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VIBRATION DAMPER AND HUB
Preceding Work : Removal of the cooling fan
Removal of poly V-- belt
1 Bolt 10N∙m (89 lb-in) .....................
2 Cooling Fan Belt Pulley
3 Socket Bolt 23N∙m (17 lb-ft) ................
4 Crankshaft Belt Pulley
5 Vibration Damper6 Bolt 200N∙m (148 lb-ft) + 90_ ..............
7Washer
8 Straight Pin
9Hub
10 Oil Pan
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Notice
The sealing lip of the repair radial seal is offset to the
inside by 2mm to ensure that is does not run in any
groove which the standard radial seal may have left
on the crankshaft flange.
A Standard Radial Seal
B Repair Radial Seal
Replacement Procedure
1. Pull out the radial seal (1) and be careful not to dam-
age the sealing surface of timing case cover.
2. Thoroughly clean the mounting bore of the radial
seal.
3. Coat a little oil on the sealing lip of new radial (1) and
contact surface.
Notice
Don’t use grease.
4. Install the radial seal (1) by using a sleeve (4).
Notice
Align the groove of sleeve and woodruff key(arrow).
Sleeve 601 589 03 14 00
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8. Thoroughly clean the oil gallery.
9. Select a proper new bearing shells with reference to
table.
10. Coat the new bearing shells with oil and insert into
the crankcase and into the crankshaft bearing caps.
Notice
Do not mix up upper and lower crankshaft bearing
shells.
11. Install the bearing caps according to marking and
tighten the 12--sided stretch bolts.
Tightening Torque35-- 40 N∙m (26-- 30 lb-ft)
Notice
No. 1 is vibration damper side.
12. Measure crankshaft bearing diameters (E).
Extension 366 589 00 21 05
13. Measure at 3 points (A, B and C) and if the average
value of B and C is less than A’s value, the average
value of B and C is the mean value and if more than
A’s value, A’s value is the mean value.
14. Measure crankshaft bearing journal diameter (F).
Notice
When measured in A and B, the runout should not
exceed 0.010mm.
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15. Measure radial clearance of crankshaft bearing (G).
Clearance ’G’0.027 -- 0.051mm
Notice
If ’G’ is out of standard, replace the bearing shells
and adjust the radial clearance of crankshaft bear-
ing.
Example) Measured value ’E’ = 57.700mm
Measured value ’F’ = 57.659mm
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Clearance ’G’ = 0.041mm
16. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap.
17. Measure width of thrust bearing journal (H) and ad-
just with proper thrust bearings (see table).
Notice
The same thickness of thrust washers should be
installed on both sides of the thrust bearing.
18. Coat the upper thrust bearing (4) with oil and insert
into the crankcase so that the oil grooves are facing
the crank webs (arrow).
19. Coat the lower thrust bearing (7) with oil and insert
into the crankshaft bearing cap so that the oil
grooves are facing the crank webs (arrow).
Notice
The retaining lugs should be positioned in the
grooves (arrow).
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Notice
If the max. length of bolts(L) exceed 63.8mm, re-
place them.
19. Coat the new crankshaft with engine oil and place it
on the crankcase.
20. Install the crankshaft bearing caps according to
marking and tighten the bolts.
Tightening Torque55 N∙m (41 lb-ft) + 90_
Notice
Install from No. 1 cap.
22. Rotate the crankshaft with hand and check whether
it rotates smoothly.
23. Measure crankshaft bearing axial clearance.
Clearance0.100 -- 0.245 mm
Notice
If the clearance is out of standard, adjust the axial
clearance of crankshaft bearing by replacing the
thrust washers.
Dial Gauge 001 589 53 21 00
Dial Gauge Holder 363 589 02 21 00
Notice
The same thickness of thrust washers should be
installed on both sides of the thrust bearing.
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24. Insert the new connecting rod bearing shells into the
connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap and
tighten the 12--sided stretch bolts (11).
Tightening Torque40 N∙m (30 lb-ft) + 90_
25. Measure inner diameter of connecting rod bearing.
26. Measure connecting rod bearing journal diameter
(K).
Notice
Refer to measurement of the crankshaft bearing
journal diameter.
27. Measure the radial clearance (L) of the connecting
rod bearing.
Example) Measured value ’J’ = 47.700mm
Measured value ’K’ = 47.653mm
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Clearance ’L’ = 0.047mm
Radial Clearance ’L’0.026 -- 0.068mm
Notice
If the clearance is out of standard, adjust the radial
clearance of connecting rod bearing by replacing the
connecting rod bearing shells.
28. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
29. Install the piston.
30. Rotate the crankshaft by hand and check whether it
rotates smoothly.
31. If the bearings are damaged,
-- replace the oil presser relief valve.
-- clean the oil pump and oil filter housing carefully
and replace the hose if necessary.
Notice
After assembling the engine, check the camshaft
timing, adjust the start of fuel injection and check the
TDC sensor bracket setting.
32. Fill oil and run the engine and then check the oil
pressure and oil level.
Notice
Install the original oil filter element and then change
the engine oil and oil filter element after 1,000 --
1,500km.
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FLYWHEEL
Preceding Work : Removal of transmission
Removal of the clutch
1OilPan
2 Straight Pin
3 Flywheel4 12-- Sided Stretch Bolt
Check, 45N∙m (33 lb-ft)+90_ ...............
5 Drive Plate (Automatic Transmission)
6 Flywheel (Automatic Transmission)
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Checking
Notice
The noise which continues short time during short
travel (frequent starting of the engine) or engine
starting after a long time storage is normal operating
conditions. So, it does not need to be repaired. De-
termine the malfunctions in valve clearance com-
pensation device with noise through following tests.
If defective, replace as respectively.
1. Run the engine at more than 3000rpm for approx. 4
minutes.
2. Stop the engine. After 5minutes, check the engine
oil level and adjust if necessary.
3. Remove the cylinder head cover.
4. Check the valve tappets at TDC position of each cyl-
inders.
5. Using a drift, lightly press the valve tappet and mea-
sure clearance between the cam and valve tappet.
Notice
If the clearance exceeds 0.4mm, replace the valve
tappet.
6. If a valve tappet moves down too far in comparison
to the others, replace the valve tappet.
7. Rotate the engine and check the remaining valve
tappets.
Notice
DUnnecessary rotation of the engine will damage
the valve tappets.
DDo not rotate the engine by using the camshaft
sprocket bolt or to the opposite direction of the
engine rotation.