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INTRODUCTION
How to Use This Manual
This manual contains information for the 1996 - 2000 ClVlC. lt is
divided into 24 sections. The first page of each section is marked
with a black tab that lines up with its corresponding thumb index
tab on this page and the back cover. You can quicklY find the first
page of each section without looking through a tull table ol con_
tents. The symbols printed at the top corner of each page can also
be used as a quick reference system.
Each section includesl
1. A table of contents, or an exploded view index showing:
. Parts disassemblY sequence.
. Bolt torques and thread sizes.
. Page references to descriptaons in text
2. Disassembly/assembly procedures and tools.
3. Inspection.
4. Testing/troubleshooting.
5. Repair.
6. Adjustments.
Special Information
!@ Indicates a sttong possibility of sover. perconal iniurY
or loss ol lite if in3tructions are not follow€d.
GAUTION: Indicaiqs a possibility ot p€lsonal injury or 6quipm.nt
damage il instiuc'tions are not followod
t Noncali-. pu.po.. ot thes6 messages is to help provent demage lo lhe
vehicle, other property, or the €nvironment.
NOTE: Gives helpful information.
CAUTfON: Detaifed descriptions ol standard workshop p.oceduro3.
safoty principles and servico operations are not included. Pleaso
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Engine RemovaUlnstallation
Installation
Brackei Bolts Torque Specifications:
Dl5Y5, Dl6Y7, Dl6Y8 €nginss
D16Y5, D16Y8 engines (M/Tl:
REAR STIFFENER
8 x 1.25 mm2/t N.m 12.4 kgf.m, 17 tbf.ftl
EXCEPT D16Y5, Dl6Yg engines lM/T)jSTIFFENERTighten the bolts on the stiffenerin the numbered sequence as shown
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m 14.5 kgf.m,33 tbf.frt
O8x1.25mm24 N.m {2.4 kg{.m,17 tbr.ftt
10 x 1.25 mm14 N.m 14.5 kgt m,33 tbf.ft)
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {4.5 kgt m,33 tbr.ftl
10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m,40 rbf.ftl
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {4.5 kg'f.m,33 tbtftlALTERNATOFBRACKET
li) o).
l3l 10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {1.5 kgt.m,33 tbt.ft)8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgf.m,17 tbf.ft)
o16Ys, D16Y8enginoslM/T):FRONTSTIFFENER
10 x 1.25 mm4,4 N.m {4.5 kg{.m.33 tbf.ftl8 x 1.25 mm2{ N.m (2.t kgtm,17 rbtft)
10 x 1.25 mm14 N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 lbf.ftl
5-12
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Engine Removal/lnstallation
Installation (cont'd)
Engino Inst!llation:
Install the engine in the reverse order of removal.Beinstall the mount bolts/nuts in the following sequence.Failure to follow these procedures may cause excessivenois€ and vibration, and reduce bushing life.
l, Install the transmission mount and bracket, thentighten the bolts on the frame side,
NOTE; Do not tighten the bolts/nuts on the trans_mission side.
CW;
10 x 1.25 mm38 N.m {3.9 kgt m. 28 lbt.ftl
5-14
I
I
2, Install the upper bracket, then tighten the nuts inthe numbered ssquence shown (O _ @).
l'
aO t2 x 1.25 mm74 N.m 17.5 kgf.m,O t2 x t.2s mm74 N.m 17.5 kgtm,rbrft)
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3. Install the rear mount bracket, then tighten the bolts
in the numbered sequence shown (O - @).
CVT:
O 12 x 1.25 mm59 N.m (6.0 kgl'm,ilil lbf ftlReplace.
12 x 1.25 mm59 N.m 16.0 kgf'm,|:r tbf.tt)Replace.
O 12 x 1.25 mm59 N'm {6.0 kgf'm,/€ lbf.ftlReplace.
Except CVT:
,@ 14 x'1.5 mm
/ 8:t N.m {8.5 kgf.m,
/ 61 rbr.fr) Replace.
O 12 r 1.25 mm
59 N m 16.0 kgt m,(} tbf.fttReplace.
Olax1.5mm83 N.m 18.5 kgf.m,61 tbf.ftlReplace.
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4. Tighten the bolvnuts on the transmission mount
bracket in the numbe.ed sequence shown (O - O).
@ t2 x t.2s mm7,1N.m (7.5 kg{ m, 54 lbf ftl
Tighten the bolts on the right front mounvbracket in
the numbered sequence shown (O - @).
GW:
O to x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgl.m./|{} lbf.ftl
10 x 1.25 mm4,1 N.m {4.5 kgf.m. 33 lbf.ftl
(cont'd)
5-15
12 x 1,25 mmfl N.m 16.5 kgt.m,47 tbf.ftl
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Engine Removal/lnstallation
Installation (cont'd)
Except CVT:
12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgd.m,
Tighten the bolts/nut on the left front mount in thenumbered sequence shown {O - @).
(t 12 x 1.25 mm83 N'm (8.5 kgf.m,61 tbt.trl
/+4 N.m 14.5 kgf.m,33 lbt.trl
O 12 r 1.25 mm59 N.m 16.0 kgt.m,43 tbt.rtlSeplace.
