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a: (J-43897-18)
b: (J-43897-12)
Oxygen sensor thread cleanerReconditioning the exhaust system threads
before installing a new heated oxygen
sensor (Use with anti-seize lubricant shown
below.)
a: J-43897-18 [18 mm (0.71 in) dia.] for
zirconia heated oxygen sensor
b: J-43897-12 [12 mm (0.47 in) dia.] for
titania heated oxygen sensor
Anti-seize lubricant (Permatex 133AR
or equivalent meeting MIL
specification MIL-A-907)Lubricating heated oxygen sensor thread
cleaning tool when reconditioning exhaust
system threads (Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
AEM488
AEM489
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting —Engine NoiseABS004TV
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Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom.ABS004TW
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not relatedLocation
of noiseType of
noiseOperating condition of engine
Source of
noiseCheck itemRefer-
ence page Before
warm-
upAfter
warm-
upWhen
start-
ingWhen
idlingWhen
racingWhile
driving
Top of
engine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
headTicking or
clickingCA—AB—Tappet
noiseValve clearanceEM-89
Rattle C A — A B CCamshaft
bearing
noiseCamshaft runout
Camshaft journal oil
clearanceEM-84EM-84
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil panSlap or
knock—A—B B—Piston pin
noisePiston to piston pin oil
clearance
Connecting rod bush-
ing oil clearance (Small
end)EM-136
EM-138
Slap or
rapA——B B APiston
slap noisePiston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsionEM-140EM-137
EM-137
EM-138
Knock A B C B B BConnect-
ing rod
bearing
noiseConnecting rod bush-
ing oil clearance (Small
end)
Connecting rod bear-
ing housing diameter
(Big end)EM-138EM-138
Knock A B — A B CMain
bearing
noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runoutEM-143EM-142
Front of
engine
Timing
chain
caseTapping or
tickingAA—BBBTiming
chain and
chain ten-
sioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operationEM-71
Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or fizz-
ingAB—B—CDrive belts
(Sticking
or slip-
ping)Drive belts deflection
EM-15
CreakingABABABDrive belts
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing
operation
Squall
CreakAB—BABWater
pump
noiseWater pump operationCO-22,
"WATER
PUMP"
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Be sure to perform when engine is stopped.
1. Inspect belts for cracks, fraying, wear and oil. If necessary,
replace.
2. Inspect drive belt deflection or tension at a point on belt midway
between pulleys.
Inspection should be done only when engine is cold, or over
30 minutes after engine is stopped.
Measure belt tension with belt tension gauge (Commercial
Service Tool: BT3373-F or equivalent) at points marked
shown in the figure.
When measuring deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at the
marked point.
Adjust if belt deflection exceeds the limit or if belt tension is not within specifications.
CAUTION:
When checking belt deflection or tension immediately after installation, first adjust it to the
specified value. Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified
value to avoid variation in deflection between pulleys.
Tighten idler pulley lock nut by hand and measure deflection or tension without looseness.
Belt Deflection and Tension
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on belt.
Tension AdjustmentABS004TY
CAUTION:
When belt is replaced with a new one, adjust it to value for “New belt” to accommodate for insuffi-
cient adaptability with pulley grooves.
When deflection or tension of belt being used exceeds “Limit”, adjust it to value for “After adjust-
ment of used belt”.
When checking belt deflection or tension immediately after installation, first adjust it to the speci-
fied value. Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified value to
avoid variation in deflection between pulleys.
When installing belt, make sure that it is correctly engaged with pulley grooves.
Keep engine oil, working fluid and engine coolant away from belt and pulley grooves.
Do not twist or bend belt excessively.
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ItemsDeflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt
New beltUsed belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit After adjustment
Alternator and
power steering
oil pump belt7 (0.28)4 - 5
(0.16 - 0.20)3.5 - 4.5
(0.138 - 0.177)294 (30, 66)730 - 818
(74.5 - 83.5,
164 - 184)838 - 926
(85.5 - 94.5,
188 - 208)
Air conditioner
compressor belt12 (0.47)9 - 10
(0.35 - 0.39)8 - 9
(0.31 - 0.35)196 (20, 44)348 - 436
(35.5 - 44.5,
78 - 98)470 - 559
( 4 8 - 5 7 ,
106 - 126)
Applied pushing
force98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) —
PortionBelt tightening method for adjustment
Alternator and power steering oil pump belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
Air conditioner compressor belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
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ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL PUMP BELT
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Loosen idler pulley lock nut (A) and adjust tension by turning
adjusting bolt (B).
