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5. Install camshaft brackets.
IMake sure camshaft brackets are aligned as marked dur-
ing disassembly.
IApply new engine oil to bolt threads and seat surface.
ITighten camshaft bracket bolts in the following steps.
a Tighten bolts9-12,then1-8.
2.0 N×m (0.204 kg-m, 17.7 in-lb)
b Tighten bolts1-12.
5.9 N×m (0.60 kg-m, 52.2 in-lb)
c Tighten bolts1-12.
9.8 - 11.8 N×m (1.00 - 1.20 kg-m, 86.7 - 104.4 in-lb)
IIf any part of valve assembly or camshaft is replaced,
check valve clearance according to reference data.
After completing assembly check valve clearance. Refer
to ªCheckingº and ªAdjustingº in ªVALVE CLEARANCEº
(EM-40).
Reference data valve clearance (Cold):
Intake
0.25 - 0.33 mm (0.010 - 0.013 in)
Exhaust
0.32 - 0.40 mm (0.013 - 0.016 in)
6. Install camshaft sprocket.
ISet timing chain by aligning mating marks with those of
camshaft sprockets.
7. Install camshaft sprocket bolts to correct torque.
IApply new engine oil to bolt threads and seat surface.
SEM903F No.
Intake
mark
Front markIntake side
No.
Exhaust
mark
Front
mark
Exhaust side Engine front
SEM904F Engine front
Tighten in numerical order.
SEM905F Mating
mark
Mating
mark
Camshaft sprocket
(EXH) Camshaft sprocket
(INT)
SEM906F
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8. Install chain tensioner.
IBefore installing chain tensioner, insert a suitable pin into
pin hole of chain tensioner.
IAfter installing chain tensioner, remove the pin.
9. Install timing chain guide.
10. Install cylinder head front cover.
IApply liquid gasket to cylinder head front cover.
IUse Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
11. Install camshaft position sensor (PHASE).
12. Before installing rocker cover, apply a continuous bead of li-
quid gasket to mating surface of cylinder head.
13. Install rocker cover and tighten bolts in numerical order as
shown in the figure.
14. Install spark plugs.
15. Install ignition coils.
16. Install intake manifold rear supports.
17. Install front exhaust tube.
18. Install front undercover.
19. Install air duct to intake manifold collector.
20. Install power steering pulley and pump with bracket.
To check power steering fluid, refer to MA section (ªChecking
SEM907F Chain guide
Stopper pin Chain tensioner
SEM887F Cylinder head front cover
2.0 -
3.0 mm
(0.079 -
0.118 in) dia.
SEM889F Camshaft position
sensor (PHASE)
O-ring
SEM888F Liquid gasket
3 mm (0.12 in) dia.
Cylinder head
Cylinder head front cover
SEM908F Tighten in numerical order.
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Power Steering Fluid and Linesº, ªCHASSIS AND BODY
MAINTENANCEº).
21. Drive belts.
For adjusting drive belt deflection, refer to MA section (ªCheck-
ing Drive Beltsº, ªENGINE MAINTENANCEº).
22. Reinstall parts in reverse order of removal.
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Removal and InstallationNCEM0022
1. Engine front mounting
2. Cylinder head front mouting
bracket
3. Engine front mouting bracket4. LH engine mounting
5. Engine rear mounting bracket
6. Engine rear mounting7. Center member
8. Front mounting bracket
9. Front mounting
NEM372
SEC. 112
16 - 21 (1.7 - 2.1, 12 - 15)
43 - 55 (4.4 - 5.6, 32 - 41)
p2
62-78
(6.4 - 7.9,
46 - 57)
64-74
(6.6 - 7.5, 48 - 54)p5
64-74
(6.6 - 7.5, 48 - 54)60-70
(6.2 - 7.1,
45 - 51)
22-28
(2.3 - 2.8,
17 - 20)
43-55
(4.4 - 5.6,
32 - 41)
p6
p7
p8
77-98
(7.9 - 9.9,
57 - 72)
77 - 98 (7.9 - 9.9, 57 - 72)
49 - 59 (5.0 - 6.0, 37 - 43)
43 - 55 (4.4 - 5.6, 32 - 41)
43 - 55 (4.4 - 5.6, 32 - 40)
30-40
(3.1 - 4.0, 23 - 29)
.43-55
(4.4 - 5.6,
32 - 40)
64-74
(6.6 - 7.5,
48 - 54).p3
43-55
(4.4 - 5.6,
32 - 40)
p4
43 - 55 (4.4 - 5.6, 32 - 40)
62-78
(6.4 - 7.9, 46 - 57)
60-70
(6.2 - 7.1, 45 - 51)
p9
p1
: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
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WARNING:
IPosition vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
IPlace chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
IDo not remove engine until exhaust system has com-
pletely cooled off, otherwise, you may burn yourself
and/or fire may break out in fuel line.
