
1A – 6IGENERAL ENGINE INFORMATION
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Light Knock Hot
StepActionValue(s)YesNo
1Is there a light knock when the engine is hot?–Go to Step 2System OK
2Is detonation or spark knock evident?–Go to Step 3Go to Step 4
3Check the engine timing and the fuel quality.
Was the problem found?–Go to Step 1–
4Inspect the torque converter bolts.
Are the bolts tightened to the specified value?45 NSm
(33 lb–ft)Go to Step 5Go to Step 6
5Tighten the torque converter bolts.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
6Inspect the manifold.
Is there an exhaust leak at the manifold?–Go to Step 7Go to Step 8
7Tighten the bolts or replace the gasket.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
8Check the rod bearing clearance.
Is the clearance within the specified value?0.019 ~
0.070 mm
(0.0007 ~
0.0028 in.)Go to Step 9System OK
9Replace the rod bearings, as necessary.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
Knocks During Initial Start–Up But Last Only a Few Seconds
StepActionValue(s)YesNo
1Does the engine knock during initial start–up but last
only a few seconds?–Go to Step 2System OK
2Check the engine oil.
Is the proper viscosity oil used in the crankcase?–Go to Step 4Go to Step 3
3Install oil of the proper viscosity for the expected
seasonal temperatures.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
4Inspect the hydraulic lifters.
Is there evidence of hydraulic lifter bleed–down?–Go to Step 5Go to Step 6
5Clean, test and replace the lifters, as necessary.
Is the repair complete?*–Go to Step 1–
6Inspect the crankshaft end clearance.
Is the clearance more than specified value?0.1 mm
(0.0039 in.)Go to Step 7Go to Step 8
7Replace the crankshaft thrust bearing.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
8Inspect the front main bearing clearance.
Is the clearance more than the specified value?0.026~0.046
mm (0.0010~
0.0018 in.)Go to Step 9System OK
9Replace the worn parts of the front main bearing.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
* When the engine is stopped, some valves will be open. Spring pressure against the lifters will tend to bleed lifter down.
Attempts to repair this should be made only if the problem is consistent.
An engine that is only operated for short periods between start–ups may have lifter noise that lasts for a few minutes. This
is a normal condition.

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17. Disconnect the oxygen (O2) sensor connector, if
equipped.
18. Disconnect the fuel injector harness connectors.
19. Disconnect the MAT, MAP sensor connectors.
20. Disconnect the throttle position sensor (TPS) con-
nector.
21. Disconnect the generator voltage regulator connec-
tor and power lead.
22. Remove the electrical harness clamp bolt.
23. Disconnect all of the necessary vacuum lines, in-
cluding the brake booster vacuum hose.
24. Disconnect the fuel feed line at the fuel rail.
25. Disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle body
and the intake manifold bracket.
26. Disconnect the surge tank coolant hose at the
throttle body.
27. Disconnect the heater outlet hose at the coolant
pipe.
28. Disconnect the heater inlet hose from the cylinder
head.
29. Disconnect the surge tank coolant hose from the
coolant pipe.
30. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the coolant
pipe. Disconnect the starter solenoid ”S” terminal
wire. Remove the A/C compressor, if equipped. Re-
fer to Section 7B, Manual Control Heating, Ventila-
tion, and Air Conditioning Systems.
31. Remove the catalytic converter retaining nuts from
the exhaust pipe.
32. Remove the exhaust pipe.

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18. Connect the power steering pressure hose.
19. Connect the power steering return hose.
20. Install the A/C compressor, if equipped. Refer to
Section 7B, Manual Control Heating, Ventilation,
and Air Conditioning Systems.
21. Install the generator. Refer to Section 1E, Engine
Electrical.
22. Install the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer to
Section 6B, Power Steering Pump.
23. Install the right front wheel well splash shield.
24. Install the right front wheel. Refer to Section 2E,
Tires and Wheels.
25. Connect the fuel feed line to the fuel rail.
26. Connect all of the necessary vacuum lines, includ-
ing the brake booster vacuum hose.
27. Connect the O2 sensor connector, if equipped.
28. Connect the starter solenoid ”S” terminal wire and
power lead.
29. Connect the generator voltage regulator connector
and power lead.
30. Connect the CTS connector.
31. Connect the MAP, MAT sensor connectors.
32. Connect the TPS connector.
33. Install the electrical wiring harness clamp at the
intake manifold support bracket.
34. Connect the fuel injector harness connectors.
35. Connect the electrical connector at the DIS coil and
the ECM ground terminal at the starter.
36. Install the air cleaner outlet hose between the
throttle body and the air cleaner housing.
37. Connect the breather tubes to the camshaft cover.
38. Install the cooling system radiator and the engine
cooling fans. Refer to Section 1D, Engine Cooling.

