6E–402 4JA1/4JH1 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
POOR FUEL ECONOMY SYMPTOM
DEFINITIONS: Fuel economy, as measured by an actual road test, is noticeably lower than expected. Also, economy
is noticeably lower than it was on this vehicle at one time, as previously shown by an actual road test. (Larger than
standard tires will cause odometer readings to be incorrect, and that may cause fuel economy to appear poor when it
is actually normal.)
Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?
—Go to Step 2Go to On Board
Diagnostic
(OBD) System
Check
2 1. Perform a bulletin search.
2. If a bulletin that addresses the symptom is found,
correct the condition as instructed in the bulletin.
Was a bulletin found that addresses the symptom?—Verify repair Go to Step 3
3 Was a visually/physical check performed?
—Go to Step 4Go to Visual /
physical Check
4 Check owner's driving habits.
Is the A/C “On” full time?
Are tires at the correct pressure?
Are ex cessively heavy loads being carried?
Is acceleration too much, too often?—Go to Step 5Go to Step 6
5 Review the items in Step 4 with the customer and
advise as necessary.
Is the action complete?—System OK—
6 Check for low engine coolant level.
Was a problem found? —Verify repair Go to Step 7
7 Check for incorrect or faulty engine thermostat. Refer
to Engine Cooling.
Was a problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 8
8 Check for proper calibration of the speedometer.
Does the speed indicated on the speed meter closely
match the vehicle speed displayed on the Tech 2?—Go to Step 10Go to Step 9
9 Diagnose and repair the inaccurate speedometer
condition as necessary. Refer to Vehicle Speed
Sensor in Electrical Diagnosis.—Veri fy repai r—
10 Check for proper calibration of the fuel gauge.
Was a problem found? —Verify repair Go to Step 11
11 Check the torque converter clutch (TCC) for proper
operation (if A/T model). If a problem is found, repair
as necessary.
Was a problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 12
12 1. Using the Tech 2, ignition “On” and engine “Off”.
2. Monitor the “Neutral Switch” in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct “Neutral Switch”
status depending on any shift positions?
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 13
4JA1/4JH1 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E–419
CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP)
SENSOR
Location
Installed to the clutch housing.
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect connector from the CKP sensor.
3. Loosen a bolt and remove the CKP sensor from the
clutch housing.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the CKP sensor to the clutch housing.
2. Tighten CKP sensor by a bolt with specified
tightening torque.
Tightening Torque
Bolts: 8.0 - 12.0 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m)
3. Connect a CKP sensor connector to the CKP
sensor.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
NOTE: Verify any DTCs (diagnosis Trouble Code) are
not stored after replacement.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
(ECT) SENSOR
Location
Installed to the thermostat housing.
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain enough engine coolant so that the coolant
level will be below the ECT sensor.
3. Disconnect connector from the ECT sensor.
4. Loosen and remove the ECT sensor from the
thermostat housing.
NOTE: Cool down the engine before above procedures
are carried out.
Installation Procedure
1. Apply sealer to threads of screw at the ECT sensor.
2. Tighten the ECT sensor with specified tightening
torque.
Tightening Torque
Bolt: 13N·m (1.3kgf·m)
3. Connect a ECT sensor connector to the ECT
sensor.
4. Fill the engine coolant.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
NOTE: Verify any DTCs (diagnosis Trouble Code) are
not stored after replacement.
Verify no engine coolant leaking from the sensor
threads after replacement.
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L) 6A-11
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Engine overheating Level of Engine Coolant too low Replenish
Fan clutch defective Replace
Thermostat defective Replace
Engine Coolant pump defective Correct or replace
Radiator clogged Clean or replace
Radiator filler cap defective Replace
Level of oil in engine crankcase too
low or wrong engine oil Change or replenish
Resistance in exhaust system
increased Clean exhaust system or replace
defective parts
Throttle Position Sensor adjustment
incorrect Replace with Throttle Valve ASM
Throttle Position Sensor circuit open
or shorted Correct or replace
Cylinder head gasket damaged Replace
Engine overcooling Thermostat defective Replace (Use a thermostat set to
open at 82C (180F))
Engine lacks compression ———— Refer to Hard Start
Others Tire inflation pressure abnormal Adjust to recommended pressures
Brake drag Adjust
Clutch slipping Adjust or replace
Level of oil in engine crankcase too
high Correct level of engine oil
EGR valve defective Replace
6A-14 ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Troubleshooting Procedure
The slapping sound stops when spark plug on bad
cylinder is shorted out.
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Timing belt noise Timing belt tension is incorrect Replace pusher or adjust the tension
pulley or replace timing belt
Tensioner bearing defective Replace
Timing belt defective Replace
Timing pulley defective Replace
Timing belt comes in contact with
timing cover Replace timing belt and timing cover
Valve noise Valve clearance incorrect Replace adjusting shim
Valve and valve guide seized Replace valve and valve guide
Valve spring broken or weakened Replace
Valve seat off–positioned Correct
Camshaft worn out Replace
Crankshaft noise Crankshaft end play excessive (noise
occurs when clutch is engaged) Replace thrust bearing
Engine knocking Preignition due to use of spark plugs
of inadequate heat range Install Spark Plugs of adequate heat
range
Carbon deposits in combustion
chambers Clean
Fuel too low in octane rating Replace fuel
Wide Open Throttle enrichment
system failure Refer to Section 6E
Selection of transmission gear
incorrect Caution operator of incorrect gear
selection
Engine overheating Refer to “Engine Lacks Power"
Others Water pump defective Replace
Drive belt slipping Replace auto tentioner or drive belt
6A-18 ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Fuel Consumption Excessive
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Trouble in fuel system Mixture too rich or too lean due to
trouble in fuel injection system Refer to “Abnormal Combustion"
Fuel cut function does not work Refer to “Abnormal Combustion"
Trouble in ignition system Misfiring or abnormal combustion due
to trouble in ignition system Refer to “Hard Start" or “Abnormal
Combustion"
Others Engine idle speed too high Reset to Section 6E
Returning of accelerator control
sluggish Correct
Fuel system leakage Correct or replace
Clutch slipping Correct
Brake drag Correct
Selection of transmission gear
incorrect Caution operator of incorrect gear
selection
Lubrication Problems
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Oil pressure too low Wrong oil in use Replace with correct engine oil
Relief valve sticking Replace
Oil pump not operating properly Correct or replace
Oil pump strainer clogged Clean or replace strainer
Oil pump worn Replace
Oil pressure gauge defective Correct or replace
Crankshaft bearing or connecting rod
bearing worn Replace
Oil contamination Wrong oil in use Replace with correct engine oil
Oil filter clogged Replace oil filter
Cylinder head gasket damage Replace gasket
Burned gases leaking Replace piston and piston rings or
cylinder body assembly
Oil not reaching valve system Oil passage in cylinder head or
cylinder body clogged Clean or correct
6A-28 ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Crankshaft Pulley
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove radiator upper fan shroud from radiator.
