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6. Front propeller shaft (for 4x4 model)
Remove the spline yoke flange bolt at the transfer output
shaft.
Do not allow the spline yoke to fall away from the front
propeller shaft.
If the spline yoke should fall away from the front propeller
shaft, align the setting marks on the spline yoke and the
propeller shaft to reassemble the two marks. The setting
marks are punched circles approx. 3mm (0.12 in) in
diameter.
7. Clutch slave cylinder (for M/T model)
8. ATF pipe (for A/T model)
9 Shift control cable (for A/T model)
10. Transmission sensor harness
Remove the vehicle speed sensor connector, inhibitor
switch connector (A/T), ATF temperature sensor
connector, back up light switch connector (M/T) from
transmission.
11. Breather hose (for A/T model)
12. Transmission shift lever (for M/T model)
Remove the shift lever from the floor.
13. Transfer shift lever (for 4x4 model)
Remove the shift lever from the floor.
14. Transmission member
1) Support the transmission with the transmission jack.
2) Remove the transmission member mounting bolts
fixing the transmission member to the chassis frame.
15. Torque converter bolt (for A/T model)
1) Remove the under cover under the torque converter
housing.
2) Rotate the flywheel by using tire lever or some other
tool, and then remove the torque converter bolts.
16. Transmission coupling bolt
1) Support the engine with the garage jack.
2) Use the jack to slightly lower the transmission.
3) Remove the transmission coupling bolts.
17. Transmission (and transfer)
Separate the transmission (and transfer) from the
engine.Take care not to damage the transmission, the
engine, and their related parts..
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Connecting Rod Bearing Inside Diameter
1. Install the bearing to the connecting rod big end.
2. Tighten the bearing cap to the two step of anglar tightening
method.
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolt Torque N·m (kg·m/Ib ft)
4JA1T (L),
4JA1TC 78-88 (8.0/57 – 9.0/65)
1st step ; 29.0–29.2 (3.00/22.0–3.01/22.2)4JH1TC
2nd step ; 45-60
3. Use an inside dial indicator to measure the connecting rod
bearing inside diameter.
Crankpin and Bearing Clearance
If the clearance between the measured bearing inside diameter
and the crankpin exceeds the specified limit, the bearing
and/or the crankshaft must be replaced.
Crankpin and Bearing Clearance mm (in)
Standard Limit
4JA1T (L),
4JA1TC 0.029-0.066
(0.0011-0.0026) 0.100(0.0039)
4JH1TC 0.029-0.083
(0.0011-0.033) 0.100 (0.0039)
Clearance Measurements (With Plastigage)
Crankshaft Journal and Bearing Clearance
1. Clean the cylinder body, the journal bearing fitting surface,
the bearing caps, and the bearings.
2. Install the bearings to the cylinder body.
3. Carefully place the crankshaft on the bearings.
4. Rotate the crankshaft approximately 30 to seat the
bearing.
5. Place the Plastigage (arrow) over the crankshaft journal
across the full width of the bearing.
6. Install the bearing caps with the bearing.
7. Tighten the bearing caps to the specified torque.
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Torque mm (in)
167 (17/123)
Do not allow the crankshaft to turn during bearing cap
installation and tightening.
8. Remove the bearing cap.
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9. Compare the width of the Plastigage attached to either the
crankshaft or the bearing against the scale printed on the
Plastigage container.
If the measured value exceeds the limit, perform the
following additional steps.
1. Use a micrometer to measure the crankshaft outside
diameter.
2. Use an inside dial indicator to measure the bearing
inside diameter.
If the crankshaft journal and bearing clearance
exceeds the limit, the crankshaft and/or the bearing
must be replaced.
Crankshaft Journal and Bearing Clearance mm (in)
Standard Limit
0.032 - 0.077
(0.0013 - 0.0030) 0.110 (0.0043)
Crankpin and Bearing Clearance
1. Clean the crankshaft, the connecting rod, the bearing cap,
and the bearings.
2. Install the bearing to the connecting rod and the bearing
cap.
Do not allow the crankshaft to move when installing the
bearing cap.
3. Prevent the connecting rod from moving.
4. Attach the Plastigage to the crankpin.
Apply engine oil to the Plastigage to keep it from falling.
5. Install the bearing cap and tighten it to the two step of
anglar tihtening method.
Do not allow the connecting rod to move when installing
and tightening the bearing cap.
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolt Torque N·m (kg·m/Ib ft)
4JA1T (L),
4JA1TC 78-88 (8.0/57 – 9.0/65)
1st step ; 29.0–29.2 (3.00/22.0–3.01/22.2)4JH1TC
2nd step ; 45-60
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Reassembly
1. Cylinder Head
2. Valve Spring Lower Seat
3. Valve Stem Oil Seal
1. Apply a coat of engine oil to the oil seal inner face.
2. Use an oil seal installer to install the oil seal to the
valve guide.
Oil Seal Installer: 5-8840-2033-0
4. Intake and Exhaust Valve
1. Apply a coat of engine oil to each valve stem before
installation.
