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J20
1. 100 N, 10 kg or 22 lb
2. Fan pulley3. Crankshaft pulley
4. Adjusting and pivot bolt
0B-6 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Water pump, generator, power steering and / or A / C
compressor (if equipped) drive belt (J20 engine)
Inspection
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanliness.
If any of above conditions are found, replace.
Also, check belt for tension.
Tension indicator ªBº should be the right of indicator ªAº as
shown in figure. If indicator ªBº is found to the left of indicator ªAº,
replace generator belt.
Replacement
Replace belt referring to Section 6H for replacement procedure of
generator drive belt.
Engine cooling fan drive belt (J20 engine)
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.
Cooling fan belt tension
ªaº: 5 ± 7 mm (0.20 ± 0.27 in.) deflection under 100 N, 10 kg
or 22 lb pressure.
NOTE:
When replacing belt with a new one, adjust belt deflection
to 4 ± 5 mm (0.16 ± 0.19 in.).
3) If the belt is too tight or too loose, adjust it to specification by ad-
justing cooling fan pulley position.
4) Tighten adjusting bolt and pivot bolt.
5) Connect negative cable at battery.
Replacement
Replace belt referring to Section 6B for replacement procedure of
cooling fan drive belt.
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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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1. ªUPPERº or ªLOWERº mark
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3) Visually check pump drive belt for cracks and wear.
4) Check belt for tension, referring to item 1-1.
If necessary, have belt adjusted or replaced.
ITEM 6-16
All Hinges, Latches and Locks Inspection
Doors
Check that each door of front, rear and back doors opens and
closes smoothly and locks securely when closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch or repair door
lock system.
Engine hood
Check that secondary latch operates properly (check that second-
ary latch keeps hood from opening all the way even when pulling
hood release handle inside vehicle.). Also check that hood opens
and closes smoothly and properly and hood locks securely when
closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch, or repair hood
lock system.
ITEM 6-17
Air Conditioning Filter (if equipped)
Inspection
1) Remove air conditioning filter from cooling unit referring to Sec-
tion 1B.
2) Check filter for dirt. Replace excessively dirty filter.
3) Blow off dust by compressed air from air outlet side of filter.
4) Install filter to cooling unit referring to Section 1B.
Replacement
Replace air conditioning filter with new one referring to Section 1B.
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0B-24 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
FINAL INSPECTION
Seats
Check that seat slides smoothly and locks securely at
any position. Also check that reclining mechanism of
front seat back allows it to be locked at any angle.
Seat Belt
Inspect belt system including webbing, buckles, latch
plates, retractors and anchors for damage or wear.
If ªREPLACE BELTº label on front seat belt is visible,
replace belt.
Check that seat belt is securely locked.
Battery Electrolyte Level Check
Check that the electrolyte level of all battery cells is
between the upper and lower level lines on the case.
If battery is equipped with built-in indicator, check bat-
tery condition by the indicator.
Accelerator Pedal Operation
Check that pedal operates smoothly without getting
caught or interfered by and other part.
Engine Start
Check engine start for readiness.
On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each select lever position. The starting mo-
tor should crank only in ªPº (Park) or ªNº (Neutral).
On manual transmission vehicles, place the shift le-
ver in ªNeutral,º depress clutch pedal fully and try to
start.
Exhaust System Check
Check for leakage, cracks or loose supports.
Clutch (For Manual transmission)
Check for the following:
Clutch is completely released when depressing
clutch pedal.
No slipping clutch occurs when releasing pedal and
accelerating.
Clutch itself is free from any abnormal condition.
Gearshift or Select Lever (Transmission)
Check gear shift or select lever for smooth shifting to
all positions and for good performance of transmis-
sion in any position.
With automatic transmission equipped vehicle, also
check that shift indicator indicates properly according
to which position select lever is shifted to.
With automatic transmission equipped vehicle, make
sure that vehicle is at complete stop when shifting se-
lect lever to ªPº range position and release all brakes.
Brake
[Foot brake]
Check the following:
that brake pedal has proper travel,
that brake works properly,
that it is free from noise,
that braking force is applied equally on all wheels,
and that brake do not drag.
[Parking brake]
Check that lever has proper travel.
WARNING:
With vehicle parked on a fairly steep slope,
make sure nothing is in the way downhill to
avoid any personal injury or property damage.
Be prepared to apply regular brake quickly
even if vehicle should start to move.
Check to ensure that parking brake is fully effective
when the vehicle is stopped on the safe slope and
brake lever is pulled all the way.
