
0B-8 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
6) Replenish oil until oil level is brought to FULL level mark on
dipstick. (oil pan and oil filter capacity). The filler inlet is at
the top of the cylinder head cover.
It is recommended to use engine oil of SE, SF, SG, SH or SJ
grade.
NOTE:
Select the appropriate oil viscosity according to the proper
engine oil viscosity chart [A].
Engine oil specification :
7) Check oil filter and drain plug for oil leakage.
8) Start engine and run it for 3 minutes. Stop it and wait 5 min-
utes before checking oil level. Add oil, as necessary, to bring
oil level to FULL level mark on dipstick.
[A]: Proper engine oil viscosity chart
H27 engine
Oil pan capacity liters (US/lmp pt.) About 5.0 (10.6/8.8)
Oil filter capacity liters (US/lmp pt.) About 0.5 (1.1/0.9)
Others liters (US/lmp pt.) About 0.7 (1.5/1.2)
Total liters (US/lmp pt.) About 6.2 (13.1/10.9)
NOTE:
Engine oil capacity is specified. However, note that the
amount of oil required when actually changing oil may
somewhat differ from the data in the table depending on
various conditions (temperature, viscosity, etc.)
1. Full level mark (hole)
2. Low level mark (hole)

1B-12 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
Performance diagnosis table
HIGH PRESSURE GAUGE
LOW PRESSURE GAUGE
THERMOMETER AT CENTER DUCT
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Pressure high
(“A” area of high side
graph)Refrigerant overcharged Recharge.
Expansion valve frozen or clogged Check expansion valve.
Clogged refrigerant passage of high side Clean or replace.
Condenser cooling fan malfunction (Insufficient cooling
of condenser)Check condenser cooling fan.
Dirty or bent condenser fins (Insufficient cooling of con-
denser)Clean or repair.
Compressor malfunction (Insufficient oil etc.) Check compressor.
Engine overheat Check engine cooling system.
Pressure low
(“B” area of high side
graph)Insufficient refrigerant (Insufficient charge or leakage) Check for leakage, repair if necessary
and recharge.
Expansion valve malfunction (valve opens too wide) Check expansion valve.
Compressor malfunction (Insufficient compression) Check compressor.
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Pressure high
(“C” area of low side
graph)Expansion valve malfunction (valve opens too wide) Check expansion valve.
Compressor malfunction (Insufficient compression) Check compressor.
Pressure low
(“D” area of low side
graph)Insufficient refrigerant (Insufficient charge or leakage) Check for leakage, repair if necessary
and recharge.
Expansion valve malfunction (valve opens too narrow) Check expansion valve.
Clogged refrigerant passage (crashed pipe) Repair or replace.
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Outlet air temperature at
center duct is high
(Crossing point is in area
“E”)Insufficient or excessive charge of refrigerant Check refrigerant pressure.
Dirty or bent A/C evaporator fins Clean or repair.
Air leakage from cooling (heater) unit or air duct Repair or replace.
Malfunctioning, switch over function of damper in cool-
ing (heater) unitRepair or replace.
Compressor malfunction Check compressor.
Outlet air temperature at
center duct is low
(Crossing point is in area
“F”)Insufficient air volume from center duct (Heater blower
malfunction)Check blower motor and fan.
Compressor malfunction Check compressor.
NOTE:
If ambient temperature is within 30 - 35 °C (85 - 95 °F), it is possible to do using “DETAIL DIAGNOSIS
TABLE” in this section for detail diagnosis.

