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Check the crankshaft side clearance. Refer to EM-89, "CRANKSHAFT END PLAY" .
8. Install rear oil seal to rear oil seal retainer.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch outer circumference of oil seal.
Install new rear oil seal in the direction shown.
Tap until flattened with front edge of rear oil seal retainer
using suitable tool.
Fit the rear oil seal until it is level with the rear end surface of
rear oil seal retainer.
9. Install rear oil seal retainer.
Apply liquid gasket to rear oil seal retainer as shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
Apply new engine oil on lips of rear oil seal. Do not touch.
10. Install the piston to the connecting rod.
a. Install the snap ring to the grooves of the piston rear side.
Insert it fully into groove to install.
b. Install the piston to the connecting rod.
Heat the piston until the piston pin can be pushed in by hand without excess force [approx. 60° to 70 C°
(140° to 158 °F)]. From the front to the rear, insert the piston pin into the piston and the connecting rod. Main bearing cap sub
bolts in order of 11 to 20: 30°
Side bolts in order of 21 to
30: 49 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft-lb)
SEM 71 5A
PBIC0097E
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Assemble so that the front mark on the piston crown and the
oil holes and the cylinder No. on the connecting rod are posi-
tioned as shown.
c. Install the snap ring to the grooves of the piston front side.
Insert it fully into groove to install.
After installing, make sure the connecting rod moves
smoothly.
11. Install the piston rings.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the piston.
Position each ring with the gap as shown, referring to the pis-
ton front mark.
Install the second ring with the stamped surface facing
upward.
12. Install the connecting rod bearings to the connecting rod and the
connecting rod cap.
When installing the connecting rod bearings, apply engine oil
to the bearing surface (inside). Do not apply oil to the back
surface, but thoroughly clean it.
When installing, align the connecting rod bearing stopper pro-
trusion with the cutout of the connecting rod to install.
Check the oil holes on the connecting rod and those on the
corresponding bearing are aligned.
13. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly to the crankshaft
using Tool.
Position the crankshaft pin corresponding to the connecting
rod to be installed onto the bottom dead center.
Apply engine oil sufficiently to the cylinder bore, piston, and
crankshaft pin.
Match the cylinder position with the cylinder No. on the con-
necting rod to install.
Install the piston with the front mark on the piston crown fac-
ing the front of the engine.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the crankshaft pin, resulting from an interference of the connecting
rod big end.
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Stamped mark Second ring : 2N
PBIC0100E
PBIC0266E
Tool number : EM03470000 (J-8037)
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14. Install the connecting rod cap.
Match the stamped cylinder number marks on the connecting
rod with those on the cylinder cap to install.
15. Tighten the connecting rod bolts using Tool.
Apply engine oil to the threads and seats of the connecting
rod bolts.
After tightening the bolts, make sure that the crankshaft
rotates smoothly.
Check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to EM-89, "CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE"
16. Install knock sensor.
CAUTION:
If the knock sensor is dropped, replace it with a new one.
Make sure that there is no foreign material on the cylinder
block mating surface and the back surface of the knock sen-
sor.
Install it with its connector facing the center of cylinder block
side.
Do not tighten the knock sensor bolts while holding the con-
nector.
Make sure that the knock sensor does not interfere with other
parts.
Position sub-harness as shown before installing intake mani-
fold.
17. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
18. Remove engine assembly from engine stand.
KBIA2536E
Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Connecting rod bolts
Step 1 : 19.6 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
Step 2 : 90° clockwise
WBIA0586E
KBIA2493E
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EXHAUST SYSTEM
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Special Service Tool ................................................. 2
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 2
EXHAUST SYSTEM ................................................... 3Checking Exhaust System ........................................ 3
Removal and Installation .......................................... 3
REMOVAL ............................................................. 4
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 4
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION .................. 4
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Checking Exhaust SystemEBS00IKU
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage or deterioration.
If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
Removal and InstallationEBS00IKV
Exhaust System
CAUTION:
Be sure to use genuine exhaust system parts or equivalents which are specially designed for heat
resistance, corrosion resistance, and shape.