5-16
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7. Perform the following:
. Clean the areas where the driveshaft(s) and theintermediate shaft contact the transmission (dif_ferential) thoroughly with solvent or carburetorcteaner, and dry with compressed air.. Check that the set rings on the ends of the drive_shaft and intermediate shaft click into place.CAUTION: Use new set rings,. Adjust the shift cable (see section 14).. Adjust the throttle cable (see section 11).. Adjust the cruise control cable (see section 23).. Refill the engine with engine oil (see page 8-6).. Refill the transmission with fluid (see section 13,14).
. Refill the radiator with engine coolant (see page10-7).
. Bleed air from the cooling system with the heatervalve open (see page j0-7).
. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals withsandpaper, assemble them, then apply grease toprevent corrosaon.. Inspect for fuel leakage (see section j l).After assembling the fuel line, turn on l) the igni_tion switch (do not operate the starter) so that thefuel pump runs for approximately two secondsand the fuel line pressurizes. Repeat this opera_taon two or three times, then check for fuel leak_age at any point in the fuel line,
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3. Install the timing belt tightly in the sequence shown'
OTiming belt drive pullev (crankshaft) )@Adjusting
pulley -towater pump pulley J@Camshatt pulley'
NOTE: Make sure the timing belt drive pulley and
camshaft PulleY are at TDC
7.
Loosen and retighten the adiusting bolt to tension
the timing belt.
lnstall the lower cover and upper cover.
NOTE: Clean the upper and lower covers before
installation.
lnstall the crankshaft pulley, then tighten the pulley
bolt (see page &16)
Rotate the crankshaft pulley about five or six turns
counterclockwise so that the timing belt positions
on the Pulleys.
Adjust the timing belt tension (see page 6-18).8.
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9. Check that the crankshaft pulley and camshaft pul-
ley are both at TDC.
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY:
CAMSHAFT PULLEY:
lf the camshaft and crankshaft pulleys are not posi-
tioned at TDC, remove the timing belt and adjust
the position following the procedure on page 6-20'
Then reinstall the timing belt.
After installation, adjust the tension of each belt
. See section 23 for alternator belt tension adjust-
ment.
a See section 22 tot NC compressor belt tension
adjustment.
. See section 17 for P/S pump belt tension adjust
ment,
(wHrTE)
"UP" MARK
TDC MARK
11.
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Cylinder HeadRocker Arms
18.
19.
21.
22.
Removal (cont'd)
Remove the timing belt {see page 6-19).
Remove the camshaft pulley and back cover,
CAMSHAFTPULLEYClean when installing.
6x1.0mm8 x 1.25 mm37 N.m (3.8 kgf.m,21 tbtlrlApply engine oilto thebolt threads.
Remove the exhaust manifold {see pages 9-6 and 9_7).
Remove the intake manifold (see pages 9-2 thru 4).
Remove the cylinder head bolts, then remove thecylinder head.
CAUTION: To pr€vent warpage, unsclew lhe bohsin sequonce 1/3 turn at a time; rgpeat tho sequenceuntil all bolts are loosened.
CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS LOOSENING SEOUENGE:
6-30
Removal
1. Loosen the adjusting screws.
2. Unscrew the camshaft holder bolts, then,removethe rocker arm assembly.
NOTE:
a Unscrew the camshaft holder bolts two turns at at,me, in a crisscross pattern, to prevent damao_ing the valves or rocker arm assembly.. When removing the rocker arm assembly, do notremove the camshaft holder bolts. The bolts willkeep the camshaft holders, the springs and therocker arms on the shaft.
CAMSHAFT HOLDER BOLTS LOOSENINGSEOUENCE:
\(
ADJUSTING SCREWS
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Cylinder Head
4. Apply liquid gasket (Part No. 08718 - 0001 or 08718 -
0003) to the head mating surfaces of the No. 1 and
No.5 camshaft holders.- Apply liquid gasket to the shaded areas
Set the rocker arm assemblY in place and loosely
installthe bolts.- Make sure that the rocker arms are properly posi-
tioned on the valve stems.
Tighten each bolt two turns at a time in the sequence
shown below to ensure that the rockers do not bind
on the valves.
Specitied torquo:
8 mm bolts: 20 N.m (2.0 kgt'm, l/t lbf'ft)
Apply engine oil to the threads.
6 mm bolts: 12 N.m {1.2 kgif'm, 8.7 lbf'ft)
Apply engine oil to the thresds.
6 mm bolts: O, @. @, @
7. Install the back cover. then install the camshaft pul-!
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lnstallation
lnstallthe cylinder head in the reverse order of removal:
NOTE:
. Always use a new head gasket.
. Cylinder head and cylinder block surface must be
clean.
. "UP" mark on the camshaft pulley should be at the top
. Turn the crankshaft so the No. 1 piston is at TDC (see
page 6-20).
. Clean the oil control orifice before installing.
a Do not use the upper cover and lower cover to store
removeo rlems.
Clean the upper cover and lower cover before instal-
taUon.
Cylinder head dowel pins must be aligned.1.
CYUNOER HEAD
PINS
(cont'd)