4. Move serpentine belt tensioner to loose side using
wrench then remove serpentine belt.
850RW001
Legend
(1) Crankshaft Pulley
(2) Cooling Fan Pulley
(3) Tensioner
(4) Generator
(5) Air Conditioner Compressor
(6) Power Steering Oil Pump
(7) Serpentine Belt
5. Remove cooling fan assembly four fixing nuts,
then the cooling fan assembly.
6. Remove crankshaft pulley assembly using
5884001330 crankshaft holder, hold crankshaf
t
pulley then remove center bolt and pulley.
Installation
1. Install crankshaft pulley using 5884001330
crankshaft holder, hold the crankshaft pulley and
tighten center bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 167 N
m (17.0 kg
m/123 lb ft)
2. Install cooling fan assembly and tighten bolts/nuts
to the specified torque.
Torque: 25 N
m (2.5 kg
m/18 lb ft) for fan pulley
and fan bracket.
Torque: 10 N
m (1.0 kg
m/88.5 lb in) for fan and
clutch assembly.
3. Move serpentine belt tensioner to loose side using
wrench, then install serpentine belt to normal
position.
4. Install radiator upper fan shroud.
5. Install air cleaner assembly.
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L) 6A-33
4. Install crankshaft pulley using 5-8840-0133-0, hold
the crankshaft pulley and tighten center bolt to the
specified torque.
Torque: 167 N
m (17.0 kg
m/123 lb ft)
5. Install fan pulley bracket and tighten fixing bolts to
the specified torque.
Torque: 25 N
m (2.5 kg
m/18 lb ft)
6. Install power steering pump assembly and tighten
to the specified torque.
Torque:
M8 bolt: 25 N
m (2.5 kg
m/18 lb ft)
M10 bolt: 43 N
m (4.4 kg
m/32 lb ft)
7. Install cooling fan assembly and tighten bolts/nuts
to the specified torque.
Torque: 25 N
m (2.5 kg
m/18 lb ft) for fan pulley
and fan bracket.
Torque: 10 N
m (1.0 kg
m/7 lb ft) for fan and
clutch assembly.
8. Move drive belt tensioner to loose side using
wrench, then install drive belt to normal position.
850RW001
Legend
(1) Crankshaft Pulley
(2) Cooling Fan Pulley
(3) Tensioner
(4) Generator
(5) Air Conditioner Compressor
(6) Power Steering Oil Pump
(7) Drive Belt
9. Install radiator upper fan shroud.
10. Install air cleaner assembly.
6A-50 ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
012RS009
1. Install engine assembly. Tighten engine mount
fixing bolts to frame to the specified torque.
Torque: 41 N
m (4.2 kg
m/30 lb ft)
2. Reconnect fuel hose to fuel pipe on engine.
3. Install transmission assembly. Refer to
Transmission section in this manual.
4. Reconnect two heater hoses to engine.
5. Install flywheel dust covers.
6. Install exhaust pipe and temporally tighten two
(each bank) rear exhaust flange nuts then tighten
three stud nuts (each bank) between exhaus
t
manifold and exhaust pipe, finally tighten rear side
stud nuts to the specified torque.
Torque: 67 N
m (6.8 kg
m/49 lb ft)
LTW36FSH000101
7. Reconnect O2 sensor connector.
8. Install cooling fan assembly and tighten bolts/nuts
to the specified torque.
Torque: 25 N
m (2.5 kg
m/18 lb ft) for fan pulley
and fan bracket.
Torque : 10 N
m (1.0 kg
m/7 lb ft) for fan and
clutch assembly.
9. Install air conditioner compressor to engine and
tighten to the specified torque.
Torque : 43 N
m (4.4 kg
m/32 lb ft)
10. Install power steering pump, tighten fixing bolt to
the specified torque.
Torque :
M8 bolts : 25 N
m (2.5 kg
m/18 lb ft)
M10 bolts : 43 N
m (4.4 kg
m/32 lb ft)
11. Move drive belt tensioner to loose side using
wrench, then install drive belt to normal position.
850RW001
Legend
(1) Crankshaft Pulley
(2) Cooling Fan Pulley
(3) Tensioner
(4) Generator
(5) Air Conditioner Compressor
(6) Power Steering Oil Pump
(7) Drive Belt
12. Install upper fan shroud.
13. Reconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
14. Reconnect coolant reserve tank hose to radiator.
15. Reconnect generator harness connector.
16. Reconnect starter harness connector.
17. Reconnect bonding cable terminal on left bank
18. Reconnect bonding cable terminal on the back o
f
right dash panel.