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NMA006
Changing Air Cleaner FilterNLEM0120VISCOUS PAPER TYPENLEM0120S01Unfasten clamps to change air cleaner filter.
The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning.
AIR CLEANERSR
Changing Air Cleaner Filter
EM-88
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SMA273C
Checking and Changing Spark PlugsNLEM01211. Disconnect ignition wires from spark plugs at boot. Do not pull
on the wire.
SMA294A
2. Remove spark plugs with spark plug wrench.
3. Check insulator for cracks or chips, gasket for damage or dete-
rioration and electrode for wear and burning. If they are exces-
sively worn away, replace with new spark plugs.
Spark plug
MakeNGK
Models with EGR Models without EGR
Standard type PFR6G-11 BKR6EY-11
Hot type PFR5G-11 Ð
Cold type PFR7G-11 Ð
Use standard type spark plug for normal condition.
The cold type spark plug is suitable when spark knock may occur
with the standard type spark plug such as:
+extended highway driving
+frequent high engine revolution
SMA673B
+Do not use a wire brush for cleaning.
+If plug tip is covered with carbon, spark plug cleaner may
be used.
Cleaner air pressure:
Less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm
2, 85 psi)
Cleaning time:
Less than 20 seconds
SMA806C
+Adjusting plug gap is not required.
4. Check spark plug gap.
Gap: 1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.039 - 0.043 in)
SPARK PLUGSR
Checking and Changing Spark Plugs
EM-89
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5. Install spark plugs. Reconnect ignition wires according to num-
bers indicated on them.
Spark plug:
: 20 - 29 N´m (2 - 3 kg-m, 14 - 22 ft-lb)
SMA015A
Checking Ignition LeadsNLEM01581. Inspect wires for cracks, damage, burned terminals and for
improper fit.
2. Measure the resistance of wires and check for intermittent
breaks.
Resistance:
Cylinder No. Resistance kW[at 25ÉC (77ÉF)]
1 Approximately 3.8
2 Approximately 3.5
3 Approximately 2.76
4 Approximately 2.4
For U.K. (Made by Bougicord)
4.48 - 6.72 kW/m (1.365 - 2.048 kW/ft) [at 25ÉC (77ÉF)]
If it exceeds the limit, replace the ignition wire with a new one.
SPARK PLUGSR
Checking and Changing Spark Plugs (Cont'd)
EM-90
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ComponentsNLEM0122
SEM020G
RemovalNLEM01231. Remove engine side cover.
2. Drain engine oil.
SEM021G
3. Remove steel oil pan bolts in numerical order.
OIL PANSR
Components
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SEM365E
SEM045D
AEM234
SEM043D
SEM022G
Removal (Cont'd)
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SEM506F
12. Remove baffle plate.
SEM023G
13. Remove two engine-to-transaxle bolts and install one of them
into open bolt hole as shown. Tighten installed bolt to separate
aluminum oil pan from cylinder block.
14. Remove aluminum oil pan.
SEM024G
15. Remove the engine-to-transaxle bolts previously installed in
aluminum oil pan.
SEM050D
InstallationNLEM01241. Install aluminum oil pan.
a. Use a scraper to remove old liquid gasket from mating sur-
faces.
+Also remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces of
cylinder block and front cover.
SEM357E
b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of
aluminum oil pan.
+Use Genuine RTV silicone sealant part No. 999MP-A7007
or equivalent.
+Apply to groove on mating surface.
+Allow 7 mm (0.28 in) clearance around bolt holes.
OIL PANSR
Removal (Cont'd)
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BEM008
+For areas marked with ªHº, apply liquid gasket around the
outer side of the bolt hole as shown.
+Be sure liquid gasket diameter is 4.0 to 5.0 mm (0.157 to
0.197 in).
+Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
SEM025G
c. Tighten nuts and bolts in numerical order.
Bolts1-16:
: 16 - 19 N´m (1.6 - 1.9 kg-m, 12 - 14 ft-lb)
Bolts 17, 18:
: 6.4 - 7.5 N´m (0.65 - 0.76 kg-m, 56.4 - 66.0 in-lb)
SEM224D
2. Install the two engine-to-transaxle bolts.
For tightening torque, refer to AT-207, ªREMOVAL AND
INSTALLATIONº.
3. Install rear cover plate.
AEM235
4. Install A/C compressor gussets.
5. Install center member.
6. Install front exhaust tube.
7. Install baffle plate.
SEM026G
8. Install steel oil pan.
a. Use a scraper to remove old liquid gasket from mating surface
of steel oil pan.
+Also remove old liquid gasket from mating surface of alu-
minum oil pan.
OIL PANSR
Installation (Cont'd)
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SEM015E
b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of
steel oil pan.
+Use Genuine RTV silicone sealant part No. 999MP-A7007
or equivalent.
+Apply to groove on mating surface.
+Allow 7 mm (0.28 in) clearance around bolt hole.
SEM027G
+Be sure liquid gasket diameter is 4.0 to 5.0 mm (0.157 to
0.197 in).
+Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
SEM028G
c. Tighten bolts in numerical order as shown.
+Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling engine oil.
OIL PANSR
Installation (Cont'd)
EM-95