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-13
Detail diagnosis table (at ambient temperature within 30 - 35 °C (85 - 95 °F))
Condition Possible Cause Correction
MANIFOLD
GAUGEMPa
(kg/cm
2)
(psi)Detail
Lo Hi
0.23 - 0.35
(2.3 - 3.5)
(33 - 50)1.4 - 1.75
(14 - 17.5)
(200 - 249)Normal condition––
Negative
pressure0.5 - 0.6
(5 - 6)
(71.2 - 85.3)The low pressure side
reads a negative pressure,
and the high pressure side
reads an extremely low
pressure.
Presence of frost around
tubing to and from receiver/
dryer and expansion valve.Dust particles or water drop-
lets are either stuck or frozen
inside expansion valve, pre-
venting the refrigerant from
flowing.Clean expansion valve.
Replace it if it cannot be
cleaned.
Replace condenser/dryer.
Evacuate the A/C system and
recharge with fresh refriger-
ant.
Normal :
0.23 - 0.35
(2.3 - 3.5)
(33 - 50)
↑ ↓
↑ ↓↑ ↓ ↑ ↓
Abnormal :
Negative
pressureNormal :
1.4 - 1.75
(14 - 17.5)
(200 - 249)
↑ ↓
↑ ↓↑ ↓ ↑ ↓
Abnormal :
0.7 - 1.0
(7 - 10)
(100 - 142)During A/C operation, the
low pressure side some-
times indicates negative
pressure, and sometimes
normal pressure. Also high
pressure side reading fluc-
tuates between the abnor-
mal and normal pressure.Expansion valve is frozen due
to moisture in the system, and
temporarily shuts off the
refrigeration cycle.Replace expansion valve.
Replace condenser/dryer.
Evacuate A/C system and
recharge with fresh refriger-
ant.
0.05 - 0.15
(0.5 - 1.5)
(4.2 - 21.3)0.7 - 1.0
(7 - 10)
(100 - 142)Both low and high pressure
sides indicate low readings.
Continuous air bubbles are
visible through sight glass.
Output air is slightly cold.Insufficient refrigerant in sys-
tem. (Refrigerant leaking)Using a gas leak detector,
check for leaks and repair as
necessary.
Recharge refrigerant to a
specified amount.
If the pressure reading is
almost 0 when the manifold
gauges are attached, check
for any leaks, repair them,
and evacuate the system.
0.4 - 0.6
(4 - 6)
(56.9 - 85.3)Pressure on low pressure
side is high.
Pressure on high pressure
side is low.
Both pressure becoming
equal right after A/C is
turned OFF.Internal leak in compressor Inspect compressor and
repair or replace as neces-
sary.
0.35 - 0.45
(3.5 - 4.5)
(50 - 64)2.0 - 2.5
(20 - 25)
(285 - 355)High pressure reading on
both low and high pressure
sides.
Air bubbles are not visible
even when engine rpm is
lowered.Overcharged A/C system.
Faulty condenser cooling
operation.
Faulty condenser fan opera-
tion.Adjust refrigerant to specified
amount.
Clean condenser.
Inspect and repair condenser
fan.
High pressure reading on
both low and high pressure
sides.
Low pressure side tubing is
not cold when touched.
Air bubbles are visible
through sight glass.Presence of air in A/C sys-
tem. (Improperly evacuated)Replace condenser dryer.
Inspect quantity of compres-
sor oil and presence of con-
taminants in oil.
Evacuate system and
recharge with fresh refriger-
ant.
0.45 - 0.55
(4.5 - 5.5)
(64 - 78)High pressure reading on
both low and high pressure
sides.
Large amount of frost or
dew on the low pressure
side tubing.Faulty expansion valve.
Refrigerant flow is not regu-
lated properly.Replace expansion valve.

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-25
On-Vehicle Service
Precaution
When servicing air conditioning system, the following rules must be observed.
Piping
When connecting hoses and pipes, apply a few drops of compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to seats of coupling
nuts and O-ring. WARNING:
Should refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) strike your eye(s), consult a doctor immediately.
DO NOT USE YOUR HAND TO RUB AFFECTED EYE(S).
Instead, use quantities of fresh cold water to splash it over affected area to thus gradually raise its
temperature above the freezing point.
Obtain proper treatment as soon as possible from a doctor or eye specialist.
Should liquid refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) get on your skin, such affected part should be treated
in the same manner as when skin is frostbitten or frozen.
CAUTION:
None of refrigerant, compressor oil and component parts is interchangeable between two types of
A/C: one using CFC-12 (R-12) and the other using HFC-134a (R-134a).
(For identification between these two types, refer to “REFRIGERANT TYPE” in this section.
When replenishing or changing refrigerant and compressor oil and when replacing parts, make sure
that the material or the part to be used is appropriate to the A/C installed in the vehicle being serviced.
Use of incorrect one will result in leakage of refrigerant, damage in parts or other faulty condition.
NOTE:
Single A/C model is the same as SQ625 (H25 engine) model. Refer to the same section of the Service
Manual mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.
[A]: Dual A/C model 1. Suction hose 4. Condenser outlet pipe 7. Front suction pipe
Apply compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to O-ring. 2. Discharge hose 5. Expansion valve 8. Rear liquid pipe
3. Front liquid pipe 6. Dual (refrigerant) pressure switch 9. Rear suction pipe
1
6 43 75
9
8
2 [A]

ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (H27 ENGINE) 6-1-3
General Information
Statement of Cleanliness and Care
An automobile engine is a combination of many machined, honed, polished and lapped surfaces with tolerances
that are measured in the thousands of an millimeter (ten thousands of inch). Accordingly, when any internal
engine parts are serviced, care and cleanliness are important. Throughout this section, it should be understood
that proper cleaning and protection of machined surfaces and friction areas is part of the repair procedure. This
is considered standard shop practice even if not specifically stated.
A liberal coating of engine oil should be applied to friction areas during assembly to protect and lubricate the
surface on initial operation.
Whenever valve train components, pistons, piston rings, connecting rods, rod bearings and crankshaft jour-
nal bearings are removed for service, they should be retained in order. At the time of installation, they should
be installed in the same locations and with the same mating surfaces as when removed.
Battery cables should be disconnected before any major work is performed on the engine. Failure to discon-
nect cables may result in damage to wire harness or other electrical parts.
Throughout this manual, the 6 cylinders of the engine are
identified by numbers; No.1, No.2, No.3, No.4, No.5 and No.6
as counted from crankshaft pulley side to flywheel side.
Figure at the left shows engine with intake manifold removed
and viewed from the top.
LH (No.1) bank consists of No.1, No.3 and No.5 cylinders.
RH (No.2) bank consists of No.2, No.4 and No.6 cylinders.
General Information on Engine Service
When raising or supporting engine for any reason, do not use a jack under oil pan. Due to small clearance
between oil pan and oil pump strainer, jacking against oil pan may cause it to be bent against strainer result-
ing in damaged oil pick-up unit.
It should be kept in mind, while working on engine, that 12-volt electrical system is capable of violent and
damaging short circuits.
When performing any work where electrical terminals could possibly be grounded, ground cable of the bat-
tery should be disconnected at battery.
Any time the air cleaner, air cleaner outlet hose, throttle body, surge tank pipe, intake collector or intake man-
ifold is removed, the intake opening should be covered. This will protect against accidental entrance of for-
eign material which could follow intake passage into cylinder and cause extensive damage when engine is
started.
1. No.1 cylinder 6. No.6 cylinder
2. No.2 cylinder 7. LH (No.1) bank
3. No.3 cylinder 8. RH (No.2) bank
4. No.4 cylinder 9. Crank shaft pulley side
5. No.5 cylinder
CAUTION:
The following information on engine service should be noted carefully, as it is important in preventing
damage, and in contributing to reliable engine performance.