IBefore disconnecting fuel hose, release pressure.
Refer to EC section (ªFuel Pressure Releaseº, ªBASIC
SERVICE PROCEDUREº).
IBe sure to lift engine and transaxle in a safe manner.
IFor engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach
proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:
IWhen lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts.
Use special care near accelerator wire casing, brake lines
and brake master cylinder.
IWhen lifting the engine, always use engine slingers in a
safe manner.
IWhen removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage
grease seal of transaxle.
IBefore separating engine and transaxle, remove crank-
shaft position sensor (POS) from the cylinder block
assembly.
IAlways be extra careful not to damage edge of crankshaft
position sensor (POS), or signal plate teeth.
Engine cannot be removed separately from transaxle. Remove
engine with transaxle as an assembly.
REMOVALNCEM0022S011. Drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Refer to (LC)
section (ªChanging Engine Coolantº, ªENGINE MAINTE-
NANCEº).
2. Drain engine oil.
3. Remove battery.
4. Remove coolant reservoir tank and bracket.
5. Remove drive belts.
6. Remove generator and air conditioner compressor from
engine.
7. Remove power steering oil pump from engine and position
aside.
Power steering oil pump does not need to be disconnected
from power steering tubes.
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8. Remove the following parts:
IRH and LH front tires
IUndercovers
ISplash covers
IRH and LH brake caliper assemblies
:54-64N×m (5.5 - 6.5 kg-m, 40 - 47 ft-lb)
Brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake
caliper assembly. Never depress brake pedal.
IRH & LH drive shaft. Refer to FA section (ªDrive Shaftº,
ªFRONT AXLEº).
When removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage tran-
saxle side grease seal.
IDisconnect control rod and support rod from transaxle.
Control rod:
:14-18N×m (1.4 - 1.8 kg-m, 10 - 13 ft-lb)
Support rod:
:35-47N×m (3.6 - 4.8 kg-m, 26 - 35 ft-lb)
ICenter member
IFront exhaust tube
IStabilizer bar
ICooling fan
IRadiator
ICylinder head front mounting bracket
IRemove air duct and disconnect wires, harness, pipes, hoses
and so on.
9. Lift up engine slightly and disconnect or remove all engine
mountings.
When lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts. Use
special care near brake tubes and brake master cylinder.
10. Remove engine with transaxle as shown.
SEM174D
NEM330
.SEM875DA
SEM419D
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INSTALLATIONNCEM0022S02IInstall in reverse order of removal.
SEM420D Wooden
block
Jack
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Components
1. Oil level gauge guide
2. Cylinder block
3. Rear oil seal retainer
4. Rear oil seal
5. Rear plate
6. Flywheel
7. Drain plug
8. Buffle plate
9. Top ring10. 2nd ring
11. Oil ring
12. Piston
13. Snap ring
14. Piston pin
15. Connecting rod
16. Connecting rod bearing
17. Connecting rod cap18. Key
19. Main bearing
20. Thrust bearing
21. Crankshaft
22. Main bearing cap
23. Knock sensor
24. Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
25. Signal plate
NEM331
7.2 - 10.8 (0.73 - 1.10, 63.4 - 95.5)
20.6 - 26.5
(2.1 - 2.7, 15 - 20)
O-ring
83.4 - 93.2 (8.5 - 9.5, 61 - 69)
6.28 - 8.34
(0.64 - 0.85, 55.6 - 73.8)
34.3 - 44.1
(3.50 - 4.50, 25.3 - 32.5)
6.3 - 8.3 (0.64 - 0.85, 55.6 - 73.8)
7.64 - 9.22 (0.78 - 0.94, 67.7 - 81.6)
: N´m (kg-m, in-lb)
: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
: Lubricate with new engine oil.
: Do not re-use.
46.1 - 52.0 (4.70 - 5.30, 34.0 - 38.3)
For installation of connecting rod cap, refer to ªAssemblyº.
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