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Precautions for Drain Engine CoolantEBS00IKY
Drain engine coolant when engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel PipingEBS00IKZ
Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.
Release fuel pressure before disconnecting and disassembly.
After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precautions for Removal and DisassemblyEBS00IL0
When instructed to use special service tools, use the specified tools. Always be careful to work safely,
avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.
Cover openings of engine system with tape or the equivalent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.
Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and assembly.
When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, start with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, do exactly as specified. Power tools may be
used where noted in the step.
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementEBS00IL1
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precautions for Assembly and InstallationEBS00IL2
Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.
When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is speci-
fied, do exactly as specified.
Replace with new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.
Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check engine oil or engine coolant passages for
any restriction and blockage.
Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely remove foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.
Release air within route when refilling after draining engine coolant.
Before starting engine, apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch ON (with engine
stopped). Then make sure that there are no leaks at fuel line connections.
After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check engine coolant, fuel, oil, and exhaust
systems for leakage.
Parts Requiring Angular TighteningEBS00IL3
For final tightening of the following engine parts use Tool:
–Cylinder head bolts
–Main bearing cap bolts
–Connecting rod cap bolts
–Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angle
tightening)
Do not use a torque value for final tightening.
The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.
Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and lightly coated with engine oil. Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
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Precautions for Liquid GasketEBS00IL4
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING
After removing the bolts and nuts, separate the mating surface
and remove the old liquid gasket sealing using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the mating surfaces.
Tap the seal cutter to insert it.
In areas where the Tool is difficult to use, lightly tap to slide it.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Remove the old liquid gasket adhering to the gasket application
surface and the mating surface using suitable tool.
Remove the liquid gasket completely from the groove of the
liquid gasket application surface, bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces and remove adhering
moisture, grease and foreign materials.
3. Attach the liquid gasket tube to the Tool.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
4. Apply the liquid gasket without breaks to the specified location
with the specified dimensions.
If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply the
liquid gasket to the groove.
As for the bolt holes, normally apply the liquid gasket inside
the holes. If specified in the procedure, it should also be
applied outside the holes.
Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mat-
ing component.
If the liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
Do not retighten after the installation.
Wait 30 minutes or more after installation before refilling the
engine with engine oil and engine coolant.
CAUTION:
If there are specific instructions in this manual, observe them.Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
WBIA0566E
PBIC0003E
Tool number : WS39930000 ( — )
WBIA0567E
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Special Service ToolsEBS00IL5
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV10111100
(J-37228)
Seal cutterRemoving steel oil pan and rear timing chain
case
KV991J0050
(J-44626)
Air fuel sensor SocketLoosening or tightening air fuel ratio A/F sen-
sor
a: 22 mm (0.87 in)
EG15050500
(J-45402)
Compression gauge adapterInspecting compression pressure
KV10116200
(J-26336-A)
Valve spring compressor
1. KV10115900
(J-26336-20)
Attachment
2. KV10109220
(—)
AdapterDisassembling valve mechanism
Part (1) is a component of KV10116200
(J26336-A), but part (2) is not.
KV10112100
(BT-8653-A)
Angle wrenchTightening bolts for bearing cap and cylinder
head
KV10107902
(J-38959)
Valve oil seal pullerRemoving valve oil seal
S-NT046
LBIA0444E
ZZA1225D
PBIC1650E
S-NT014
S-NT011
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KV10115600
(J-38958)
Valve oil seal driftInstalling valve oil seal
Use side A.
a: 20 (0.79) dia. d: 8 (0.31) dia.
b: 13 (0.51) dia. e: 10.7 (0.421) dia.
c: 10.3 (0.406) dia. f: 5 (0.20) dia.
Unit: mm (in)
EM03470000
(J-8037)
Piston ring compressorInstalling piston assembly into cylinder bore
ST16610001
(J-23907)
Pilot bushing pullerRemoving crankshaft pilot bushing
WS39930000
(—)
Tube presserPressing the tube of liquid gasket
—
(J-47245)
Ring gear stopperRemoving and installing crankshaft pulley
16441 6N210
(J-45488)
Quick connector releaseRemoving fuel tube quick connectors in en-
gine room
—
(J-46535)
Drive belt tension releaserReleasing drive belt tension Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
S-NT603
S-NT044
S-NT045
S-NT052
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PBIC0198E
W BIA0536E
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c. Remove the air fuel ratio A/F sensors from both left and right
exhaust manifolds using Tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the air fuel ratio A/F sensors
Discard any air fuel ratio A/F sensor which has been
dropped from a height of more than 0.5m (19.7 in) onto a
hard surface such as a concrete floor. Replace it with a
new one.
