
PRECAUTIONS
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●Use approved bonding agent, sealants or their equivalents when required.
●Use tools and recommended special tools where specified for safe and efficient service repairs.
●When repairing the fuel, oil, water, vacuum or exhaust systems, check all affected lines for leaks.
●Before servicing the vehicle:
Protect fenders, upholstery and carpeting with appropriate cov-
ers.
Take caution that keys, buckles or buttons do not scratch paint.
WARNING:
To prevent ECM from storing the diagnostic trouble codes, do not carelessly disconnect the harness
connectors which are related to the engine control system and TCM (transmission control module)
system. The connectors should be disconnected only when working according to the WORK FLOW of
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES in EC and AT sections.
Precautions for All Mode 4 × 4 SystemEAS000GQ
Even if the 2WD mode is selected, the All mode 4 × 4 system occasionally changes from 2WD to 4WD auto-
matically depending on the driving conditions.
When spinning the front wheels by running the engine with the front wheels jacked up or mounted on the free
rollers / or a chassis dynamometer, be careful because the vehicle may suddenly move due to the driving
force from the rear wheels.
To avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, use one of the following methods when working with the front
wheels drive force and spinning freely.
● Remove the propeller shaft.
● Use free rollers / chassis dynamometer designed for 4WD vehicles.
Precautions for Three Way CatalystEAS000FR
If a large amount of unburned fuel flows into the catalyst, the catalyst temperature will be excessively high. To
prevent this, follow the instructions.
●Use unleaded gasoline only. Leaded gasoline will seriously damage the three way catalyst.
●When checking for ignition spark or measuring engine compression, make tests quickly and only when
necessary.
●Do not run engine when the fuel tank level is low, otherwise the engine may misfire, causing damage to
the catalyst.
Do not place the vehicle on flammable material. Keep flammable material off the exhaust pipe and the three
way catalyst.
Precautions for FuelEAS000P9
GASOLINE ENGINE
Use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 95 (RON).
CAUTION:
Do not use leaded gasoline. Using leaded gasoline will damage the three way catalyst. Using a fuel
other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control devices and systems, and could
also affect the warranty coverage validity.
DIESEL ENGINE
Diesel fuel of at least 50 cetane.
If two types of diesel fuel are available, use summer or winter fuel properly according to the following temper-
ature conditions.
●Above –7°C (20°F) ... Summer type diesel fuel.
●Below –7°C (20°F) ... Winter type diesel fuel.
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PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION:
●Do not use home heating oil, gasoline or other alternate fuels in your diesel engine. The use of
those can cause engine damage.
●Do not use summer fuel at temperatures below –7°C (20°F). The cold temperatures will cause wax
to form in the fuel. As a result, it may prevent the engine from running smoothly.
●Do not add gasoline or other alternate fuels to diesel fuel.
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or Engine Control SystemEAS000FT
●Before connecting or disconnecting any harness connector for
the multiport fuel injection system or ECM:
Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position.
Disconnect negative battery terminal.
Otherwise, there may be damage to ECM.
●Before disconnecting pressurized fuel line from fuel pump to
injectors, be sure to release fuel pressure.
●Be careful not to jar components such as ECM and mass air
flow sensor.
Precautions for Turbocharger (If Equipped)EAS000FU
The turbocharger turbine revolves at extremely high speeds and
becomes very hot. Therefore, it is essential to maintain a clean sup-
ply of oil flowing through the turbocharger and to follow all required
maintenance instructions and operating procedures.
●Always use the recommended oil. Follow the instructions for
proper time to change the oil and proper oil level.
●Avoid accelerating engine to a high rpm immediately after start-
ing.
●If engine had been operating at high rpm for an extended period
of time, let it idle for a few minutes prior to shutting if off.
Precautions for HosesEAS000FV
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
●To prevent damage to rubber hose, do not pry off rubber hose
with tapered tool or screwdriver.
●To reinstall the rubber hose securely, make sure that hose inser-
tion length and orientation is correct. (If tube is equipped with
hose stopper, insert rubber hose into tube until it butts up
against hose stopper.)
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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT
●Do not apply excessive shock to the control unit by dropping or
hitting it.
●Be careful to prevent condensation in the control unit due to
rapid temperature changes and do not let water or rain get on it.
