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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner.
In addition look for:
1. Trunk lid dumpers out of adjustment
2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sunvisor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.

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B ENGINE
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect .......................................... 5
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 5
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant ...................... 5
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping .............. 5
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ............. 5
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment ......................................................................... 5
Precautions for Assembly and Installation ............... 5
Parts Requiring Angle Tightening ............................. 6
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 6
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 6
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 6
PREPARATION ........................................................... 8
Special Service Tools ............................................... 8
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 10
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 13
NVH Troubleshooting —Engine Noise ................... 13
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. ..................................................... 14
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................... 15
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 15
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 15
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ........................................................ 16
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR BELT ....... 16
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................... 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 18
INSPECTION ...................................................... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR .......................... 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 22
INTAKE MANIFOLD ................................................. 24
Removal and Installation ........................................ 24
REMOVAL ........................................................... 24
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 24
INSTALLATION ................................................... 25
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATA-
LYST .......................................................................... 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 28
INSTALLATION ................................................... 28
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ................................. 30
Removal and Installation ........................................ 30
2WD MODEL ....................................................... 30
REMOVAL ........................................................... 30
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 32
INSTALLATION ................................................... 32
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 35
AWD MODEL ...................................................... 36
REMOVAL ........................................................... 36
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 38
INSTALLATION ................................................... 39
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 41
IGNITION COIL ......................................................... 42
Removal and Installation ........................................ 42
REMOVAL ........................................................... 42
INSTALLATION ................................................... 42
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) ............. 43
Removal and Installation ........................................ 43
REMOVAL ........................................................... 43
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 43
INSTALLATION ................................................... 44

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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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-
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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
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CreakingABABABDrive belts
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing
operation
Squall
CreakAB—BABWater
pump
noiseWater pump operationCO-22,
"WATER
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DRIVE BELTS
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DRIVE BELTSPFP:02117
Checking Drive BeltsABS004TX
WARNING:
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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: 34.8 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)

CYLINDER BLOCK
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22. Install knock sensor.

Install knock sensor so that connector faces front of engine.

After installing knock sensor, connect harness connector, and
lay it out to rear of engine.
CAUTION:

Do not tighten mounting bolts while holding connector.

If any impact by dropping is applied to knock sensor,
replace it with new one.
NOTE:

Make sure that there is no foreign material on the cylinder
block mating surface and the back surface of knock sensor.

Make sure that knock sensor does not interfere with other parts.
23. Install followings in reverse order of removal.
How to Select Piston and Bearing ABS00FPI
DESCRIPTION
*For the service parts, the grade for fitting cannot be selected between a piston pin and a connecting rod.
(Only 0 grade is available.) The information at the shipment from the plant is described as a reference.

The identification grade stamped on each part is the grade for the dimension measured in new condition.
This grade cannot apply to reused parts.

For reused or repaired parts, measure the dimension accurately. Determine the grade by comparing the
measurement with the values of each selection table.

For details of the measurement method of each part, the reuse standards and the selection method of the
selective fitting parts, refer to the text.
HOW TO SELECT PISTON
When New Cylinder Block Is Used
Check cylinder bore grade (“1”, “2”, or “3”) on rear side of cylinder
block, and select a piston of the same grade.
NOTE:
Piston is available with piston pin as a set for the service part. (Only
“0” grade piston pin is available.)
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Selection points Selection parts Selection items Selection methods
Between cylinder block and
crankshaftMain bearingMain bearing grade
(bearing thickness)Determined by match of cylin-
der block bearing housing
grade (inner diameter of hous-
ing) and crankshaft journal
grade (outer diameter of jour-
nal)
Between crankshaft and con-
necting rodConnecting rod bearingConnecting rod bearing grade
(bearing thickness)Combining service grades for
connecting rod big end inner
diameter and crankshaft pin
outer diameter determine con-
necting rod bearing selection.
Between cylinder block and pis-
tonPiston and piston pin assembly
(Piston is available together
with piston pin as an assembly.)Piston grade
(piston outer diameter)Piston grade = cylinder bore
grade (inner diameter of bore)
*Between piston and connect-
ing rod———
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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DRIVE BELT
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on the belt.
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR, INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Unit: mm (in)
SPARK PLUG
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) —
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Items Limit
Surface distortionIntake manifold collector upper 0.1 (0.004)
Intake manifold collector lower 0.1 (0.004)
Intake manifold 0.1 (0.004)
Exhaust manifold 0.3 (0.012)
MakeNGK
Standard typePLFR5A-11
Hot typePLFR4A-11
Cold typePLFR6A-11
Gap (nominal)1.1 mm (0.043 in)

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom.ABS006I5
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 noiseTy p e o f
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
clickingC A — A B — Tappet noise Valve clearanceEM-214
Rattle C A — A B CCamshaft
bearing noiseCamshaft journal oil
clearance
Camshaft runoutEM-210EM-209
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 clearanceEM-256
EM-258
Slap or
rapA——BBAPiston slap
noisePiston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsionEM-260EM-257
EM-257
EM-258
Knock ABCBBBConnecting
rod bearing
noiseConnecting rod bush-
ing oil clearance
Connecting rod bear-
ing oil clearanceEM-258EM-263
Knock A B — A B CMain bearing
noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runoutEM-264EM-262
Front of
engine
front coverTapping or
tickingAA—BBBTiming chain
and chain
tensioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operationEM-201
EM-196
Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or fizz-
ingAB—B—CDrive belts
(Sticking or
slipping)Drive belts deflection
EM-169Creaking A B A B A BDrive belts
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing
operation
Squall
CreakAB—BABWater pump
noiseWater pump operationCO-49,
"WATER
PUMP"