If the screwdriver’s shaft can be inserted only to a
depth of about 20 to 25 mm
(.79 to .98 in.) because it
contacts the silent shaft, turn the sprocket by one
rotation and align the timing mark once again; then
check again to be sure that the screwdriver’s shaft can
be inserted at least 60 mm (2.36 in.).
(3) Install timing belt. While making sure that tension side
of belt is not slackened, install timing belt onto
crankshaft sprocket, oil pump sprocket and camshaft
sprocket in that order.
Caution
If the timing belt is reused, install so that the arrow
marked on it at the time of removal is pointing in
the clockwise direction..
ADJUSTMENT OF TIMING BELT TENSION
(1) Loosen tensioner mounting nut. By so doing, tensioner
will be moved by spring and will apply tension to belt.
(2) Recheck to be sure that each sprocket’s timing mark is
correct.

ENGINE <1.8L Engine> - Timing Belt9-47
Timing mark
Nut
;olt diameter x lengthim (in.)
6x50(.23 x 1.97)
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x 38(.23 x 1.50)(3) Turn the crankshaft clockwise by two teeth of the
camshaft sprocket.
Caution
As the purpose of this procedure is to apply the
proper amount of tension on the timing belt, be
sure not to rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise
or place pressure on the belt to check the amount of
tension.(4) Apply force on tensioner toward turning direction, (in
the direction of the arrow) such that no portion of the
belt raises out in portion A, place the belt on the
camshaft sprocket such that the belt sprocket teeth arefully engaged.
(5) Tighten the tensioner installation bolt and tensioner
spacer in that order.
Caution
If the tensioner spacer is tightened first, the ten-
sioner will rotate with it and belt tension be thrown
out of adjustment. Always tighten the bolt first.(6) Check to see that the clearance between the outside of
the belt and the cover are within the standard value by
grasping the tension side (between the camshaft
sprocket and oil pump sprocket) of the centre part of
the timing belt between the thumb and index finger.
Standard value: 12 mm (.40 in.)
14. INSTALLATION OF TIMING BELT FRONT LOWER
COVER/12. TIMING BELT FRONT UPPER COVERNote that the timing belt lower and upper cover attaching
bolts differ in size from one place to another.
6.TENSION ADJUSTMENT OF THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE
BELTRefer to GROUP
14-Service Adjustment Procedures.
5. TENSION ADJUSTMENT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER
COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELTRefer to GROUP
24- Service Adjustment Procedures.
3.DEFLECTION ADJUSTMENT OF POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP DRIVE BELTRefer to GROUP 1
g-Service Adjustment Procedures.

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SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLYNWLFM.
9. REMOVAL OF ROCKER ARM AND SHAFT ASSEMBLYBefore removing the rocker arm and shaft assembly, use
the special tool to ensure that the lash adjuster doesn’t fall
out.
Caution
Put the rocker arms and lash adjusters in order in
cylinder No. separated places with clear distinction
between the intake and exhaust ones to prevent
confusion.
INSPECTION
CAMSHAFT
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(1) Visually check the camshaft journal surfaces and replace if
damage or seizure is evident.
If the journal is seized, check the cylinder head for possibledamage. Check also for clogged oil holes in the cylinder
head.
(2) Check cams for excessive wear and damage and replace if
defects are evident. Measure the cam height and replace ifthe limit is not reached.
Standard value: 35.91 mm (1.4138 in.)
Limit: 35.41 mm (1.3941 in.)SERVICE POINTS OF
INSTALLATIONNOSLQACa
11. INSTALLATION OF OIL SEAL
(1) Apply engine oil to oil seal lip.
(2) Using the special tool, drive the camshaft oil seal into
the cylinder head.

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INSPECTION
CYLINDER HEADNosocAMl Check the cylinder head for cracks, damage and engine
coolant leakage.l
Remove the scale, sealing compound and carbon deposits
completely. After cleaning oil passages, apply compressedair to make certain that the passages are clear.
l Check the cylinder head gasket surface for flatness by
using a straight edge in the direction of A, B, . . . as shown. Ifthe flatness exceeds the limit in any direction, either
resurface or replace the cylinder head.
Flatness of cylinder head gasket surface:
Standard dimension
Limit
Overall height:
Limit
Caution
Less than 0.05 mm (0020 in.)
0.2 mm (008 in.)
88.5 mm (3.484 in.)
88.3 mm (3.478 in.)
If cylinder block gasket surface has already been
ground, thickness of the removed stock should be
included in the grinding limit of -0.2 mm
(-,008 in.).
VALVESNo9PGMa
(1) Check each valve for wear, damage and deformation of
head and stem at
B. Correct or replace excessively worn,
damaged or deformed valves.
(2) If stem tip A is pitted, correct with an oil stone or other
means. The correction must be limited to a minimum. Also
reface the valve.
(3) Replace the valve if the margin has decreased to less than
the limit.
Margin:
Standard dimension
Intake1.0 mm (.039 in.)
Exhaust0.7 mm (028 in.)
Limit
Intake0.7 mm (.028 in.)
Exhaust0.5 mm LO20 in.)
VALVE SPRINGSNOWGh
(1) Check the valve spring for free length and load. If they
exceed the limits, replace the spring.
(2) Using a square, check the squareness of each spring. If thespring is out of square beyond the limit, replace.
Valve spring:
Standard dimension
Free length
49.2 mm (1.937 in.)
Load274.6 N (62 Ibs.) at installed height
Installed height37.3 mm (1.469 in.)
Out of square
Less than 2”
Limit
Free length48.2 mm (1.888 in.)
Installed height38.3 mm (1.516 in.)
Out of square4”