WARNING:
When carrying out road tests, select a safe
place where no man or no running vehicle is
seen so as to prevent any accident.
WARNING:
Before performing the following check, be
sure to have enough room around the vehicle.
Then, firmly apply both the parking brake and
the regular brakes. Do not use the accelerator
pedal. If the engine starts, be ready to turn off
the ignition promptly. Take these precautions
because the vehicle could move without warn-
ing and possibly cause personal injury or
property damage.
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1B-6 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
DIAGNOSIS
GENERAL
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Cool air won't come out
(A / C system won't
operative)No refrigerant
Fuse blown
A / C switch faulty
Blower motor switch faulty
A / C thermistor faulty
Dual pressure switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faulty
A / C ON permission signal in ECM
faulty
A / C controller and its circuit faultyRecover, evacuation and charging.
Check ªIG METERº fuse, ªREAR DEFGº
fuse, and ªA / C FUSEº and check for
short circuit to ground.
Check A / C switch.
Check blower motor switch.
Check A / C evaporator thermistor.
Check dual pressure switch.
Repair as necessary.
Check ON permission signal.
Check A / C controller and its circuit.
Cool air won't come out
(A / C compressor won't
operative)Magnet clutch faulty
Compressor relay faulty
Compressor thermal switch faulty
(if equipped)
Drive belt loose or broken
Compressor faulty
A / C ON permission signal in ECM
faulty
A / C controller faultyCheck magnet clutch.
Check compressor thermal switch.
Check compressor relay.
Adjust or replace drive belt.
Check compressor.
Check ON permission signal.
Check A / C controller.
Cool air won't come out
(A / C condenser cooling
fan motor won't
operative)Condenser cooling fan relay faulty
Wiring or grounding faulty
ªA / C condenser cooling fan relayº
signal in ECM faulty
Condenser cooling fan motor faultyCheck condenser cooling fan relay.
Repair as necessary.
Check A / C condenser cooling fan relay
signal.
Check condenser cooling fan motor.
Cool air won't come out
(Blower motor won't
operative)Fuse blown
Blower motor relay faulty
Blower motor resistor faulty
Blower motor switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faulty
Blower motor faultyCheck ªHEATER FUSEº, ªREAR DEFGº
fuse and check for short circuit to
ground.
Check blower motor relay.
Check blower motor resistor.
Check blower motor switch.
Repair as necessary.
Check blower motor.
Cool air won't come out
or insufficient cooling
(A / C system normal
operative)Insufficient or excessive charge of
refrigerant
Refrigerant leak in system
Condenser clogged
A / C evaporator clogged or frosted
A / C thermistor faulty
A / C controller faulty
Expansion valve faulty
Drive belt slipping
Magnetic clutch faultyCheck charge of refrigerant.
Check system for leaks.
Check condenser.
Check A / C evaporator.
Check A / C thermistor.
Check A / C controller.
Check expansion valve.
Check or replace drive belt.
Check magnetic clutch.
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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-7
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Cool air does not come
out or insufficient
cooling (A / C system
normal operative)Compressor faulty
Air in A / C system
Air leaking from cooling unit or air
duct
Heater and ventilation system faulty
Blower motor faulty
Excessive compressor oil existing in
A / C systemCheck compressor.
Replace condenser dryer, and
evacuation and charging.
Repair as necessary.
Check blower unit.
Check heater control lever assembly.
Check heater assembly.
Check blower motor.
Pull out compressor oil in A / C system
circuit, and replace compressor.
Cool air does not comes
out only intermittentlyWiring connection faulty
Expansion valve faulty
Excessive moisture in A / C system
A / C controller faulty
Magnetic clutch faulty
Excessive charge of refrigerantRepair as necessary.
Check expansion valve.
Replace condenser dryer, and
evacuation and charging.
Check A / C controller.
Check magnetic clutch.
Check charge of refrigerant.
Cool air comes out only
at high speedsCondenser clogged
Insufficient charge of refrigerant
Air in A / C system
Drive belt slipping
Compressor faultyCheck condenser.
Check charge of refrigerant.
Replace condenser dryer, and
evacuation and charging.
Adjust or replace drive belt.
Check compressor.
Cool air does not comes
out only at high speedsExcessive charge of refrigerant
A / C evaporator frostedCheck charge refrigerant.
Check A / C evaporator.
Check A / C thermistor.
Insufficient velocity of
cooled airA / C evaporator clogged or frosted
Air leaking from cooling unit or air
duct
Blower motor faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyCheck A / C evaporator.
Repair as necessary.
Check blower motor.
Repair as necessary.
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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.