0B – 4IGENERAL INFORMATION
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
Steering System
Application1.4L DOHC1.6L DOHC1.8L DOHC
Gear TypePower
Rack and Pinion
Overall Gear Ratio
Power Steering16 : 1
Wheel Diameter
W/ Air Bag
W/O Air Bag380 mm (15.0 in.)
370 mm (14.5 in.)
Wheel Alignment :
Front :
Toe–In
Caster
Camber0° ± 10’
4° ± 45’
20’ ± 45’
Rear :
Toe–In
Camber
12’ ± 10’
–1° ± 45’
Oil Capacity1.1L (1.2 qts)
Suspension
Application1.4L DOHC1.6L DOHC1.8L DOHC
Front TypeMacpherson Strut
Rear TypeDual Link
Fuel System
Application1.4L DOHC1.6L DOHC1.8L DOHC
Fuel DeliveryMPI
Fuel Pump TypeElectric Motor Pump
Fuel Filter TypeCartridge
Fuel Capacity60L (15.85 gal)
Lubricating System
Application1.4L DOHC1.6L DOHC1.8L DOHC
Lubricating TypeForced Feed
Oil Pump TypeRotary (Trochoid)
Oil Filter TypeCartridge (Full Flow)
Oil Pan Capacity
Including Oil Filter3.75L (4 qts)4.0L (4.2 qts)
GENERAL INFORMATION 0B – 9
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
NORMAL VEHICLE USE
The maintenance instructions contained in the mainte-
nance schedule are based on the assumption that the ve-
hicle will be used for the following reasons:
S To carry passengers and cargo within the limitation
indicated on the tire placard located on the edge of
the driver’s door.
S To be driven on reasonable road surfaces and with-
in legal operating limits.
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
The services listed in the maintenance schedule are fur-
ther explained below. When the following maintenance
services are performed, make sure all the parts are re-
placed and all the necessary repairs are done before driv-
ing the vehicle. Always use the proper fluid and lubricants.
Drive Belt Inspection
When a separate belt drives the power steering pump, the
air conditioning compressor and the generator, inspect it
for cracks, fraying, wear and proper tension. Adjust or re-
place the belt as needed.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change
API Classifications of Engine Oil
The International Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee (ILSAC) and American Petroleum Institute
classifies engine oils according to their performance quali-
ty. Always use oil rated API–SL (ILSAC GF–III) or better.
Engine Oil Viscosity
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an effect on fuel econ-
omy and cold weather operation. Lower viscosity engine
oils can provide better fuel economy and cold weather per-
formance; however, higher temperature weather condi-
tions require higher viscosity engine oils for satisfactory lu-
brication. Using oils of any viscosity other than those
viscosities recommended could result in engine damage.
Cooling System Service
Drain, flush and refill the system with new coolant. Refer
to ”Recommended Fluids And Lubricants” in this section.
Fuel Micro–Filter Replacement
Replace the engine fuel filter every 45,000 km (27,000
miles).
Air Cleaner Element Replacement
Replace the air cleaner element every 45,000 km (27,000
miles).Replace the air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque
Check the torque of the mounting bolts.
Tighten the throttle body mounting bolts to 15 NSm (11 lb–
ft) if necessary.
Spark Plug Replacement
Replace spark plugs with the same type.
Spark Plug Wire Replacement
Clean wires and inspect them for burns, cracks or other
damage. Check the wire boot fit at the DIS module and at
the spark plugs. Replace the wires as needed.
Brake System Service
Check the disc brake pads and the drum brake linings ev-
ery 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months. Check the pad
and the lining thickness carefully. If the pads or the linings
are not expected to last to the next scheduledmaintenance
service, replace the pads or the linings. Check the breath-
er hole in the brake fluid reservoir cap to be sure it is free
from dirt and the passage is open.
Transaxle Service
The manual transaxle fluid does not require changing. For
automatic transaxles, refer to ”Scheduled Maintenance
Charts” in this section.
Tire and Wheel Inspection and Rotation
Check the tires for abnormal wear or damage. To equalize
wear and obtain maximum tire life, rotate the tires. If irreg-
ular or premature wear exists, check the wheel alignment
and check for damaged wheels. While the tires and
wheels are removed, inspect the brakes. Refer to ”Each
Time The Oil Is Changed” in this section.