If water is found in the control unit, dry it fully and then install it in
the vehicle.
●Be careful not to let oil to get on the control unit connector.
●Avoid cleaning the control unit with volatile oil.
●Do not disassemble the control unit, and do not remove the
upper and lower covers.
●When using a DMM, be careful not to let test probes get close to
each other to prevent the power transistor in the control unit
from damaging battery voltage because of short circuiting.
●When checking input and output signals of the control unit, use
the specified check adapter.
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REMOVAL
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Removal and InstallationEBS00KNG
REMOVAL
1. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-29, "IGNITION COIL" .
2. Remove spark plug with suitable spark plug wrench.
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock it.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
●Use standard type spark plug for normal condition.
●The hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling occurs with the standard type spark plug under conditions
such as.
–frequent engine starts.
–low ambient temperatures.
●The cold type spark plug is suitable when spark plug knock occurs with the standard type spark plug
under conditions such as.
–extended highway driving.
–frequent high engine revolution.
Check plug gap of each spark plug. Adjust or replace if necessary.
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Standard typeLFR5A-11
Hot typeLFR4A-11
Cold typeLFR6A-11
Spark plug gap: 1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.039 - 0.043 in)
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CAMSHAFT
●Measure the valve clearance using a fine feeler gauge when
the engine is cool (at normal temperature).
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●Measure the valve clearance using a fine feeler gauge when
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CAMSHAFT
●Measure the valve clearance using a fine feeler gauge when
the engine is cool (at normal temperature).
11. Set the No. 4 cylinder at TDC by rotating the crankshaft clock-
wise once.
12. While referring to the figure, measure the valve clearance
marked in the table below.
13. If the valve clearance is outside the specification, adjust as fol-
lows.
ADJUSTMENTS
●Remove the adjusting shim for parts which are outside the spec-
ified valve clearance.
1. Remove the spill tube. Refer to EM-144, "
Removal and Installa-
tion" .
2. Extract the engine oil on the upper side of the cylinder head (for
the air blowing in step 7).
3. Rotate the crankshaft to face the camshaft for adjusting shims
that are to be removed upward.
4. Grip the camshaft with camshaft pliers, them using the camshaft
as a support point, push the adjusting shim downward to com-
press the valve spring.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the camshaft, cylinder head and the outer
circumference of the valve lifter.Valve clearance (Cold):
Standard:
Intake : 0.24 - 0.32 mm (0.0094 - 0.0126 in)
Exhaust : 0.26 - 0.34 mm (0.0102 - 0.0134 in)
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Measuring pointNo. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4
INT EXH INT EXH INT EXH INT EXH
When the No. 4
cylinder is in the
TDCXX XX
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CYLINDER HEAD
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a. Turn the ignition switch to “OFF”.
b. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
c. Install glow plug and install all the parts removed in step 4.
d. Install fuel supply pump fuse [ENG CONT (20A)].
e. Connect battery negative terminal.
f. Using CONSULT-II make sure no error code is indicated for items of self-diagnosis.
Removal and InstallationEBS00LRW
CAUTION:
Apply new engine oil to parts marked in illustration before installation.
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-29, "Changing Engine Coolant" .
2. Remove the following parts:
●Charge air cooler (Refer to EM-122, "Removal and Installation" .)
●Rocker cover (Refer to EM-156, "Removal and Installation" .)
●Air cleaner and air duct (Refer to EM-120, "Removal and Installation" .)
●Vacuum pump (Refer to EM-139, "Removal and Installation" .)
●Injection tube, spill tube and fuel injector (Refer to EM-144, "Removal and Installation" .)
●Intake manifold (Refer to EM-123, "Removal and Installation" .)
●Exhaust manifold and Turbocharger (Refer to EM-127, "Removal and Installation" .)
●Secondary timing chain (Refer to EM-167, "Removal and Installation" .)
●Camshaft (Refer to EM-158, "Removal and Installation" .)
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1. Glow plug 2. Cylinder head assembly 3. Cylinder head bolt
4. Thermal transmitter 5. Engine coolant temperature sensor 6. Gasket
7. Water outlet 8. Glow plate
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CYLINDER HEAD
*: Measured with head bolts tightened
2. Apply a continuous bead of Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent
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*: Measured with head bolts tightened
2. Apply a continuous bead of Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent
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CYLINDER HEAD
*: Measured with head bolts tightened
2. Apply a continuous bead of Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent
on the surface shown in the figure.