For specified belt tension, refer to EM-15, "Checking Drive
Belts" .
3. Tighten nut (A).
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR BELT
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Loosen idler pulley lock nut (C) and adjust tension by turning adjusting bolt (D).
For specified belt tension, refer to EM-15, "Checking Drive Belts" .
3. Tighten nut (C).
Removal and InstallationABS004TZ
REMOVAL
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Remove alternator and power steering oil pump belt. Refer to EM-16, "
ALTERNATOR AND POWER
STEERING OIL PUMP BELT" .
3. Remove air conditioner compressor belt. Refer to EM-16, "
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR BELT" .
CAUTION:
Grease is applied to idler pulley adjusting bolt. Be careful to keep grease away from belt.
INSTALLATION
1. Install belts to pulley in reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure belt is correctly engaged with pulley groove.
Check for engine oil and engine coolant are not adhered to belt and each pulley grooves.
2. Adjust belt tension. Refer to EM-15, "
Tension Adjustment" .
3. Tighten each adjusting bolt and nut to the specified torque.
4. Make sure that tension of each belt is within the standard. : 34.8 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
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REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
This work is unnecessary when parts located forward of mass air flow sensor are removed/installed.
2. Remove air duct (inlet).
3. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
4. Disconnect PCV hose.
5. Remove air cleaner case/mass air flow sensor assembly and air duct/resonator assembly disconnecting
their joints.
Add marks as necessary for easier installation.
6. Remove mass air flow sensor from air cleaner case.
CAUTION:
Handle mass air flow sensor with care.
Do not shock it.
Do not disassemble it.
Do not touch its sensor.
7. Remove resonator in fender, lifting left fender protector.
INSTALLATION
Note to the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Air hose 2. PCV hose 3. Air duct
4. Air hose 5. Power duct 6. Clip
7. Air duct (inlet) 8. Resonator 9. Grommet
10. Air cleaner case 11. Air cleaner filter 12. Air cleaner case
13. O-ring 14. Mass air flow sensor
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Align marks. Attach each joint. Screw clamps firmly.
To position air cleaner case, refer to EM-18, "Changing Air Cleaner Filter" .
Changing Air Cleaner FilterABS004U1
INSPECTION
Check status (fouling, damage, etc.) of air cleaner filter at power duct
hole.
REMOVAL
Removal in the order below.
1. Remove air duct (inlet) from air cleaner case.
2. Disconnect harness connector from mass air flow sensor.
3. Loosen clamp bolts of air hose.
4. Remove mounting bolts for air cleaner case. Remove air cleaner
case/mass air flow sensor/air hose assembly.
5. Unclip and open air cleaner case, and remove air cleaner filter.
INSTALLATION
Note to the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
If grommet at bottom of air cleaner case comes off together with
air cleaner case, fix it to vehicle before installation.
Look at internal bottom face through power duct hole, and posi-
tion air cleaner case with resonator upper end circle and air
cleaner case round hole aligned. Then push air cleaner case
straight down.
At this time, check by hand if protrusion at bottom of air cleaner
case has been inserted into grommet on vehicle side.
Clip power duct with bulge on reverse side of lower end
engaged with air cleaner case.
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INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR
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Removal and InstallationABS009RG
REMOVAL
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain engine coolant when engine is hot.
Gasket for intake manifold collector (upper) is secured together with mounting bolt for intake man-
ifold collector (lower). Thus, even when only gasket for upper side is replaced, gasket for lower
side must be also replaced.
1. Electric throttle control actuator 2. Gasket 3. Vacuum hose
4.EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve5. Bracket 6. Intake manifold collector (upper)
7. Intake manifold collector cover 8. Gasket 9. Water hose
10. Bracket 11. Water hose 12. PCV hose
13. Intake manifold collector (lower)
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