Tire Rotation
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DAEWOO V–121 BL4
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHARTS
Engine
Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval
Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
x 1,000 km1153045607590105120
x 1,000 miles0.6918273645546372
Months–1224364860728496
Drive belts (Alternator, power steering
and A/C belt)IIII
Engine oil & engine oil filter (1) (3)IRRRRRRRR
Cooling system hose & connectionsIIIIIIII
Engine coolant (3)IIIRIIRII
Fuel filterRR
Fuel line and connectionsIIIIIIII
Air cleaner element (2)IIRIIRII
Spark plugs (1.4D/1.6D)IRIRIRIR
Spark plugs (1.8D)IRIR
Spark plug wiresReplace every 90,000 km(54,000 miles)
EVAP canister, vapor lines & solenoid
valve filterII
PCV systemIIII
Timing beltlRlR
Chart Symbols:
I –Inspect, and if necessary correct, clean, replenish or adjust.
R – Replace or change:
(1) Change the engine oil and oil filter every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6months, whichever comes first, if the vehicle is
operated under any of the following conditions:
S Short distance driving.
S Extensive idling.
S Driving on dusty roads.
(2) Inspect the air cleaner element every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months if driving under dusty conditions. If necessary,
correct, clean or replace.
(3) Refer to ”Recommended Fluids And Lubricants”
Note : Check the engine oil and radiator coolant levels every week.
GENERAL INFORMATION 0B – 11
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
Chassis and Body
Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval
Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
x 1,000 km1153045607590105120
x 1,000 miles0.6918273645546372
Months–1224364860728496
Interior air filter (A/C)RRRRRRRR
Exhaust pipes & mountingsIIIIIIII
Brake/Clutch fluid (1) (4)IIRIRIRIR
Front brake pads and discs(3)IIIIIIII
Rear brake pads & discs or drums and
linings (3)IIIIIIII
Parking brakeIIIIIIIII
Brake line and connections (Including
booster)IIIIIIII
Manual Transaxle Oil *(1)IIIIIIII
Automatic transaxle fluid *(1) (5)IIIIIIII
Tighten chassis and underbody bolts
and nutsIIIIIIII
Tire condition and inflation pressureIIIIIIIII
Wheel alignment (2)Inspect when abnormal condition is noted
Steering wheel and linkageIIIIIIII
Power steering fluid & lines* (1)IIIIIIIII
Drive shaft bootsIIIIIIII
Seat belts, buckles and anchorsIIIIIIII
Lubricate locks, hinges and hood
latchIIIIIIII
Chart Symbols:
I – Inspect and if necessary correct, clean, replenish, or adjust.
R – Replace or change:
(1) Refer to Recommended Fluids And Lubricants.
(2) And if necessary, rotate and balance wheels.
(3) More frequent if operated under severe conditions: short distance driving, extensive idling, frequent low–speed oper-
aion in stop and go traffic, or driving in dusty conditions.
(4) Change the brake/clutch fluid every 15,000 km (9,000 miles), if the vehicle is mainly driven under the following severe
conditions: driving in hilly or mountainous terrain, or towing a trailer/caravan frequently.
(5) 1.8 DOHC model (ZF 4HP16 Automatic Transaxle): Change automatic transaxle fluid every 60,000 Km (36,000 miles)
if the vehicle is mainly driven under any of the following severe conditions:
S In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 32°C (90°F) or higher, or
S In hilly or mountainous terrain, or
S When doing frequent trailer towing, or
S Uses such as taxi, police or delivery service.
1A – 2IGENERAL ENGINE INFORMATION
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
OIL PRESSURE TEST
StepActionValue(s)YesNo
1Is the oil pressure warning lamp on?–Go to Step 2System OK
2Check the oil level in the crankcase.
Is the oil level low?–Go to Step 3Go to Step 4
3Add oil so that the oil level is up to the fullmark on the
indicator.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
4Check the idle speed.
Is the idle speed below the specified value ?825 rpmGo to Step 5Go to Step 6
5Increase the idle speed.
Is the speed increased?–Go to Step 1–
6Inspect the oil pressure switch.