A: Apply bead so that it does not protrude into oil passage. Refer
to E M - 111 , "
Precautions For Liquid Gasket" .
B: Minimize the overlapping area of the bead, with start and end
areas of bead as shown in the figure.
Apply so that the portion marked * comes at an external loca-
tion but cannot be viewed externally after engine is assembled.
3. Install cylinder head assembly.
●Tighten bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure
according to the following procedure:
a. Apply engine oil to bolt threads and seat surfaces.
b. Tighten bolts to 29 to 38 N·m (2.9 to 3.9 kg-m, 21 to 28 ft-lb).
c. Tighten 180° to 185° [target: 180°] (angular tightening).
d. Loosen completely to 0 N·m (0 kg-m, 0 in-lb) in the reverse order
of that shown in the figure.
e. Tighten bolts to 35 to 44 N·m (3.5 to 4.5 kg-m, 26 to 32 ft-lb).
f. Tighten 90° to 95° [target: 90°] (angular tightening)
g. Tighten another 90° to 95° [target: 90°] (angular tightening).
●When an angle wrench is not used, paint an alignment
mark on the head of cylinder head bolt and cylinder head
surface before tightening. Check the angle with a protrac-
tor.
4. Install glow plug.
●To avoid damage, glow plugs should be removed only
when required.
●Handle with care to avoid applying shock. When dropped
from approx. 100 mm (3.94 in) or higher, always replace
with a new one.
●Before installing, remove carbon depositing on mounting hole of glow plug with a reamer.
5. Install engine coolant temperature sensor and thermal transmitter.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN
Available Piston
Unit: mm (in)
Piston Ring
Unit: mm (in)
Piston Pin
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN
Available Piston
Unit: mm (in)
Piston Ring
Unit: mm (in)
Piston Pin
Unit: mm (in)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN
Available Piston
Unit: mm (in)
Piston Ring
Unit: mm (in)
Piston Pin
Unit: mm (in)
*: Values measured at ambient temperature of 20°C (68°F) Out-of-round (X − Y)Less than 0.015 (0.0006)
Taper (A − B − C)Less than 0.010 (0.0004)
Main journal inner diameter (Without bearing) 66.654 - 66.681 (2.6242 - 2.6252)
Difference in inner diameter
between cylindersLimit Less than 0.05 (0.0020)
Piston skirt diameter “A” StandardGrade No. 1 85.925 - 85.935 (3.3829 - 3.3833)
Grade No. 2 85.935 - 85.945 (3.3833 - 3.3837)
Grade No. 3 85.945 - 85.955 (3.3837 - 3.3841)
0.25 (0.0098) O/S (Service) 86.175 - 86.205 (3.3927 - 3.3939)
0.50 (0.0197) O/S (Service) 86.425 - 86.455 (3.4026 - 3.4036)
“a” dimension48.83 (1.9224)
Piston pin bore diameter 27.997 - 28.005 (1.1022 - 1.1026)
Piston clearance to cylinder block 0.065 - 0.085 (0.0026 - 0.0033)
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Item Standard Limit
Side clearanceTop 0.120 - 0.180 (0.0047 - 0.0071) 0.2 (0.008)
2nd 0.050 - 0.090 (0.0020 - 0.0035) 0.1 (0.004)
Oil ring 0.030 - 0.070 (0.0012 - 0.0028) —
End gapTop 0.20 - 0.35 (0.0079 - 0.0138) 1.0 (0.039)
2nd 0.39 - 0.54 (0.0154 - 0.0213) 1.0 (0.039)
Oil (rail ring) 0.25 - 0.50 (0.0098 - 0.0197) 1.0 (0.039)
Piston pin outer diameter 27.994 - 28.000 (1.1021 - 1.1024)
Interference fit of piston pin to piston 0.002 - 0.006 (0.0001 - 0.0002)
Piston pin to connecting rod bushing clearanceStandard 0.026 - 0.044 (0.0010 - 0.0017)
Limit 0.057 (0.0022)