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19. Remove timing chain tensioner for balancer unit with the follow-
ing procedure.
a. Lift tensioner lever up, and release rachet claw for return proof.
b. Push tensioner sleeve in, and hold it.
c. Matching the hole on lever with the one on body, insert a stopper
pin to secure tensioner sleeve.
d. Remove timing chain tensioner for balancer unit.
20. Remove timing chain for balancer unit and crankshaft sprockets.
21. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order shown in the figure, and
remove balancer unit.
lUse Torx socket (size E14)
CAUTION:
lDo not disassemble balancer unit.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Timing Chain
Check timing chain for cracks or serious wear. If a malfunction is
detected, replace it.
Balancer Unit mounting bolt outer diameter.
lMeasure outer diameters (d1, d2) at the two positions shown in
the figure.
lMeasure d2 within the range A.
lIf the value difference (d1 – d2) exceeds the limit (a dimension
difference is large), replace it with a new one.
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INSTALLATION
NOTE:
lThe figure shows the relationship between the mating mark on
each timing chain and that on the corresponding sprocket, with
the components installed.
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lThe figure shows the relationship between the mating mark on
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INSTALLATION
NOTE:
lThe figure shows the relationship between the mating mark on
each timing chain and that on the corresponding sprocket, with
the components installed.
lBecause of parallel manufacture, there are two types of mark
(link colors) for timing chain.
1. Make suer that crankshaft key points straight up.
2. Tighten mounting bolt in the numerical order shown in the figure
with the following procedure, and install balancer unit.
CAUTION:
lWhen reusing a mounting bolt, check its outer diameter
before installation, Refer toEM-47, "
INSPECTION AFTER
REMOVAL".
a. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of mounting
bolts.
b. Tighten them to 45.2 to 51.0 N·m (4.6 to 5.2kg-m, 34 to 37 ft-lb).
c. Turn them another 90 to 95°(Target: 90°).
d. Fully loosen to 0 N·m (0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb).
lLoosen in the reverse order of tightening.
e. Tighten them to 45.2 to 51.0 N·m (4.6 to 5.2 kg-m, 34 to 37 ft-lb).
f. Turn them another 90 to 95°(Target: 90°).
CAUTION:
lCheck tightening angle with an angle wrench or a pro-
tractor. Do not make judgment by visual check alone.
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3. Install crankshaft sprocket and timing chain for balancer unit.
lMake sure that crankshaft sprocket is positioned with mating
marks on block and sprocket meeting at the top.
lInstall it by lining up mating marks on each sprocket and tim-
ing chain.
4. Install timing chain tensioner for balancer unit.
NOTE:
Chain guide and tensioner move freely with the caulking pin as the
axle. Therefore, bolt hole position of the three points could be
changed during removal. If points change, temporarily fix the two
mounting bolts on the chain guide, and move the tensioner to mate
the bolt holes.
lBe careful not to let mating marks of each sprocket and timing
chain slip.
lAfter installation, make sure the mating marks have not slipped,
then remove stopper pin and release tensioner.
5. Install timing chain and related parts.
lInstall by lining up mating marks on each sprocket and timing
chain.
NOTE:
Before installing chain tensioner, it is possible to change the position
of mating mark on timing chain for that on each sprocket for align-
ment.
CAUTION:
For the above reason, after the mating marks are aligned, keep
them aligned by holding them with a hand.
lBefore and after installing chain tensioner, check again to make
sure that mating marks have not slipped.
lAfter installing chain tensioner, remove stopper pin, and make
sure that tensioner moves freely.
lTo avoid skipped teeth, do not move crankshaft and camshaft
until front cover is installed.
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6. Install front oil seal to front cover.
lUsing a drift of 56 mm (2.20in) dia, press oil seal in until it is
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6. Install front oil seal to front cover.
lUsing a drift of 56 mm (2.20in) dia, press oil seal in until it is
flush with front end surface of front cover.
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6. Install front oil seal to front cover.
lUsing a drift of 56 mm (2.20in) dia, press oil seal in until it is
flush with front end surface of front cover.
CAUTION:
lBe careful not to cause damage or burr to circumfer-
ence of oil seal.
7. Install front cover with the following procedure.
a. Install O-rings to cylinder head and cylinder block.
b. Apply liquid gasket to positions specified in the figure.
lApplication instruction differs depending on the part.
c. Make sure that mating marks of timing chain and each sprocket
are still aligned. Then install front cover.
CAUTION:
lDo not let air conditioning and power steering piping
interfere with upper part of front cover.
lBe careful not to damage front oil seal by interference
with front end of crankshaft.
d. Tighten mounting bolts in the numerical order shown in the fig-
ure.
e. After all bolts are tightened, retighten them to specified torque.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket leaking to
surface for fitting oil pan.
8. Install chain guide between camshaft sprockets.
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9. Install Intake valve timing control cover with the following procedure.
a. Install Intake valve timing control solenoid valves to Intake valve timing control cover.
b. Install Oil rings to the intake camshaft sprocket insertion points on Intake valve timing control backside
cover.
c. Install O-ring to front cover.
d. Apply liquid gasket to the positions in the figure.
e. Tighten mounting bolts in the numerical order shown in the fig-
ure.
10. Insert crankshaft pulley by aligning with crankshaft key.
lTap its center with a plastic hammer to insert.
lDo not tap belt hook.
