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Rod bearing :
Inspect bearing shells for signs of fusion, pitting, burn or flak-
ing and observe contact pattern. Bearing shells found in
defective condition must be replaced.
Two kinds of rod bearing are available; standard size bearing
and 0.25 mm (0.0098 in.) undersize bearing. For identifica-
tion of undersize bearing, it is painted red at the position as
indicated in figure, undersize bearing thickness is 1.605 –
1.615 mm (0.0632 – 0.0635 in.) at the center of it.
Rod bearing clearance :
1) Before checking bearing clearance, clean bearing and crank
pin.
2) Install bearing in connecting rod and bearing cap.
3) Place a piece of gaging plastic (1) to full width of crank pin as
contacted by bearing (parallel to crankshaft), avoiding oil
hole.
4) Install rod bearing cap (1) to connecting rod.
When installing cap, be sure to point arrow mark (2) on cap
to crankshaft pulley side, as shown in figure. After applying
engine oil to rod bolts and tighten cap nuts (3) gradually as
follows.
a) Tighten all cap nuts to 15 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11.0 lb-ft).
b) Retighten them to 45°.
c) Repeat step b) once again.
Tightening torque
Connecting rod bearing cap nuts
(a) : 15 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11.0 lb-ft) and extra tighten 90°
5) Remove cap and using a scale (1) on gaging plastic (2)
envelope, measure gaging plastic width at the widest point
(clearance).
If clearance exceeds its limit, use a new standard size bear-
ing and remeasure clearance.
Connecting rod bearing clearance
Standard : 0.029 – 0.047 mm (0.0011 – 0.0019 in.)
Limit : 0.065 mm (0.0026 in.)
1. Red paint
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3) Place a piece of gaging plastic (1) the full width of bearing
(parallel to crankshaft) on journal, avoiding oil hole.
4) Tighten bearing cap No.1 bolts (1) – (10) and No.2 bolts (11)
– (20) gradually as follows.
a) Tighten bolts (1) – (10) to 30 N·m (3.0 kg-m, 22.0 lb-ft)
according to numerical order in figure.
b) In the same manner as in Step a), tighten them to 50 N·m
(5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft).
c) In the same manner as in step a), retighten them to 60°.
d) Tighten bolts (11) – (20) to 22 N·m (2.2 kg-m, 16.0 lb-ft)
according to numerical order in figure.
Tightening torque
Crank shaft bearing No.1 bolts (1) – (10)
: 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft) and extra tighten 60°
Crank shaft bearing No.2 bolts (11) – (20)
: 22 N·m (2.2 kg-m, 16.0 lb-ft)
5) Remove bearing caps and using scale (1) on gaging plastic
(2) envelop, measure gaging plastic width at its widest point.
If clearance exceeds its limit, replace bearing. Always
replace both upper and lower inserts as a unit.
A new standard bearing may produce proper clearance. If
not, it will be necessary to regrind crankshaft journal for use
of 0.25 mm undersize bearing.
After selecting new bearing, recheck clearance.
Main bearing clearance
Standard : 0.025 – 0.045 mm (0.0010 – 0.0018 in.)
Limit : 0.065 mm (0.0026 in.)
NOTE:
Do not rotate crankshaft while gaging plastic is installed.
NOTE:
After checking main bearing clearance, make sure that
replace bearing cap No.1 bolts new one.
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6) Install bearing cap to cylinder block, making sure to point
arrow mark (on each cap) to crankshaft pulley side. Fit them
sequentially in ascending order, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, starting
from pulley side.
After applying engine oil to new bearing cap No.1 bolts ((1) –
(10)) and bearing cap No.2 bolts ((11) – (20)), tighten them
gradually as follows.
a) Tighten bolts (1) – (10) to 30 N·m (3.0 kg-m, 22.0 lb-ft)
according to numerical order as shown by using a 12 cor-
ner socket wrenches.
b) In the same manner as in Step a), tighten them to 50 N·m
(5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft).
c) In the same manner as in Step a), retighten them to 60°.
d) Tighten bolts (11) – (20) to 22 N·m (2.2 kg-m, 16.0 lb-ft)
according to numerical order as shown.
Tightening torque
Crankshaft bearing cap No.1 bolts (1) – (10)
: 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft) and then turn to 60°
Crankshaft bearing cap No.2 bolts (11) – (20)
: 22 N·m (2.2 kg-m, 16.0 lb-ft)
7) Apply sealant to mating surface of rear oil seal housing (1).
“A” : Sealant 99000-31150
Sealant amount for rear oil seal housing
Width “a” : 3 mm, 0.12 in.
Height “b” : 2 mm, 0.08 in.
8) Install rear oil seal housing (1) and tighten bolts to specified
torque by using special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09911-97720
Tightening torque
Rear oil seal housing bolts : 11 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft) NOTE:
Never reuse bearing cap NO.1 bolts (1) - (10) once dis-
assembled it due to plastic deformation tightening.
After tightening cap bolts, check to be sure that crank-
shaft rotates smoothly when turning it by 12 N·m (1.2
kg-m, 9.0 lb-ft) torque or below.
A : Crankshaft side
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5) Remove water pump assembly (1).
INSPECTION
Rotate water pump by hand to check for smooth operation.
If pump does not rotate smoothly or makes abnormal noise,
replace it.
INSTALLATION
1) Apply sealant to mating surface of water pump as shown in
figure.
“A” : Sealant 99000-31150
Sealant quantity (to mating surface of water pump)
Width “a” : 3mm (0.12 in.)
Height “b” : 2mm (0.08 in.)
2) Install water pump assembly (1) to cylinder block and tighten
bolts and nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Water pump bolts and nut (a) : 22 N·m (2.2 kg-m, 16.0 lb-ft)
3) Install water pump pulley.
4) Install water pump/generator drive belt. Refer to “WATER
PUMP/GENERATOR DRIVE BELT” in this Section.
5) Install A/C compressor belt (if equipped). Refer to “COM-
PRESSOR DRIVE BELT” in Section 1B.
6) Fill coolant. Refer to “COOLING SYSTEM REFILL”.
7) Connect negative cable at battery.
8) Check each part for leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble water pump.
If any repair is required on pump, replace it as assembly.
“a”
“b”