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G16 with P / S
G16 with P / S and A / C
H25 with P / S
H25 with P / S and A / C
1. Crankshaft pulley
2. P / S pump pulley
3. A / C compressor pulley
(if equipped)4. Tension pulley
5. Tension pulley bolts
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-7
Power steering pump and / or A / C compressor drive belts (if
equipped) for G16 and H25 engines.
Inspection
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanliness.
If any defect exists, replace.
Check belt for tension.
Power steering pump and / or A / C compressor drive belt
tension.
ªaº: 6 ± 9 mm (0.24 ± 0.35 in.) deflection under 100 N, 10 kg
or 22 lb pressure.
ªbº: 4 ± 7 mm (0.16 ± 0.28 in.) deflection under 100 N, 10 kg
or 22 lb pressure.
If belt tension is out of above specification, adjust it referring to
Section 1B or 3B1.
3) Connect negative cable to battery.
Replacement
Replace belt referring to Section 1B or 3B1 for replacement proce-
dure of belt.
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0B-8 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ITEM 1-2
Camshaft Timing Belt Replacement (G16 engine only)
Replace timing belt referring to Section 6A1.
ITEM 1-3
Valve Lash Inspection (G16 engine only)
1) Remove cylinder head cover.
2) Inspect intake and exhaust valve lash and adjust as necessary.
Refer to Section 6A1 for valve lash inspection and adjustment
procedure.
Valve
lash
(ªº)
When cold
(Coolant tempera-
ture is 15 ± 25C
or 59 ± 77F)When hot
(Coolant tempera-
ture is 60 ± 68C
or 140 ± 154F)
(gap ªaº)
specifica-
tion
Intake0.13 ± 0.17 mm
(0.005 ± 0.007 in.)0.17 ± 0.21 mm
(0.007 ± 0.008 in.)
tion
Exhaust0.23 ± 0.27 mm
(0.009 ± 0.011 in.)0.28 ± 0.32 mm
(0.011 ± 0.013 in.)
3) Install cylinder head cover and tighten bolts to specification.
ITEM 1-4
Engine Oil and Filter Change
WARNING:
New and used engine oil can be hazardous.
Be sure to read ªWARNINGº in General Precaution in Sec-
tion 0A and observe what in written there.
Before draining engine oil, check engine for oil leakage. If any evi-
dence of leakage is found, make sure to correct defective part be-
fore proceeding to the following work.
1) Drain engine oil by removing drain plug.
2) After draining oil, wipe drain plug clean. Reinstall drain plug, and
tighten it securely as specified below.
Tightening Torque
(a): 35 N
.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
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11) Check coil spring, upper rod, lower rod and lateral rod for de-
formation and damage.
12) Check upper rod, lower rod and lateral rod bushings and bump
stopper for wear, damage and deterioration.
13) Check other suspension parts for damage, loose or missing
parts; also for parts showing signs of wear or lack of lubrication.
Replace any parts found defective in steps 1) to 13).
ITEM 6-9
Propeller Shafts and Drive Shafts Inspection
1) Check universal joint and spline of propeller shaft for rattle. If
rattle is found, replace defective part with a new one.
2) Check propeller shaft (front & rear) flange yoke bolts for tight-
ness, and retighten them as necessary.
Refer to Section 4B for tightening torque.
3) Check drive axle boots (wheel side and differential side) for
leaks, detachment, tear or other damage.
Replace boot as necessary.
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1. Drain plug (Apply sealant)
2. Reverse idle gear shaft bolt (DO NOT LOOSEN IT)
3. Filler / level plug (Apply sealant)
1. Drain plug
2. Filler / level plug
Type 1
Type 2
1. Level gauge
2. FULL HOT mark
3. LOW HOT mark
4. FULL COLD mark
5. LOW COLD mark
0B-20 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ITEM 6-10
Manual Transmission Oil Inspection and Change
Inspection
1) Inspect transmission case for evidence of oil leakage.
Repair leaky point if any.
2) Make sure that vehicle is placed level for oil level check.
3) Remove level plug of transmission.
4) Check oil level.
Oil level can be checked roughly by means of level plug hole.
That is, if oil flows out of level plug hole or if oil level is found up
to hole when level plug is removed, oil is properly filled.
If oil is found insufficient, pour specified amount of specified oil.
5) Tighten level plug to specified torque.
Refer to Section 7A or 7A1 for installation and tightening torque.
Change
Change transmission oil with new specified oil referring to Section
7A or 7A1.
ITEM 6-11
Automatic Transmission Fluid Inspection and Change
Inspection
1) Inspect transmission case for evidence of fluid leakage.
Repair leaky point, if any.
2) Make sure that vehicle is placed level for fluid level check.
3) Check fluid level.
For fluid level checking procedure, refer to On-vehicle service in
Section 7B1 and be sure to perform it under specified conditions.
If fluid level is low, replenish specified fluid.
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The figure shows right-hand steering vehicle
The figure shows right-hand steering vehicle
0B-22 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ITEM 6-14
Steering System Inspection
1) Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding vehicle in
straight forward condition on the ground.
Steering wheel play ªaº: 0 ± 30 mm (0 ± 1.2 in.)