7. Remove the front cross bar.
8. Remove the exhaust manifold (left bank) using the following
steps.
a. Remove the exhaust front tube using power tool. Refer to EX-3,
"Removal and Installation" .
b. Remove the exhaust manifold cover.
c. Loosen the nuts in reverse order shown using power tool.
d. Remove the exhaust studs from positions 2, 4, 6, 8 and remove
the left exhaust manifold.
9. Remove the exhaust manifold (right bank) using the following
steps.
a. Remove the exhaust front tube using power tool. Refer to EX-3,
"Removal and Installation" .
b. Remove the oil level gauge guide. Refer to EM-22, "
OIL PAN
AND OIL STRAINER" .
c. Remove the exhaust manifold cover.
d. Loosen the nuts in reverse order shown using power tool.
e. Remove the exhaust studs from positions 2, 4, 6, 8 and remove the right exhaust manifold.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Surface Distortion
Use a reliable straightedge and feeler gauge to check the flat-
ness of each exhaust manifold flange surface.
If flatness exceeds the limit, replace the exhaust manifold.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Install a new exhaust manifold gasket with the top of the triangu-
lar up mark on it facing up and its coated face (gray side) toward
the exhaust manifold side.Tool number : — (J-44626)
WBIA0630E
KBIA2464E
Flatness limit : 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
KBIA2504E
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b. Remove the oil pan (lower) using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surface.
3. Remove the oil strainer from the oil pan (upper).
4. Remove the oil pan (upper) using the following steps.
a. Remove the oil pan (upper) bolts in reverse order shown.
b. Remove the oil pan (upper) from the cylinder block by prying it at
the points shown, using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surface.
5. Remove O-rings from the oil pump and front cover.
NOTE:
Do not reuse O-rings.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Clean oil strainer.Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)
WBIA0566E
KBIA2467E
KBIA2468E
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NOTE:
To remove timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the left bank. The procedure for remov-
ing parts on the right bank is omitted because it is the same as that for removal on the left bank.
To install timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the right bank. The procedure for installing
parts on the left bank is omitted because it is the same as that for installation on the right bank.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. Refer to EM-70, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the following components and related parts:
Drive belt auto tensioner and idler pulley. Refer to EM-12, "DRIVE BELTS" .
Thermostat housing and water hose. Refer to CO-17, "Removal of Thermostat Housing, Water Outlet
and Heater Pipe" .
Power steering pump bracket. Refer to PS-26, "REMOVAL" .
Oil pan (lower), (upper) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-22, "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
Ignition coil. Refer to EM-26, "IGNITION COIL" .
Rocker cover. Refer to EM-33, "ROCKER COVER" .
3. Remove the chain case cover (right bank) and (left bank).
a. Loosen and remove the bolts in the reverse order shown.
b. Cut the liquid gasket to remove covers using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surfaces.
4. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
a. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise to align the TDC identification
notch (without paint mark) with timing indicator on front cover.
1. Camshaft sprocket (left bank EXH) 2. Camshaft sprocket (left bank INT) 3. Camshaft sprocket (right bank INT)
4. Camshaft sprocket (right bank EXH) 5. Front cover 6. Chain case cover (right bank)
7. Chain case cover (left bank) 8. Crankshaft pulley bolt 9. Crankshaft pulley
10. Chain tensioner cover 11. Front oil seal 12. Oil pump drive spacer
13. Oil pump assembly 14. Crankshaft sprocket 15. Bracket
16. O-ring 17. Timing chain tension guide (right
bank)18. Timing chain slack guide (right bank)
19. Timing chain (right bank) 20. Timing chain (left bank) 21. Chain tensioner (right bank)
22. Timing chain slack guide (left bank) 23. Timing chain tension guide (left
bank)24. Chain tensioner (left bank)
Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)
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KBIA2476E
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b. At this time, make sure both intake and exhaust cam lobes of
No. 1 cylinder (top front on left bank) point outside.
If they do not point outside, turn crankshaft pulley once more.
5. Remove rear cover plate.
6. Lock the ring gear using Tool A.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal plate teeth
behind the ring gear, when setting the Tool.
7. Loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt using suitable tool.
a. Remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft.
Remove the crankshaft pulley using suitable puller. Set the
bolts in the two bolt holes [M6 x 1.0 mm (0.04 in)] on the front
surface.
NOTE:
The dimension between the centers of the two bolt holes is 61
mm (2.40 in).
8. Remove the front cover.
a. Loosen and remove the bolts in the reverse of order shown.
b. Cut the liquid gasket and remove covers using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surfaces.
9. Remove the front oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage front cover.
KBIA0400J
Tool number : — (J-47245)
LBIA0455E
KBIA2477E
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
KBIA2478E