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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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CONNECTING ROD BEARING
Undersize
Unit: mm (in)
Connecting Rod Bearing Oil Clearance
Unit: mm (in)
*: Actual clearanceGrade number Thickness mm (in) Identification color (mark)
0 1.500 - 1.503 (0.0591 - 0.0592) Black
1 1.503 - 1.506 (0.0592 - 0.0593) Brown
2 1.506 - 1.509 (0.0593 - 0.0594) Green
Items Thickness Crank pin journal diameter
0.25 (0.0098) 1.626 - 1.634 (0.0640 - 0.0643) Grind so that bearing clearance is the specified value.
Items Standard Limit
Connecting rod bearing oil clearance 0.034 - 0.059 (0.0013 - 0.0023)* 0.07 (0.0028)
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EM-270
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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EX-1
EXHAUST SYSTEM
B ENGINE
CONTENTS
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SECTION EX
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EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM ................................................... 2Checking Exhaust System ........................................ 2
Removal and Installation .......................................... 2
REMOVAL ............................................................. 3
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 3
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION .................. 4
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EX-2
EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEMPFP:20100
Checking Exhaust SystemBBS005AK
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage or deterioration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.
Removal and InstallationBBS005AL
WARNING:
Be careful not to cut your hand on heat insulator edge.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use genuine exhaust system parts or equivalents which are specially designed for heat
resistance, corrosion resistance, and shape.
Perform the operation with the exhaust system fully cooled down because the system will be hot
just after engine stops.
QR20DE
SMA211A
PBIC4688E
1. Gasket 2. Exhaust front tube 3. Spring
4. Seal bearing 5. Stud bolt 6. Exhaust front tube mounting rubber
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EXHAUST SYSTEM
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Refer to GI-10, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
VQ23DE and VQ35DE
REMOVAL
Disconnect each joint and mounting.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
If exhaust front tube stud bolts were removed, and install them and tighten to the specified torque below.
CAUTION:
Always replace exhaust tube gaskets with new ones when reassembling.
If heat insulator is badly deformed, repair or replace it. If deposits such as mud pile up on the heat
insulator, remove them.
7. Ground cable 8. Main muffler mounting rubber 9. Main muffler mounting bracket
10. Main muffler (RH) 11. Ring gasket 12. Center muffler mounting rubber
13. Center muffler 14. Center muffler mounting bracket 15. Main muffler mounting rubber
16. Main muffler mounting bracket 17. Main muffler (LH)
PBIC2812E
1. Gasket 2. Exhaust front tube 3. Ring gasket
4. Exhaust front tube mounting bracket 5. Exhaust front tube mounting rubber 6. Center muffler
7. Ground cable 8. Main muffler mounting rubber 9. Main muffler mounting bracket
10. Main muffler (RH) 11. Ring gasket 12. Center muffler mounting rubber
13. Center muffler mounting bracket 14. Main muffler mounting rubber 15. Main muffler mounting bracket
16. Main muffler (LH)
: 14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
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EX-4
EXHAUST SYSTEM
When installing heat insulator avoid large gaps or interference between heat insulator and each
exhaust pipe.
Remove deposits from the sealing surface of each connection. Connect them securely to avoid
gas leakage.
Temporarily tighten mounting nuts and bolts on the exhaust manifold side, and mounting bolts
and nuts on the vehicle side. Check each part for unusual interference, and then tighten them to
the specified torque.
When installing each mounting rubber, avoid twisting or unusual extension in up/down and right/
left directions.
Seal Bearing (QR20DE)
1. Securely insert seal bearing into exhaust manifold and three
way catalyst assembly side in the direction as shown in the fig-
ure.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage seal bearing surface when install-
ing.
2. With spring large diameter side facing to exhaust front tube
flange, tighten mounting nut.
3. Make sure that stud bolt does not interfere with flange of
exhaust front tube.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Make sure that clearance between tail tube and rear bumper is even.
With engine running, check exhaust tube joints for gas leakage and unusual noises.
Make sure that mounting brackets and mounting rubbers are installed properly and free from undue
stress. Improper installation could result in excessive noise and vibration.
PBIC2432E
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FAX-1
FRONT AXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ..................................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 4
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE ...................... 5
On-Vehicle Inspection .............................................. 5
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION ......................... 5
Removal and Installation .......................................... 5
COMPONENT ....................................................... 5
REMOVAL ............................................................. 5
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 6
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 7
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ............................................... 8
On-Vehicle Inspection .............................................. 8
DRIVE SHAFT BOOT REPLACEMENT ............... 8
Removal and Installation (LH) ................................. 11
COMPONENT ...................................................... 11
REMOVAL ............................................................ 11
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
Removal and Installation (RH) ............................... 13
COMPONENT ..................................................... 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14Disassembly and Assembly (Models With VQ23DE:
LH) .......................................................................... 15
COMPONENT ..................................................... 15
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 15
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 16
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 17
Disassembly and Assembly (Models With VQ35DE
and QR20DE: LH) .................................................. 19
COMPONENT ..................................................... 19
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 20
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 20
Disassembly and Assembly (Models With VQ23DE:
RH) ......................................................................... 22
COMPONENT ..................................................... 22
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 22
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 24
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 25
Disassembly and Assembly (Models With VQ35DE
and QR20DE: RH) .................................................. 28
COMPONENT ..................................................... 28
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 28
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 30
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 30
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 34
Wheel Bearing ........................................................ 34
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 34
Dynamic Damper .................................................... 34
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
CautionBDS0007G
Observe the following precautions when disassembling and assembling drive shaft.
Joint sub-assembly does not disassemble because it is non-overhaul parts.
Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.
Before disassembling and assembling, clean the outside of parts.
Prevention of entry of foreign objects must be taken into account during disassembly of the service loca-
tion.
Disassembled parts must be carefully reassembled in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean
cover must be placed over parts.
Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of danger of lint adhering
to parts.
Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with kerosene which shall be removed by
blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.