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39. Connect the lower radiator hose to the coolant pipe.
40. Connect the upper radiator hose to the thermostat
housing.
41. Connect the surge tank coolant hose to the radia-
tor.
42. Connect the heater inlet hose to the cylinder head.
43. Connect the heater outlet hose to the coolant pipe.
44. Connect the coolant surge tank hose to the coolant
pipe.
45. Connect the surge tank coolant hose to the throttle
body.
46. Connect the throttle cable to the throttle body and
the intake manifold bracket.
47. Install the fuel pump fuse.
48. Connect the negative battery cable.
49. Refill the engine crankcase with engine oil.
50. Refill the engine coolant system. Refer to Section
1D, Engine Cooling.
51. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Section
6A, Power Steering System.
52. Refill the A/C refrigerant system, if equipped. Refer
to Section 7B, Manual Control Heating, Ventilation,
and Air Conditioning System.
53. Install the hood. Refer to Section 9R, Body Front
End.
PISTONS AND RODS
Tools Required
KM–427 Piston Pin Service Set
KM 470–B Angular Torque Gauge
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the cylinder head with the intake manifold
and the exhaust manifold attached. Refer to ”Cylin-
der Head and Gasket” in this section.
2. Remove the oil pan. Refer to ”Oil Pan” in this sec-
tion.
3. Remove the oil suction pipe bolts.
4. Remove the oil suction pipe.
5. Move the piston to the bottom of the piston stroke.
6. Mark the connecting rod cap for position.
7. Remove the connecting rod cap bolts.
8. Remove the connecting rod cap and the lower con-
necting rod bearing.
9. Remove the upper piston connecting rod bearing.
10. Ridge ream the cylinder wall.

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7. Install the timing belt automatic tensioner and bolt.
8. Install the camshaft gears. Refer to ”Camshaft
Gears” in this section.
9. Install the timing belt and timing belt cover. Refer to
”Timing Belt” in this section.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
ENGINE
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the fuel pump fuse.
2. Start the engine. After it stalls, crank the engine for
10 seconds to rid the fuel system of fuel pressure.
3. Remove the hood. Refer to Section 9R, Body Front
End.
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
6. Discharge the air conditioning (A/C) system, if
equipped. Refer to Section 7B, Manual Control
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems.
7. Disconnect the manifold air temperature (MAT)
sensor connector.
8. Remove the air cleaner outlet hose from the throttle
body and air cleaner housing.
9. Disconnect the breather tubes from the camshaft
cover.
10. Remove the right front wheel. Refer to Section 2E,
Tires and Wheels.
11. Remove the right front wheel well splash shield.
Refer to Section 9R, Body Font End.
12. Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer
to Section 6B, Power Steering Pump.
13. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Section 1D, En-
gine Cooling.
14. Remove the cooling system radiator and the engine
cooling fans. Refer to Section 1D, Engine Cooling.
15. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the ther-
mostat housing.
16. Disconnect the power steering return hose from the
power steering pump.
17. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from
the power steering pump.
18. Disconnect the electrical connector at the direct
ignition system (DIS) coil and the electronic control
module (ECM) ground terminal and at the starter
motor.

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18. Install the exhaust flex pipe retaining nuts to the
catalytic converter or the connecting pipe.
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust flex pipe–to–catalytic converter
or connecting pipe retaining nuts to 35 NSm (26 lb–ft).
19. Connect the power steering pressure hose.
20. Connect the power steering return hose.
21. Install the A/C compressor, if equipped. Refer to
Section 7B, Manual Control Heating, Ventilation,
and Air Conditioning System.
22. Install the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer to
Section 6B, Power Steering Pump.
23. Install the right front wheel well splash shield.
24. Install the right front wheel. Refer to Section 2E,
Tires and Wheels.
25. Connect the fuel feed line to the fuel rail.
26. Connect the fuel return line to fuel rail.
27. Install the fuel rail and injector channel cover as an
assembly. Refer to Section 1F, Engine Controls.
28. Connect all of the necessary vacuum lines including
the brake booster vacuum hose.
29. Connect the O2 sensor connector, if equipped.
30. Connect the starter solenoid ”S” terminal wire and
power lead.
31. Connect the generator voltage regulator connector.
32. Connect the CTS connector.
33. Connect the engine CTS connector.
34. Connect the TPS connector.
35. Connect the IAC valve connector.
36. Connect the MAP sensor connector.
37. Connect the knock sensor, if necessary
38. Connect the electrical connector at the DIS ignition
coil and the ECM ground terminal and at the starter
motor.
39. Install the air cleaner outlet hose between the
throttle body and the air cleaner housing.
40. Connect the breather tubes to the camshaft cover.
41. Connect the MAT sensor connector.
42. Install the cooling system radiator and the engine
cooling fans. Refer to Section 1D, Engine Cooling.

