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ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE) 6-11
Abnormal Combustion
Condition Possible cause Correction
Trouble in fuel injection system Fuel pressure control valve
defective Replace
Fuel filter clogged Replace
Fuel pump clogged Clean or replace
Fuel tank or fuel pipe clogged Clean or replace
Fuel injector clogged Clean or replace
Fuel pump relay defective Replace
Power supply cable for fuel pump
loosely connected or defective Reconnect, correct or replace
Manifold Absolute Pressure
Sensor circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
Manifold Absolute Pressure
Sensor defective Replace
Engine Coolant Temperature
(ECT) Sensor circuit open or
shorted Correct or replace
ECT Sensor defective Replace
Throttle Position Sensor
adjustment incorrect Reconnect
Throttle Position Sensor defective Replace
Throttle Position Sensor
connector loosely connected Reconnect
Vehicle Speed Sensor cable
loosely connected or defective Correct or replace
Vehicle Speed Sensor loosely
fixed Fix tightly
Vehicle Speed Sensor in wrong
contact or defective Replace
Engine Control Module cable
loosely connected or defective Correct or replace
Trouble in emission control
system Heated Oxygen Sensor circuit
open (If applicable) Correct or replace
Heated Oxygen Sensor defective
(If applicable) Replace
Signal vacuum hose loosely fitted
or defective Correct or replace
ECT Sensor circuit open or
shorted Correct or replace
ECT Sensor defective Replace
Evaporative Emission Control
system (If applicable) Refer to Section 6E
Trouble in ignition system - Refer to "Engine Lacks Power"
Trouble in cylinder head parts Carbon deposits in combustion
chamber Remove carbon
Carbon deposit on valve, valve
seat and valve guide Remove carbon
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6-12 ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE)
Engine Oil Consumption Excessive
Condition Possible cause Correction
Oil leaking Oil pan drain plug loose Retighten or replace gasket
Oil pan setting bolds loosened Retighten
Oil pan gasket broken Replace gasket
Front cover retaining bolts loose
or gasket broken Retighten or replace gasket
Head cover retaining bolts loose
or gasket broken Retighten or replace gasket
Oil filter adapter cracked Replace
Oil filter attaching bolt loose or
rubber gasket broken Retighten or replace oil filter
Crankshaft front or rear oil seal
defective Replace oil seal
Oil pressure unit loose or broken Retighten or replace
Blow-by gas hose broken Replace hose
Engine/Transmission coupling
area Replace oil seal
Oil leaking into combustion
chambers due to poor seal in
valve system Valve stem oil seal defective Replace
Valve stem or valve guide worn Replace valve and valve guide
Oil leaking into combustion
chambers due to poor seal in
cylinder parts Cylinders and pistons worn
excessively Rebore cylinder and replace
pistons and others
Piston ring gaps incorrectly
positioned Correct
Piston rings set with wrong side
up Correct
Piston rings sticking Rebore cylinder and replace
pistons and others
Piston ring and ring groove worn Replace pistons and others
Return ports in oil rings clogged Clean piston and replace rings
Crank case ventilation, Positive
Crankcase Ventilation System
malfunctioning Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Hose clogged Clean
Others Improper oil viscosity Use oil of recommended S.A.E.
viscosity
Continuous high speed driving
and or severe usage such as
trailer towing Continuous high speed operation
and or severe usage will normally
cause increased oil consumption
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ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE) 6-13
Fuel Consumption Excessive
Condition Possible cause Correction
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 act 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 Troubleshooting
Guide
Others Engine idle speed too high Reset Idle Air Control Valve
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
Oil Problems
Condition Possible cause Correction
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 new engine oil
Oil filter clogged Replace oil filter
Cylinder head gasket damage Replace gasket
Burned gases leaking Replace piston and piston rings or
rebore cylinders
Oil not reaching valve system Oil passage in cylinder head or
cylinder body clogged Clean or correct
Engine Oil Pressure Check
1. Check for dirt, gasoline or water in the engine
oil.
a. Check the viscosity of the oil.
b. Change the oil if the viscosity is outside the
specified standard.
c. Refer to the "Maintenance and Lubrication"
section of this manual.
2. Check the engine oil level.
The level should fall somewhere between the
"ADD" and the "FULL" marks on the oil level
dipstick.
If the oil level does not reach the "ADD" mark on
the oil level dipstick, engine oil must be added. 3. Remove the oil pressure unit.
4. Install an oil pressure gauge.
5. Start the engine and allow the engine to reach
normal operating temperature (About 80C).
6. Measure the oil pressure.
Oil pressure should be:
150 kPa(21.8 psi) at idle speed.
7. Stop the engine.
8. Remove the oil pressure gauge
9. Install the oil pressure unit.
10. Start the engine and check for leaks.
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6-14 ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
The instrument panel "CHECK ENGINE" Malfunction
Indicator lamp (MIL) illuminates by self diagnostic
system when the system checks the starting of
engine, or senses malfunctions.