Perform the operation with the exhaust system fully cooled. The system will be hot just after the
engine stops.
Be careful not to cut your hand on the heat insulator edge.
SM A211 A
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1. Tailpipe hanger bracket 2. Tailpipe 3. Gasket
4. Main muffler 5. Right front exhaust tube 6. Ring gasket
7. Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2) 8. Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) 9. Left front exhaust tube
10. Center exhaust tube 11. Muffler hanger bracket front 12. Muffler hanger bracket rear
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REMOVAL
Remove exhaust system components using power tool.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Always replace exhaust gaskets with new ones when reassembling.
Before installing a new heated oxygen sensor, clean and lube the exhaust tube threads using tool.
Discard any heated oxygen sensor which has been dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m (19.7
in) onto a hard surface such as a concrete floor; install a new one.
Do not over-torque the heated oxygen sensor. Doing so may damage the heated oxygen sensor,
resulting in the MIL coming on.
If any mounting insulator is badly deformed, repair or replace it. If deposits such as mud pile up on
the mounting insulators, clean and inspect them.
Temporarily tighten the mounting nuts on the exhaust manifold side and the mounting bolts on the
vehicle side. Check each part for interference with other components, and then tighten the nuts
and bolts to specification.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
With the engine running, check exhaust tube joints for gas leakage and unusual noises.
Check to ensure that mounting brackets and mounting rubbers are installed properly and free from undue
stress. Improper installation could result in excessive noise and vibration. Tool number
A : — (J-43897-18)
B : — (J-43897-12)
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Removal and InstallationEDS001B5
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove engine under cover using power tool.
3. Remove wheel sensor harness from mount on knuckle.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove brake caliper using power tool. Reposition it aside with
wire. Refer to BR-22, "
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
5. Remove coil spring and shock absorber assembly using power tool. Refer to FSU-10, "
Removal and
Installation" .
6. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using
Tool.
Support lower link with jack.
7. Remove cotter pin, then remove drive shaft nut.
8. Remove drive shaft mounting bolts from front final drive.
9. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION:
When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive
angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to exces-
sively extend slide joint.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Move joint up, down, left, right, and in axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant loose-
ness.
Check boot for cracks or other damage, and for grease leakage.
If damaged, disassemble drive shaft to verify damage, and
repair or replace as necessary.
1. Cotter pin 2. Drive shaft nut 3. Drive shaft
LDIA0159E
Tool number : ST29020001 (J-24319-01)
LEIA0095E
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
General SpecificationsEDS0035O
Inspection and AdjustmentEDS0035P
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE
PRELOAD TORQUE
BACKLASH
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT
SELECTIVE PARTS
Side Gear Thrust Washer
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.EngineVK56E
Vehicle gradeAll
Final drive modelM205
2-pinion
Gear ratio3.357:1
Number of teeth (Drive gear/Drive pinion) 47/14
Oil capacity (Approx.)
1.6 (3 3/8 US pt, 2 7/8 lmp pt)
Item Specification
Side gear backlash
(Clearance between side gear and differential case)0.20 mm (0.0079 in) or less
Item Specification
Pinion bearing 2.3 - 3.4 N·m (24 - 34 kg-cm, 21 - 30 in-lb)
Total preload 2.98 - 4.76 N·m (0.31 - 0.48 kg-m, 27 - 42 in-lb)
Item Specification
Drive gear to drive pinion gear 0.12 - 0.20 mm (0.0050 - 0.0079 in)
Item Runout limit
Companion flange face 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
Inner side of the companion flange 0.13 mm (0.0051 in)
Available side gear
thrust washersThickness mm (in) Package part number*
0.76 (0.030)
0.79 (0.031)
0.81 (0.032)
0.84 (0.033)
0.87 (0.034)38424 8S111
0.89 (0.035)
0.91 (0.036)
0.94 (0.037)
0.97 (0.038)
0.99 (0.039)38424 8S112