6-1-34 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (H27 ENGINE)
Poor gasoline mileage
Faulty spark plug (improper gap, heavy depos-
its, and burned electrodes, etc.)Spark plugs in Section 6F2.
Fuel pressure out of specification “DIAG. FLOW TABLE B-3” in this
section.
Faulty TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAF sensor TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAF
sensor in Section 6E2.
Faulty EGR system “DTC P0400 DIAG. FLOW TABLE”
in this section.
Faulty injector Fuel injector in Section 6E2.
Faulty ECM (PCM) Inspection of ECM (PCM) and its
circuit in this section.
Low compression Refer to the same item in “HARD
STARTING” of this table.
Poor valve seating Valves inspection in Section 6A2.
Dragging brakes Diagnosis in Section 5.
Slipping clutch Diagnosis in Section 7C1.
Thermostat out of order Thermostat in Section 6B.
Improper tire pressure Diagnosis in Section 3.
Excessive engine oil
consumptionSticky piston ring Piston cleaning in Section 6A2.
Worn piston and cylinder Cylinders, pistons and piston rings
inspection in Section 6A2.
Worn piston ring groove and ring Pistons and piston rings inspection
in Section 6A2.
Improper location of piston ring gap Pistons installation in Section 6A2.
Worn or damaged valve stem seal Valves and cylinder head in Sec-
tion 6A2.
Worn valve stem Valves inspection in Section 6A2.
Low oil pressure
Improper oil viscosity Engine oil and oil filter change in
Section 0B.
Malfunctioning oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch inspection in
Section 8.
Clogged oil strainer Oil pan and oil pump strainer clean-
ing in Section 6A2.
Functional deterioration of oil pump Oil pump in Section 6A2.
Worn oil pump relief valve Oil pump in Section 6A2.
Excessive clearance in various sliding parts “INSPECTION” for each parts in
Section 6A2. Condition Possible Cause Correction

6A2-20 ENGINE MECHANICAL (H27 ENGINE)
12) Install oil pan and oil pump strainer.
Refer to “OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP STRAINER” in this sec-
tion.
13) Install cylinder head cover.
Refer to “CYLINDER HEAD COVER” in this section.
14) Install exhaust manifold.
Refer to “EXHAUST MANIFOLD” in this section.
15) Install radiator outlet pipe, radiator, cooling fan and water
hose.
Refer to “COOLING WATER PIPES OR HOSES”, “RADIA-
TOR” and “COOLING FAN AND FAN CLUTCH” in Section
6B.
16) Install throttle body and intake manifold.
Refer to “THROTTLE BODY AND INTAKE MANIFOLD” in
this section.
17) Adjust water pump drive belt tension.
Refer to “COOLING FAN BELT TENSION CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT” in Section 6B.
18) Adjust power steering pump drive belt tension.
Refer to “POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT” in Sec-
tion 3B1.
19) Adjust accelerator cable play and A/T throttle cable play.
Refer to “ACCELERATOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT” and “A/T
THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT (A/T VEHICLE)” in Sec-
tion 6E2.
20) Check to ensure that all removed parts are back in place.
Reinstall any necessary parts which have not been rein-
stalled.
21) Refill engine with engine oil, referring to “ENGINE OIL
CHANGE” in Section 0B.
22) Refill cooling system referring to “COOLING SYSTEM
FLUSH AND REFILL” in Section 6B.
23) Refill front differential housing with gear oil if drained, refer-
ring to “MAINTENANCE SERVICE” in Section 7E.
24) Connect negative cable at battery.
25) Check ignition timing and adjust as necessary, referring to
“IGNITION TIMING CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT” in Section
6F2.
26) Verify that there is no fuel leakage, water leakage, oil leak-
age and exhaust gas leakage at each connection.
27) Check wheel alignment, referring to “STEERING ANGLE” in
Section 3A.

6A2-28 ENGINE MECHANICAL (H27 ENGINE)
24) Remove A/T fluid hose clamps (1) from engine mounting
bracket (2). (for A/T vehicle)
25) Remove clutch housing lower plate.
26) Remove torque converter bolts (for A/T vehicle).
27) Remove starter motor.
28) Lower vehicle.
29) Support transmission. For A/T vehicle, don’t jack under A/T
oil pan to support transmission.
30) Remove bolts and nuts fastening cylinder block and trans-
mission.
31) Install lifting device.
32) Disconnect engine side mounting brackets (1) to engine
mountings.
33) Before lifting engine, check to ensure all hoses, wires and
cables are disconnected from engine.
34) Remove engine assembly from chassis and transmission by
sliding toward front, and then, carefully hoist engine assem-
bly.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure for installation, noting the following
points.
1) Lower engine assembly into engine compartment. Connect
engine to transmission and engine side mounting brackets to
engine mountings.
2) Tighten nuts fastening engine side mounting brackets and
engine mountings.
Tightening torque
Engine side mounting bracket nut (a) :
50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)