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Disassembly and AssemblyEBS009R5
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3. Install followings in reverse order of removal.
Disassembly and AssemblyEBS009R5
CAUTION:
lWhen installing camshafts, chain tensioners, oil seals or other sliding parts, lubricate contacting
surface with new engine oil.
lApply new engine oil to threads and seat surface when installing cylinder head, camshaft
sprocket, crankshaft pulley and camshaft bracket.
lAttach tags to valve lifters so as not to mix them up.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove valve lifter.
lConfirm installation point.
2. Remove valve collet.
lCompress valve spring with valve spring compressor.
Remove valve collet with magnet driver.
3. Remove valve spring retainer and valve spring.
CAUTION:
Do not remove valve spring seat from valve spring.
4. Push valve stem to combustion chamber side, and remove
valve.
lInspect valve guide clearance before removal. Refer toEM-
57, "VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE".
lConfirm installation point.
KBIA0251E
1 Valve collet 2 Valve spring retainer 3 Valve spring (with valve spring seat)
4 Valve oil seal 5 Valve guide 6 Cylinder head
7 Valve seat (INT) 8 Valve (INT) 9 Valve (EXH)
10 Valve seat (EXH) 11 Spark plug
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5. Remove valve oil seal with valve oil seal puller.
6. When valve seat must be replaced, refer toEM-58, "
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5. Remove valve oil seal with valve oil seal puller.
6. When valve seat must be replaced, refer toEM-58, "
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5. Remove valve oil seal with valve oil seal puller.
6. When valve seat must be replaced, refer toEM-58, "
VA LV E
SEAT REPLACEMENT"to removal.
7. When valve guide must be replaced, refer toEM-57, "
VA LV E
GUIDE REPLACEMENT"to removal.
8. Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench.
ASSEMBLY
1. Install valve guide. Refer toEM-57, "VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT".
2. Install valve seat. Refer toEM-58, "
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT".
3. Install valve oil seal.
lInstall with valve oil seal drift to match dimension in illustra-
tion.
4. Install valve.
lInstall larger diameter to intake side.
5. Install valve spring.
lInstall smaller pitch (valve spring seat side) to cylinder head
side.
lConfirm identification color of valve spring.
Intake: Blue
Exhaust : Yellow
6. Install valve spring retainer.
7. Install valve collet.
lCompress valve spring with valve spring compressor. Install
valve collet with magnet hand.
lTap stem edge lightly with plastic hammer after installation to
check its installed condition.
8. Install valve lifter.
9. Install spark plug with spark plug wrench.
Inspection After DisassemblyEBS009R6
CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTION
1. Wipe off oil and remove water scale (like deposit), gasket,
sealer, carbon, etc with scraper.
CAUTION:
Use utmost care not to allow gasket debris to enter pas-
sages for oil or water.
2. At each of several locations on bottom surface of cylinder head,
measuredistortioninsixdirections.
SEM093F
KBIA0135E
PBIC0525E
Standard : 0.1mm (0.004 in)
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VA LV E D I M EN S IO N S
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VA LV E D I M EN S IO N S
Check dimensions of each valve. For dimensions, refer to SDSEM-
91, "VA LV E"
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE
Perform this inspection before removing valve guide.
1. Make sure that the valve stem diameter is within the specification.
2. Push the valve out by approx. 15 mm (0.59 in) toward the combustion chamber side to measure the
valve's run-out volume (in the direction of dial gauge) with dial gauge.
3. The half of the run-out volume accounts for the valve guide clearance.
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT
When valve guide is removed, replace with oversized (0.2 mm, 0.008 in) valve guide.
1. To remove valve guide, heat cylinder head to 110 to 130°C(230
to 266°F) by soaking in heated oil.
2. Driveoutvalveguidewithapress[undera20kN(2ton,2.2US
ton, 2.0 lmp ton) pressure] or hammer and suitable tool.
SEM188A
Standard
Intake : 0.020 - 0.053 mm (0.0008 - 0.0021 in)
Exhaust : 0.030 - 0.063 mm (0.0012 - 0.0025 in)
PBIC0077E
SEM008A
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3. Ream cylinder head valve guide hole.
4. Heat cylinder head to 110 to 130°C (230 to 266°F) by soaking in
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3. Ream cylinder head valve guide hole.
4. Heat cylinder head to 110 to 130°C (230 to 266°F) by soaking in
heated oil.
5. Press valve guide from camshaft side to dimensions as in illus-
tration.
6. Using valve guide reamer, apply reamer finish to valve guide.
VA LV E S E AT C O N TA C T
lAfter confirming that the dimensions of valve guides and valves
are within specifications, perform this procedure.
lApply prussian blue (or white lead) onto contacting surface of
valve seat to check the condition of the valve contact on the sur-
face.
lCheck if the contact area band is continuous all around the cir-
cumference.
lIf not, grind to adjust valve fitting and check again. If the contact-
ing surface still has N.G conditions even after the re-check,
replace valve seat.
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT
When valve seat is removed, replace with oversized (0.5 mm, 0.020 in) valve seat.
1. Bore out old seat until it collapses. Boring should not continue beyond the bottom face of the seat recess
in cylinder head. Set the machine depth stop to ensure this.Valve guide hole diameter (for service parts)
Intake and exhaust
: 10.175 - 10.196 mm (0.4006 - 0.4014 in)
SEM932C
PBIC0078E
Standard
Intake and exhaust : 6.000- 6.018 mm (0.2362- 0.2369
in)
SEM932C
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2. Ream cylinder head recess diameter for service valve seat.
lBe sure to ream in circles concentric to the valve guide center.
lThis will enable valve seat to fit correctly.