Is the oil pressure switch incorrect or malfunction-
ing?–Go to Step 7Go to Step 8
7Install a new oil pressure switch.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
8Inspect the oil pressure gauge.
Is the oil pressure gauge incorrect or malfunction-
ing?–Go to Step 9Go to Step 10
9Install a new oil pressure gauge.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
10Inspect the engine oil.
Is the engine oil in the crankcase diluted or of the im-
proper viscosity?–Go to Step 11Go to Step 12
11Install new engine oil of the proper viscosity for the
expected temperatures.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
12Inspect the oil pump.
Is the pump worn or dirty?–Go to Step 13Go to Step 14
13Replace the oil pump.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
14Inspect the oil filter.
Is the oil filter plugged?–Go to Step 15Go to Step 16
15Install a new oil filter.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
16Inspect the oil pickup screen.
Is the oil pickup screen loose or plugged?–Go to Step 17Go to Step 18
17Tighten or replace the oil pickup screen, as neces-
sary.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
18Inspect the oil pickup tube.
Are there any holes in the oil pickup tube?–Go to Step 19Go to Step 20
19Replace the oil pickup tube.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
1.4L/1.6L DOHC ENGINE MECHANICAL 1C1 – 11
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
1. Piston Ring Set
2. Piston
3. Piston Pin
4. Connecting Rod
5. Connecting Rod Bearing Set
6. Oil Level Gauge Stick
7. Gauge Stic Tube
8. Sleeve
9. Clutch Housing Sleeve
10. Cylinder Block
11. Plug
12. Gap
13. Bypass Valve
14. Connecting Piece
15. Oil Filter
16. Oil Pump Body Gasket
17. Water Inlet Neck
18. Knock Sensor
19. Fly Wheel (M/T)
20. Flexible Plate (A/T)
21. Shaft Seal Ring
22. Crank Shaft Upper Bearing Set
23. Crank Shaft24. Crank Shaft Lower Bearing Set
25. Transmitter Disc
26. Crankshaft Bearing Cap
27. Oil Pan
28. Threaded Ring
29. Washer
30. Oil Pan Drain Plug
31. Oil Pump
32. Oil Pump Cover
33. Oil Pump Inner Rotor
34. Oil Pump Outer Rotor
35. Oil Pump Plug
36. Shaft Sealing
37. Pressure Relief Valve Plunger
38. Relief Valve Spring
39. Sealing
40. Relief Valve
41. Oil Pressure Switch
42. Sleeve
43. Oil Suction Pipe Bracket
44. Oil Suction Pipe
45. Sealing
1.4L/1.6L DOHC ENGINE MECHANICAL 1C1 – 77
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND SYSTEM OPERATION
CYLINDER HEAD AND GASKET
The cylinder head is made of an aluminum alloy. The cylin-
der head uses cross–flow intake and exhaust ports. A
spark plug is located in the center of each combustion
chamber. The cylinder head houses the dual camshafts.
CRANKSHAFT
The crankshaft has eight integral weights which are cast
with it for balancing. Oil holes run through the center of the
crankshaft to supply oil to the connecting rods, the bear-
ings, the pistons, and the other components. The end
thrust load is taken by the thrust washers installed at the
center journal.
TIMING BELT
The timing belt coordinates the crankshaft and the dual
overhead camshafts and keeps them synchronized. The
timing belt also turns the water pump. The timing belt and
the pulleys are toothed so that there is no slippage be-
tween them. There are two idler pulleys. An automatic ten-
sioner pulley maintains the timing belt’s correct tension.
The timing belt is made of a tough reinforced rubber similar
to that used on the serpentine accessory drive belt. The
timing belt requires no lubrication.
OIL PUMP
The oil pump draws engine oil from the oil pan and feeds
it under pressure to the various parts of the engine. An oil
strainer is mounted before the inlet of the oil pump to re-
move impurities which could clog or damage the oil pump
or other engine components. When the drive gear rotates,
the driven gear rotates. This causes the space between
the gears to constantly open and narrow, pulling oil in from
the oil pan when the space opens and pumping the oil out
to the engine as it narrows.