2. Install the intake and exhaust valves.
3. Turn the cylinder head up to install the valve
springs.Take care not to allow the installed valves to
fall free.
5. Valve Spring
Install the valve spring with their fine pitched end (painted)
facing down.
6. Valve Spring Upper Seat
7. Split Collar
1. Use the spring compressor to compress the valve
spring into position.
Spring Compressor: 9-8523-1423-0
2. Install the split collars to the valve stem.
3. Set the split collars by tapping around the head of the
collar with a rubber hammer.
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8. Intake manifold gasket
9. Intake manifold
1. Install the manifold gasket with the end having the
sharp corners facing the rear of the engine.
2. Install the intake manifold to the cylinder head.
3. Tighten the manifold bolt/nuts to the specified torque.
Manifold Bolt/Nut Torque N·m(kg·m/lbft)
Bolt 19 (1.9/14)
Nut 24 (2.4/17)
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Reassembly
1. PCV Valve
Install the PCV valve and tighten the bolts to specified
torque.
PCV Valve Bolts Torque N·m(kg·m/lb in)
2 (0.2/17)
2. Rubber Spacer
3. Cylinder Head Insulator Cover
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4. Breather Hose
Apply LOCTITE 262 or equivalent to the new breather pipe.
Do not reuse the breather pipe.
5. Fixing Bolt
Fixing Bolt Torque N·m(kg·m/lb in)
19 (1.9/14)
6. Oil Filler Cap
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5. Crankshaft Thrust Bearing
Apply an ample coat of engine oil to the thrust bearings
before installation.
Install the thrust bearings to the crankshaft center journal.
The thrust bearing oil grooves must be facing the sliding
faces.
6. Crankshaft Bearing Cap With Lower Bearing
Before the crankshaft bearing installation, select the
appropriate bearings in accordance with the description in
CRANK BEARING SELECTION of INSPECTION AND
REPAIR.
1. Apply the recommended liquid gasket or its equivalent
to the No. 5 crankshaft bearing cap cylinder body fitting
surfaces at the points shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
Be sure that the bearing cap fitting surface is
completely free of oil before applying the liquid
gasket. Three bond 1207B Do not allow the liquid
gasket to obstruct the cylinder thread holes and
bearings.
ThreeBond 1207B is a fast-drying liquid gasket.
Tighten the bearing caps immediately after applying
the gasket.
2. Install the bearing caps with the bearing cap head
arrow mark facing the front of the engine.The bearing
cap numbers must be facing up.
3. Apply engine oil to the crankshaft bearing cap bolts.
4. Tighten the crankshaft bearing cap bolts to the
specified torque a little at time in the sequence shown
in the illustration.
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Torque N·m(kg·m/lbft)
167 (17/123)
5. Check to see the crankshaft turns smoothly by rotating
it manually.
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7. Camshaft
1. Apply a coat of engine oil to the camshaft and the
camshaft bearings.
2. Install the camshaft to the cylinder body.
Take care not to damage the camshaft bearings.
8. Timing Gear Case
Tighten the timing gear case with timing gear case gasket
to the specified torque.
Timing Gear Case Bolt Torque N·m(kg·m/lbft)
19 (1.9/14)
9. Camshaft Thrust Plate
Install the thrust plate to the cylinder body and tighten the
thrust plate bolts to the specified torque.
Thrust Plate Bolt Torque N·m(kg·m/lbft)
19 (1.9/14)
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10. Camshaft Timing Gear
1. Install the camshaft timing gear to the camshaft. The
timing gear mark must be facing outward.
2. Tighten the timing gear to the specified torque.
Timing Gear Bolt Torque N·m(kg·m/lbft)
110 (11.2/82)
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10. Apply a coat of engine oil to the threads and setting
faces of each connecting rod cap bolt.
11. Tighten the connecting rod caps to the two step of
anglar tigthen method.
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolt Torque N·m (kg·m/Ib ft)
4JA1T (L),
4JA1TC 78-88 (8.0/57 – 9.0/65)
1st step ; 29.0–29.2 (3.00/22.0–3.01/22.2)4JH1TC
2nd step ; 45-60
13. Piston Cooling Oil Jet
1. Install the piston cooling oil jet to the cylinder body.
2. Tighten the oil jet bolts and relief valve to the specified
torque.
Oil Jet Bolt Torque N·m(kg·m/lbft)
M8 1.25 19 (1.9/14)
M6 1.00 8 (0.8/6)
Relief Valve Torque N·m(kg·m/lbft)
29 (3.0/22)
NOTE:
Check that there is no interference between the piston
and the oiling jet by slowly rotating the crankshaft.
14. Oil Pump with Oil Pipe
Install the oil pump with the oil pipe and tighten the bolts to
the specified torque.
Oil Pump Bolt Torque N·m(kg·m/lbft)
19 (19/14)
NOTE:
Take care not to damage the O-rings when tightening
the oil pipe bolts.
15. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
Use a oil seal install to install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
Oil Seal Installer : 5-8840-2359-0
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