3. Heat cylinder head to 110 to 130°C (230 to 266°F) by soaking in
heated oil.
4. Provide valve seats cooled well with dry ice. Force fit valve seat
into cylinder head.
CAUTION:
Avoid directly to touching cold valve seats.
5. Using valve seat cutter set or valve seat grinder, finish the seat
to the specified dimensions.
CAUTION:
When using valve seat cutter, firmly grip the cutter handle
with both hands. Then, press on the contacting surface all
around the circumference to cut in a single drive. Improper
pressure on with the cutter or cutting many different times
may result in stage valve seat.
Grind to obtain the dimensions indicated in figure.
6. Using compound, grind to adjust valve fitting.
7. Check again for normal contact.Oversize [0.5 mm (0.020 in)]
Intake : 37.000 - 37.016 mm (1.4567 - 1.4573 in)
Exhaust : 32.000 - 32.016 mm (1.2598 - 1.2605 in)
SEM795A
SEM008A
SEM934C
Standard
D1 dia. : 33.5 mm (1.3189 in)
D2 dia. : 35.1 - 35.3 mm (1.382 - 1.390 in)
D3 dia. : 39.0 - 39.2 mm (1.535 - 1.543 in)
D4 dia. : 28 mm (1.10 in)
D5 dia. : 29.9 - 30.1 mm (1.177- 1.185 in)
D6 dia. : 33.5 - 33.7mm (1.319 - 1.327 in)
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VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS
Set try square along the side of valve spring and rotate the spring.
Measure the maximum clearance between the top face of spring and
try square.
VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE SPRING PRESSURE LOAD
Check valve spring pressure with valve spring seat installed at spec-
ified spring height.
CAUTION:
Do not remove valve spring seat.Limit : More than 1.9 mm (0.0748 in)
PBIC0080E
Standard: INTAKE EXHAUST
Free height 44.84-45.34 mm
(1.7654-1.7850
in)45.28-45.78 mm
(1.7827-1.8024 in)
Installation
height35.30 mm (1.390
in)35.30 mm (1.390
in)
Installation
load151-175 N (15.4-
17.8 kg, 34-39 lb)151-175 N (15.4-
17.8 kg, 34-39 lb)
Height during
valve open24.94 mm
(0.9819 in)26.39 mm (1.0390
in)
Load with
valve open358-408 N (36.5-
41.6 kg, 80-92 lb)325-371 N (33.1-
37.8 kg, 73-83 lb)
Identification
colorBlue Yellow
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lSituate vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
lPlace chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
lFor engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in
PA R T S C ATA L O G.
CAUTION:
lAlways be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
lDo not start working until exhaust system and coolant are cool enough.
lIf items or work required are not covered by the engine main body section, refer to the applicable
sections.
lAlways use the support point specified for lifting.
lUseeither2-polelifttypeorseparatetypeliftasbestyoucan.Ifboard-ontypeisusedfor
unavoidable reasons, support at the rear axle jacking point with transmission jack or similar tool
before starting work, in preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.
lFor supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer toGI-37, "Garage Jack and
Safety Stand".
REMOVAL
Description of work
Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with front suspension member from vehicle down ward.
Separate suspension member, and then separate engine and transaxle.
Preparation
KBIA0254E
1 Rear engine mounting insulator 2 Rear engine mounting bracket 3 RH engine mounting insulator
4 RH engine mounting bracket 5 Front engine mounting bracket 6 Front engine mounting insulator
7 Center member 8 LH engine mounting insulator 9 LH engine mounting bracket
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1. Release fuel pressure. Refer toEC-34, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE"(WITH EURO-OBD),EC-399,
"FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE"(WITHOUT EURO-OBD).
2. Remove engine hood.
3. Drain coolant from radiator drain plug.
4. Remove the following parts.
lLH/RH under cover
lLH/RH Front wheel
lBattery
lAuxiliary drive belt; Refer toEM-14, "Removal and Installation of Auxiliary Drive Belt Auto- tensioner".
lAir duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer toEM-15, "Removal and Installation".
lAlternator
lRadiator and radiator fan assembly; Refer toCO-12, "RADIATOR".
5. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
6. Disconnect all the body-side vacuum hoses and air hoses at engine side.
Engine room LH
7. Disconnect fuel hose, and plug it to prevent fuel from draining. Refer toEM-17, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD"
8. Disconnect heater hose, and install plug it to prevent engine coolant from draining.
9. Disconnect select cable from transaxle (A/T models).
10. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside (M/T models).
11. Disconnect shift cable from transaxle (M/T models).
Engine room RH
12. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank.
13. Remove air conditioner compressor with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on body
with a rope to avoid putting load on it.
Vehicle underbody
14. Remove exhaust front tube.
15. Remove propeller shaft.
16. Remove steering shaft from steering gear.
17. Disconnect power steering fluid cooler piping at a point between body and engine.
18. Remove ABS sensor from brake caliper.
19. Remove brake caliper with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on body with a
rope to avoid load on it.
20. Remove LH/RH suspension from steering knuckle under strut.
Removal
21. Install engine slingers into front left of cylinder head and rear right of cylinder head.
lUse alternator bracket mounting bolt holes for the frontside.
22. Lift with hoist and secure the engine in position.Slinger bolts:
Front: 51.0 - 64.7 N·m (5.2 - 6.6 kg-m, 38 - 47 ft-lb)
Rear: 24.5 - 31.4 N·m (2.5 - 3.2 kg-m, 18 - 23 ft-lb)
KBIA0255E