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43. Connect the lower radiator hose to the coolant pipe.
44. Connect the upper radiator hose to the thermostat
housing.
45. Connect the heater inlet hose to the cylinder head.
46. Connect the heater outlet hose to the coolant pipe.
47. Connect the coolant surge tank hose to the coolant
pipe.
48. Connect the coolant hose to the throttle body.
49. Connect the throttle cable to the throttle body and
the intake manifold bracket.
50. Install the fuel pump fuse.
51. Connect the negative battery cable.
52. Refill the engine crankcase with engine oil.
53. Refill the engine coolant system. Refer to Section
1D, Engine Cooling.
54. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Section
6A, Power Steering.
55. Refill the A/C refrigerant system, if equipped. Refer
to Section 7B, Manual Control Heating, Ventilation,
and Air Conditioning System.
56. Install the hood. Refer to Section 9R, Body Front
End.
PISTONS AND RODS
Tools Required
J–8037 Universal Piston Ring Compressor
J–8087 Cylinder Bore Check Gauge
KM–427 Piston Pin Service Set
KM–470–B Angular Torque Gauge
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the cylinder head with the intake manifold
and exhaust manifold attached. Refer to ”Cylinder
Head and Gasket” in this section.
2. Remove the oil pan. Refer to ”Oil Pan” in this sec-
tion.
3. Remove the oil suction pipe bolts and support
bracket bolts.
4. Remove the oil suction pipe.
5. Remove the crankshaft bearing bridge and the oil
pan scraper bolts.
6. Remove the crankshaft bearing bridge and the oil
pan scraper.

1D – 18IENGINE COOLING
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND SYSTEM OPERATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The cooling system maintains the engine temperature at
an efficient level during all engine operating conditions.
When the engine is cold, the cooling system cools the en-
gine slowly or not at all. This slow cooling of the engine al-
lows the engine to warm up quickly.
The cooling system includes a radiator and recovery sub-
system, cooling fans, a thermostat and housing, a coolant
pump, and a coolant pump drive belt. The timing belt
drives the coolant pump.
All components must function properly in order for the
cooling system to operate. The coolant pump draws the
coolant from the radiator. The coolant then circulates
through water jackets in the engine block, the intake man-
ifold, and the cylinder head. When the coolant reaches the
operating temperature of the thermostat, the thermostat
opens. The coolant then goes back to the radiator where
it cools.
This system directs some coolant through the hoses to the
heater core. This provides for heating and defrosting. The
surge tank is connected to the radiator to recover the cool-
ant displaced by expansion from the high temperatures.
The surge tank maintains the correct coolant level.
The cooling system for this vehicle has no radiator cap or
filler neck. The coolant is added to the cooling system
through the surge tank.
RADIATOR
This vehicle has a lightweight tube–and–fin aluminum ra-
diator. Plastic tanks are mounted on the right and the left
sides of the radiator core.
On vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles, the
transaxle fluid cooler lines run through the left radiator
tank. A radiator drain cock is on this radiator.
To drain the cooling system, open the drain cock.
SURGE TANK
The surge tank is a transparent plastic reservoir, similar to
the windshield washer reservoir.
The surge tank is connected to the radiator by a hose and
to the engine cooling system by another hose. As the ve-
hicle is driven, the engine coolant heats and expands. The
portion of the engine coolant displaced by this expansion
flows from the radiator and the engine into the surge tank.
The air trapped in the radiator and the engine is degassed
into the surge tank.When the engine stops, the engine coolant cools and con-
tracts. The displaced engine coolant is then drawn back
into the radiator and the engine. This keeps the radiator
filled with the coolant to the desired level at all times and
increases the cooling efficiency.
Maintain the coolant level between the MIN and the MAX
marks on the surge tank when the system is cold.
WATER PUMP
The belt–driven centrifugal water pump consists of an im-
peller, a drive shaft, and a belt pulley. The water pump is
mounted on the front of the transverse–mounted engine,
and is driven by the timing belt.
The impeller is supported by a completely sealed bearing.
The water pump is serviced as an assembly and, there-
fore, cannot be disassembled.
THERMOSTAT
A wax pellet–type thermostat controls the flow of the en-
gine coolant through the engine cooling system. The ther-
mostat is mounted in the thermostat housing to the front
of the cylinder head.
The thermostat stops the flow of the engine coolant from
the engine to the radiator in order to provide faster warm–
up, and to regulate the coolant temperature. The thermo-
stat remains closed while the engine coolant is cold, pre-
venting circulation of the engine coolant through the
radiator. At this point, the engine coolant is allowed to cir-
culate only throughout the heater core to warm it quickly
and evenly.
As the engine warms, the thermostat opens. This allows
the engine coolant to flow through the radiator, where the
heat is dissipated through the radiator. This opening and
closing of the thermostat permits enough engine coolant
to enter the radiator to keep the engine within proper en-
gine temperature operating limits.
The wax pellet in the thermostat is hermetically sealed in
a metal case. The wax element of the thermostat expands
when it is heated and contracts when it is cooled.
As the vehicle is driven and the engine warms, the engine
coolant temperature increases. When the engine coolant
reaches a specified temperature, the wax pellet element
in the thermostat expands and exerts pressure against the
metal case, forcing the valve open. This allows the engine
coolant to flow through the engine cooling system and cool
the engine.
As the wax pellet cools, the contraction allows a spring to
close the valve.
The thermostat begins to open at 87°C (189°F) and is fully
open at 102°C (216°F). The thermostat closes at 86°C
(187°F).