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8. Cylinder Block Rear Plate (A/T)
Align the rear plate with the cylinder block dowel
pins.
Tighten the rear plate to the specified torque.
Torque: 97 N·m (9.9 kg·m/72 lb ft)
9. Flywheel housing (M/T)
Align the flywheel housing with the cylinder block
dowel pins.
Tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 97 N·m (9.9 kg·m/72 lb ft)
10. Flywheel
1) Thoroughly clean and remove the oil from the
threads of crankshaft and flywheel fixing
surface.
2) Mount the flywheel on the crankshaft and then
install the washer.
3) Align the timing mark, cut out on the flywheel is
at lowest position for M/T model and
identification hole on the boss is highest position
for A/T model when cylinder No. 1 is at the TDC.
For M/T ModelFor A/T model
4) Tighten the flywheel bolts in 2 steps using
angular tightening method.
Torque: 1st step 60 N·m (6.1 kg·m/44 lb ft)
Torque: 2nd step 60°– 90°
11. Timing Gear Case
1) Cut away the gasket protruding between the
cylinder block and the crank case fitting surfaces
(as shown in the illustration).
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2) Apply liquid gasket (TB1207B or equivalent)
between the cylinder block and the crankcase
fitting surfaces.
3) Install the timing gear case to the cylinder body.
4) Tighten the timing gear case bolt together with
the timing gear case gasket to the specified
torque.
Torque: 20 N·m (2.0 kg·m/14.5 lb·ft)
12. Crankshaft Gear
1) Set key to crankshaft key groove.
2) The timing mark on the crankshaft gear must be
facing outward.
3) Use the crankshaft gear installer to install the
crankshaft gear.
Crankshaft installer: 9-8522-0021-0
Legend
(1) Crankshaft Gear Installer
(2) Crankshaft Gear13. Installation of the Timing Gear
1) Align teeth on the scissors gear and lock them
before install timing gear.
2) Align timing marks on each timing gear and
assemble them.
3) Refer to timing gear detail in this manual.
14. Timing Gear Case Cover
1) Remove lock bolt from idle gear A and remove
lock pin from idle gear C.
2) Install oil pump gear oil seal before assembling
timing gear case cover.
3) Clean fitting surface and apply liquid gasket
(TB1207C or equivalent) to fitting surface.
4) Tighten bolts to specified torque.
Torque: 20 N·m (2.0 kg·m/14.5 lb ft)
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2
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2~2.5mm
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of the bolt hole
Bolt hole
Inside
Outside
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15. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
1) Set oil seal with special tool.
2) Install front oil seal to timing gear case cover.
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer: 5-8840-2061-0
3) Remove special tool and check oil seal position
from front surface of timing gear case.
Oil Seal Position: 0.5 – 2.5 mm (0.0197 –0.0984 in)
16. Cylinder Head
1) Refer to “Cylinder head” in this manual.
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Cylinder Head Assembly
1) Refer to “Cylinder head” in this manual.
2. Crank Case Assembly
1) Refer to “Crank Case” in this manual.
3. Connecting Rod Bearing Cap
4. Piston and Connecting Rod
1) Remove carbon deposits from the upper portion
of the cylinder wall with a scraper before
removing the piston and connecting rod.
5. Piston Ring
Remove the piston rings with a piston ring
expander.
Arrange the removed piston rings in the cylinder
number order.
6. Piston Pin Snap Ring
1) Use a pair of pliers to remove the piston pin
snap rings.7. Piston Pin
1) Remove piston pin from piston assembly.
NOTE: Keep the parts removed from each cylinder
separate. All parts must be reinstalled in their original
positions.
8. Piston
9. Connecting Rod
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
PISTON AND PISTON RING
Pistons
Carefully clean away all the carbon adhering to the
piston head and the piston ring grooves.
NOTE: Never use a wire brush to clean the pistons.
Damage will result. Visually check each piston for
cracking, scoring, and other signs of excessive wear. If
any of the above conditions are present, the piston
must be replaced.
Piston Diameter
1. Measure the piston outside diameter with
micrometer at the piston grading position.
Piston Grading Position: 69.75 mm (2.7461 in)
from piston head
Piston Outside Diameter mm(in)
Grade Mark Outside Diameter
A 95.320 – 95.329 (3.7527 – 3.7531)
B 95.330 – 95.339 (3.7531 – 3.7535)
C 95.340 – 95.349 (3.7535 – 3.7539)
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3. Measure the oil clearance between the connecting
rod and the crankshaft.
1) Remove the connecting rod cap nuts and the
rod caps.
Arrange the removed rod caps in the cylinder
number order.
2) Clean the rod bearings and the crankshaft pins.
3) Carefully check the rod bearings.
If even one bearing is found to be damaged or
badly worn, the entire bearing assembly must be
replaced as a set. Reinstall the bearings in their
original positions.
Apply plastigage to the crank pin.
4) Reinstall the rod caps to their original positions.
5) Tighten the cap nuts in 2 steps, using angular
tightening method as shown in the following
specifications.
1st step: 29 N·m (3.0 kg·m/22 lb ft)
2nd step: 45°– 60°NOTE: Do not allow the crankshaft to rotate
6) Remove the rod caps.
7) Measure the smallest width of the plastigage
and determine the oil clearance. If the oil
clearance exceeds the limit, replace the rod
bearings as a set.