2) Check universal joints of steering shaft for rattle and damage. If
rattle or damage is found, replace defective part with a new one.
3) Check steering linkage for looseness and damage. Repair or re-
place defective part, if any.
4) Check bolts and nuts for tightness and retighten them as neces-
sary. Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
Refer to table of Tightening Torque Specification in Section 3B
(or 3B1) and 3C (or 3C1) for particular check points.
5) Check boots of steering linkage for damage (leaks, detachment,
tear, dent, etc.). If damage is found, replace it with new one.
If any dent is found on steering rack boots, correct it to original
shape by turning steering wheel to the right or left as far as it
stops and holding it for a few seconds.
6) Check wheel alignment.
NOTE:
For details of wheel alignment, refer to Wheel Alignment in
Section 3A.
ITEM 6-15
Power Steering (P / S) System Inspection (if equipped)
1) Visually check power steering system for fluid leakage and hose
for damage and deterioration.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
2) With engine stopped, check fluid level indicated on fluid tank,
which should be between MAX and MIN marks. If it is lower than
MIN, fill fluid up to MAX mark.
NOTE:
Be sure to use an equivalent of DEXRON
-II or DEX-
RON
-III for P / S fluid.
Fluid level should be checked when fluid is cool.
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1B-8 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
DIAGNOSIS OF ABNORMAL NOISE
There are various types of noise, ranging from those produced in the engine compartment to those from the pas-
senger compartment, also from rumbling noises to whistling noises.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM COMPRESSOR
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
During compressor operation, a
rumbling noise is heard
proportional to engine
revolutions.Inadequate clearance in piston
area (piston or swash-plate).Repair or replace compressor as
necessary.
A loud noise is heard at a certain
rpm, disproportionately to engine
revolution.Loose or faulty V-belt.
Loose mounting bolts.Adjust V-belt tension, or
replace belt.
Retighten mounting bolts.
A loud rattle is heard at low
engine rpm.Loose compressor center bolt.Retighten center bolt.
Replace compressor if it was
operated in this condition for a
long time.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM MAGNETIC CLUTCH
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
A rumbling noise is heard when
compressor is not operating.Worn or damaged bearings.Replace bearings.
A chattering noise is heard when
compressor is engaged.Faulty clutch gap (excessive).
Worn clutch friction surface.
Compressor oil leaked from shaft
seal, contaminating the friction
surface.Adjust clutch gap.
Replace clutch.
Replace compressor shaft oil
seal.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM TUBING
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
A droning noise is heard inside
vehicle, but not particularly
noticeable in engine
compartment.Faulty tubing clamps.
Resonance caused by pulsation
from variations in refrigerant
pressure.Reposition clamps or increase
the number of clamps.
Attach a silencer to tubing, or
modify its position and length.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM CONDENSER
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Considerable vibration in
condenser.Resonance from condenser
mounting stay and body.Firmly insert a silencer between
condenser mounting stay and
body.
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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-9
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
A large rattling noise is heard at
idle or sudden acceleration.Loosen pulley mounting bolt.
Worn or broken bearings.Retighten bolt.
Replace bearings.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM TENSION PULLEY
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Clattering noise is heard from
pulley.
Pulley cranks upon contact.Worn or damaged bearings.
Cracked or loose bracket.Replace bearings.
Replace or retighten bracket.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM EVAPORATOR
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Whistling sound is heard from
evaporator.Depending on the combination of
the interior / exterior
temperatures, engine rpm and
refrigerant pressure, the
refrigerant flowing out of the
expansion valve may, under
certain conditions, make a
whistling sound.At times, slightly decreasing
refrigerant volume may stop this
noise.
Inspect expansion valve and
replace if faulty.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM BLOWER MOTOR
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Blower motor emits a chirping
sound in proportion to its speed of
rotation.
Fluttering noise or large droning
noise is heard from blower motor.Worn or damaged motor brushes
or commutator.
Leaves or other debris
introduced from fresh air inlet to
blower motor.Repair or replace blower motor.
Remove debris and make sure
that the screen at fresh air inlet is
intact.
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COMPRESSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Compressor troubles are mainly following three types: gas leakage, noise and insufficient pressure.
Compressor gas leakages in most cases develop from the shaft seal. When detecting gas leakage, always use
a leak tester. If a small amount of oil seeps out from the shaft seal, there is no necessity of replacing the seal. The
shaft seal has been designed to allow a small amount of oil to leak out for lubricating purpose. Thus, the shaft seal
should be replaced only when a large amount of compressor oil is leaking out or when gas leakage is discovered
by using gas tester.
In regard to noise and insufficient pressure, repairs should be made only after diagnosing the trouble properly.
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSESCORRECTION
Noise from compressorDefective bearing
Defective cylinder and / or shaftReplace.
Replace.
Noise from magnetic clutchDefective bearing
Defective clutch faceReplace.
Replace.
Insufficient coolingDefective gasketReplace.
Defective reed valveReplace.
Not rotatingLocked compressor
Seized magnetic clutch
Rotating parts seized by insufficient oil
amountReplace.
Replace.
Replace.
Oil and / or gas leakageDefective seal
Defective O-ringReplace.
Replace.