At high engine speeds, the oil pump supplies a much high-
er amount of oil than is required for lubrication of the en-
gine. The oil pressure regulator prevents too much oil from
entering the engine lubrication passages. During normal
oil supply, a coil spring and valve keep the bypass closed,
directing all of the oil pumped to the engine. When the
amount of oil being pumped increases, the pressure be-
comes high enough to overcome the force of the spring.This opens the valve of the oil pressure regulator, allowing
the excess oil to flow through the valve and drain back to
the oil pan.
OIL PAN
The engine oil pan is mounted to the bottom of the cylinder
block. The engine oil pan houses the crankcase and is
made of cast metal.
Engine oil is pumped from the oil pan by the oil pump. After
it passes through the oil filter, it is fed through two paths
to lubricate the cylinder block and the cylinder head. In one
path, the oil is pumped through the oil passages in the
crankshaft to the connecting rods, then to the pistons and
the cylinders. It then drains back to the oil pan. In the sec-
ond path, the oil is pumped through the oil passages to the
camshaft. The oil passes through the internal passage-
ways in the camshafts to lubricate the valve assemblies
before draining back to the oil pan.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
A single four–port, rear–takedown manifold is used with
this engine. The manifold is designed to direct escaping
exhaust gases out of the combustion chambers with a
minimum of back pressure. The oxygen sensor is
mounted to the exhaust manifold.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
The intake manifold has four independent long ports and
uses inertial supercharging to improve engine torque at
low and moderate speeds. The plenum is attached to the
intake manifold.
CAMSHAFTS
This engine is a dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) type,
which means there are two camshafts. One camshaft op-
erates the intake valves, and the other camshaft operates
the exhaust valves. The camshafts sit in journals on the
top of the engine in the cylinder head and are held in place
by camshaft caps. The camshaft journals of the cylinder
head are drilled to create oil passages. Engine oil travels
to the camshafts under pressure where it lubricates each
camshaft journal. The oil returns to the oil pan through
drain holes in the cylinder head. The camshaft lobes are
machined into the solid camshaft to open and close the in-
take and the exhaust valves precisely the correct amount
at the correct time. The camshaft lobes are oiled by splash
action from pressurized oil escaping from the camshaft
journals.
1.8L DOHC ENGINE MECHANICAL 1C2 – 11
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
1. Connecting Rod
2. Bearing Set
3. Connecting Rod Bolt
4. Piston Ring Set
5. Piston Pin
6. Piston
7. Engine Block
8. Sleeve
9. Water Jacket Cap
10. Bolt (Manual Transaxle)
11. Flywheel (Manual Transaxle)
12. Flexible Plate (Automatic Transaxle)
13. Bolt (Automatic Transaxle)
14. Clamp
15. Hose
16. Clamp
17. Engine Ventilation Pipe
18. Bolt
19. Gasket
20. Needle Sleeve
21. Crankshaft Rear Seal
22. Crankshaft
23. Transmitter Disk
24. Bolt
25. Oil Pan Scraper
26. Oil Pan
27. Drain Plug
28. Washer
29. Bolt
30. Sleeve
31. Gasket
32. Bolt
33. Oil Pump Cover
34. Ring Gear
35. Gear
36. Oil Pressure Switch
37. Washer
38. Washer
39. Oil Duct Outlet Plug
40. Connecting Piece
41. Seal Ring
42. Oil Filter43. Bypass Valve
44. Pressure Relief Valve Plunger
45. Pressure Relief Valve Spring
46. Seal Ring
47. Pressure Relief Valve Plug
48. Seal Ring
49. Bolt
50. Oil Suction Pipe
51. Bolt
52. Rear Timing Belt Cover
53. Bolt
54. Special Bolt
55. Idler Pulley
56. Stud
57. Nut
58. Bolt
59. Tensioner
60. Bolt
61. Thrust Inner Washer
62. Woodruff Key
63. Crankshaft Gear
64. Thrust Outer Washer
65. Bolt
66. Camshaft Drive Belt
67. Gasket
68. Front Timing Belt Cover
69. Bolt
70. Bushing Plug
71. Bushing
72. Oil Gallery Plug
73. Bolt
74. Water Pump
75. Seal Ring
76. Crankshaft Position Sensor
77. Bolt
78. Knock Sensor*
79. Bolt
80. Bolt
81. Crankshaft Bearing Bridge
* : 2.0L DOHC Engine