8) Clean the plastigage from the bearings and the
crankshaft pins
Standard: 0.022 – 0.042 mm (0.0009 – 0.0017 in)
Limit: 0.100 mm (0.0039 in)
REASSEMBLY
1. Connecting Rod
2. Piston
3. Piston Pin
1) Apply a coat of engine oil to the piston pin and
the piston pin hole.
4. Piston Pin Snap Ring
1) Try to insert the piston pin into the piston pin
hole with normal finger pressure.
2) Weight each piston and connecting rod
assembly.
3) Select piston and connecting rod combinations
so that the weight variation of the different four
assemblies is held within the specified limits.
Variance in weight after assembly: Less than 3g
(0.1058 oz)
NOTE: When changing piston/connecting rod
combinations, do not change the piston/piston pin
combination.
4) Attach the piston to the connecting rod with the
piston front mark (2) and the connecting rod
front mark (3) on the same side.
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Cylinder Head Assembly
Refer to “Cylinder Head” in this manual.
2. Cylinder Head Gasket.
3. Flywheel
4. Cylinder Block Rear Plate (A/T), or Flywheel
housing (M/T).
5. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal.
Install the special tool as shown in the illustration
and remove the oil seal.
Oil Seal Remover: 5-8840-2360-0
6. Retainer
7. Timing Gear Case Cover
8. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
1) Use a plastic hammer and a screwdriver to tap
around the oil seal to free it from the gear case
cover.
9. Timing Gears
Refer to “Timing Gear” in this manual.
10. Timing gear case
11. Gasket
12. Balance shaft right
13. Crank case assembly
14. Piston cooling oil pipe
15. Piston assembly
16. Main bearing cap
17. Crankshaft assembly
18. Cylinder block side cover right and left
19. Cylinder block
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make the necessary adjustments, repairs, and part
replacements if excessive wear or damage is
discovered during inspection.
1. Remove the cylinder head gasket and any other
material adhering to the upper surface of the
cylinder block.
Be very careful not to allow any material to
accidentally drop into the cylinder block.
Be very careful not to scratch the cylinder block.
2. Carefully remove liquid gasket, which was used
when assembled, from gear case, rear oil seal
retainer and crank case.
3. Wipe the cylinder block clean and visually check it.
4. Use a straight edge and a feeler gauge to measure
the four sides and the two diagonals of the cylinder
block upper face.
If the measured values exceed the limit, the cylinder
block must be replaced.
Limit: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
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NOTE: Check to see that the crankshaft turns
smoothly by rotating it manually.
4. Piston Assembly
1) Refer to “Piston and connecting rod” in this
manual.
5. Cylinder Block Side Cover Right and Left
6. Balance Shaft Right.
7. Timing Gear Case
1) Cut out the liquid gasket forced out from
between the contact surface of cylinder block
and crankshaft.
2) Apply liquid gasket (TB1207B or equivalent) to
the fitting surface of the cylinder block and
crankcase.
3) Install timing gear case with gasket to cylinder
block and tighten to specified torque.
Torque: 20 N·m (2.0 kg·m/14.5 lb ft)8. Crankshaft Gear
Force key into crankshaft and force in crankshaft
gear along the key groove using a special tool (1)
with the crank gear (2) timing mark facing outside.
9. Install timing gear align the timing mark on each
timing gear.
For alignment of timing marks refer to “Timing
Gear” in this manual.
NOTE: Remove the locking bolt or pin from idle gear A
and idle gear C.
10. Assembling the gear case cover.
1) Install the oil seal on the oil pump assembly
before installing the gear case cover.
2) Apply liquid gasket to timing gear case.
NOTE: Be sure to apply liquid gasket evenly.
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2~2.5mm
Apply liquid gasket around inside
of the bolt hole
Bolt hole
Inside
Outside
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11. Use the special tool to install the crankshaft front oil
seal to timing gear case.
Front Oil Seal Installer: 5-8840-2061-0
1) Check fit-of the oil seal and gear case cover at
the front end.
Standard: 0.5 – 2.5 mm (0.0197 – 0.0984 in)
NOTE: Apply engine oil to oil seal lip before installation
of the seal.
12. Install the oil pan assembly to original position and
tighten to specified torque.
Torque: 22 N·m (2.2 kg·m/15.9 lb ft)
13. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
1) Tighten the adapter to the crankshaft rear end
with 2 bolts.
2) Insert the oil seal into the adapter.
3) Insert the sleeve into the adapter and tighten it
with a bolt (M12 x 1.75L = 70) until the adapter
hits the sleeve.
4) Remove the adapter and the sleeve.
5) With the seal pressed in, check the dimension of
the oil seal outside end and crankshaft end.
Standard Dimension = 12.5 ± 0.3 mm
Oil Seal Installer: 5-8840-2359-014. Cylinder Block Rear Plate (A/T Model)
1) Tighten the cylinder block rear plate fixing bolts
to the specified torque.
Torque: 97 N·m (9.9 kg·m/72 lb ft)
15. Flywheel Housing (M/T Model)
1) Install flywheel housing aligned with the dowel
pin on the cylinder block.
2) Tighten the flywheel housing fixing bolts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 97 N·m (9.9 kg·m/72 lb ft)
16. Flywheel
1) Refer to “Crankshaft” in this manual.
17. Cylinder Head Assembly
1) Refer to “Cylinder Head” in this manual.
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