11. Tighten crankshaft pulley mounting bolts.
lSecure crankshaft pulley with a pulley holder, and tighten the bolts.
lPerform angle tightening with the following procedure.
a. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of mounting bolts.
b. Tighten to 37.3 to 47.1 N·m (3.8 to 4.8 kg-m, 28 to 34 ft-lb).
c. put a paint mark on front cover, mating with any one of six easy
to recognize stamp marks on bolt flange.
d. Turn another 60°to 66°[Target: 60°].
lCheck vertical mounting angle with movement of one stamp
mark.
12. Install remaining parts in reverse order of removal.
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CYLINDER HEAD
PFP:11041
On-Vehicle ServiceEBS009R3
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Warm up engine thoroughly. Then, stop it.
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer toEC-34, "
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CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
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On-Vehicle ServiceEBS009R3
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Warm up engine thoroughly. Then, stop it.
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer toEC-34, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE"(WITH EURO-OBD),EC-399,
"FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE"(WITHOUT EURO-OBD).
3. Remove ignition coil and spark plug from each cylinder.
Refer to IGNITION COILEM-27, "
Removal and Installation"and SPARK PLUGEM-28, "Removal and
Installation".
4. Connect engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT-ll).
5. Disconnect fuel injector sub-harness to avoid fuel injection dur-
ing measurement.
6. Install compression tester with adapter onto spark plug hole.
lUse compression gauge whose picking up end inserted to spark
plug hole is smaller than 20 mm (0.79 in) in diameter. Otherwise,
it may be caught by cylinder head during removal.
7. With accelerator pedal fully depressed, turn ignition switch to
“START” for cranking. When the gauge pointer stabilizes, read
the compression pressure and engine rpm. Perform these steps
to check each cylinder.
Unit: mPa (bar, kg/cm2,psi)/rpm
CAUTION:
Always use a fully changed battery to obtain specified engine speed.
lIf the engine speed is out of specified range, check battery liquid for proper gravity. Check engine speed
again with normal battery gravity.
lIf compression pressure is below minimum value, check valve clearances and parts associated with com-
bustion chamber (Valve, valve seat, piston, piston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head, cylinder head gas-
ket). After the checking, measure compression pressure again.
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lIf some cylinders have low compression pressure, pour small amount of engine oil into the spark plug hole
of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
–If the added engine oil improves the compression, the piston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check
the piston rings and replace if necessary.
–If the compression pressure remains at low level despite the addition of engine oil, the valves may be mal-
functioning. Check the valves for damage. Replace the valve or valve seat accordingly.
lIf two adjacent cylinders have respectively low compression pressure and their compression remains low
even after the addition of engine oil, the gaskets are leaking. In such a case, replace the cylinder head
gaskets.
8. Install spark plug, ignition coil and harness connectors.
Removal and InstallationEBS009R4
REMOVAL
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer toEC-34, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE"(WITH EURO-OBD),EC-399,
"FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE"(WITHOUT EURO-OBD).
2. Drain engine coolant and engine oil.
3. Remove the following components and related parts.
lEngine hood and engine under cover.
lAir cleaner case and air duct assembly; Refer toEM-15, "Removal and Installation".
lIgnition coils; Refer toEM-27, "Removal and Installation".
lRocker cover; Refer toEM-31, "Removal and Installation".
lEngine Coolant reservoir tank
lAuxiliary drive belt; Refer toEM-14, "Removal and Installation of Auxiliary Drive Belt Auto- tensioner".
lAlternator
lAuxiliary drive belt auto -tensioner; Refer toEM-14, "Removal and Installation of Auxiliary Drive Belt Auto-
tensioner".
lExhaust front tube; Refer toEX-2, "EXHAUST SYSTEM".
lExhaust manifold; Refer toEM-22, "Removal and Installation".
lIntake manifold collector, intake manifold and fuel tube assembly; Refer toEM-17, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
lWater control valve and housing; Refer toCO-21, "THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE".
4. Remove front cover and timing chain. Refer toEM-43, "
Removal and Installation".
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5. Remove camshaft. Refer toEM-33, "Removal and Installation".
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5. Remove camshaft. Refer toEM-33, "Removal and Installation".
6. Securely support bottom of cylinder block with a jack or equivalent tool, and remove the hoist that was
supporting it.
7. Remove cylinder head loosening bolts in reverse order shown in
the figure.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
OuterDiameterofCylinderHeadBolts
lCylinder head bolts are tightened by plastic zone tightening
method. Whenever the size difference between d1 and d2
exceeds the limit, replace them with new one.
lIf reduction of outer diameter appears in a position other than
d2, use it as d2 point.
INSTALLATION
1. Install cylinder head gasket.
2. Follow the steps below to tighten fixing bolts in the order shown
in figure to install cylinder head.
CAUTION:
lIf cylinder head bolts are re-used, check their outer diam-
eters before installation. Refer toEM-54, "
Outer Diameter
of Cylinder Head Bolts".
lIn step “c”, loosen bolts in the reverse order of that indi-
catedinfigure.
a. Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of mounting
bolts.
b. Tighten all bolts to 98.1 N·m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb).
c. Completely loosen to 0 N·m (0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb).
d. Tighten all bolts to 34.3 to 44.1 N·m (3.5 to 4.4 kg-m, 26 to 32 ft-lb).
e. Turn all bolts 75°to 80°(target: 75°) degrees clockwise.
f. Turn all bolts 75°to 80°(target: 75°) degrees clockwise again.
CAUTION:
Check and confirm the tightening angle by using angle
wrench or protractor. Avoid judgment by visual inspection
without the tool.
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