Condition Possible cause Correction
"CHECK ENGINE" MIL does not
illuminate at the starting of engine Bulb defective Replace
MIL circuit open Correct or replace
Command signal circuit to operate
self diagnostic system shorted Correct or replace
Engine Control Module (ECM)
cable loosely connected,
disconnected or defective Correct or replace
ECM defective Replace
“CHECK ENGINE” MIL
illuminates, and stays on Deterioration heated oxygen
sensor of internal element Replace
Heated oxygen sensor connector
terminal improper contact
(If applicable) Reconnect properly
Heated oxygen sensor lead wire
shorted (If applicable) Correct
Heated oxygen sensor circuit
open (If applicable) Correct or replace
Deterioration engine coolant
temperature sensor of internal
element Replace
Engine coolant temperature
sensor connector terminal
improper contact Reconnect properly
Engine coolant temperature
sensor lead wire shorted Correct
Engine coolant temperature
sensor circuit open Correct or replace
Throttle position sensor open or
shorted circuits Correct or replace
Deterioration of crankshaft
position sensor Replace
Crankshaft position sensor circuit
open or shorted Correct or replace
Vehicle speed sensor circuit open Correct or replace
Manifold absolute pressure sensor
circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
Intake air temperature sensor
circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
Fuel injector circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
ECM driver transistor defective Replace EPROM or ECM
Malfunctioning of ECM RAM
(Random Access Memory) or
Malfunctioning of ECM PROM
(Programmed Read Only Memory)Replace EPROM or ECM
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ENGINE MECHANICAL (C24SE) 6A-1
SECTION 6A
ENGINE MECHANICAL
CONTENTS
PAGE
General Description......................................................................................................... 6A- 4
ENGINE PICTORIAL .................................................................................................... 6A- 6
Main Data and Specification ........................................................................................... 6A-11
CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM ....................................................................... 6A-16
ENGINE ASSEMBLY & LOOSE PARTS ..................................................................... 6A-17
OPERATIONS ON ENGINE AGGREGATES .................................................................... 6A-18
Engine Damping Blocks(Engine without Transmission)......................................... 6A-18
Toothed Belt and Timing Check ............................................................................... 6A-21
Toothed Belt Tension, Adjust .................................................................................... 6A-23
Toothed Belt, Replace ................................................................................................ 6A-24
OPERATIONS ON INSTALLED ENGINE ......................................................................... 6A-26
Gasket, Exhaust Manifold, Cylinder Head ................................................................ 6A-26
Gasket, Intake Manifold, Cylinder Head .................................................................... 6A-26
Seal Ring, Camshaft Housing, Timing Side .............................................................. 6A-27
Seal Ring, Thermostat Housing, Cylinder Head ....................................................... 6A-27
Seal Ring - Front Camshaft Housing, Replace ......................................................... 6A-28
Toother Belt Rear Cover ............................................................................................. 6A-30
Toother Belt Tension Roller ....................................................................................... 6A-31
COMPONENT PARTS ...................................................................................................... 6A-32
Cylinder Head .............................................................................................................. 6A-32
Hydraulic Valve Lifter.................................................................................................. 6A-33
OPERATIONS ON CYLINDER HEAD AND CAMSHAFT HOUSING ............................... 6A-34
Camshaft...................................................................................................................... 6A-34
Camshaft Housing Removal and Installation ........................................................... 6A-35
Cylinder Head .............................................................................................................. 6A-35
Hydraulic Valve Lifers, Replace ................................................................................. 6A-37
Camshaft Housing, Replace....................................................................................... 6A-37
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6A-2 ENGINE MECHANICAL (C24SE)
PAGE
Camshaft Housing, Check for Plance Surface ......................................................... 6A-39
Cylinder Head, Removal and Installation .................................................................. 6A-39
Cylinder Head, Disassemble and Assemble ............................................................. 6A-42
Valve, Grind ................................................................................................................. 6A-44
Valve Guide, Ream ..................................................................................................... 6A-44
Valve Seating, Mill ....................................................................................................... 6A-45
Cylinder Head, Overhaul............................................................................................. 6A-45
Flywheel ....................................................................................................................... 6A-46
Starter Ring Gear(Manual Transmission) ................................................................. 6A-47
Seal Ring, Crankshaft ................................................................................................. 6A-48
Seal Ring, Crankshaft Rear ........................................................................................ 6A-48
Oil Pan and Bearing Bridge........................................................................................ 6A-49
OPERATIONS ON CRANK DRIVE ................................................................................... 6A-51
Con-Rod Bearing......................................................................................................... 6A-51
Piston with Con-Rod ................................................................................................... 6A-51
Con-Rod ....................................................................................................................... 6A-52
Pistion Rings ............................................................................................................... 6A-53
OPERATIONS ON REMOVED ENGINE ........................................................................... 6A-55
Crankshaft ................................................................................................................... 6A-55
Bearing Free Play Measurement ................................................................................ 6A-57
Plastigage Method ...................................................................................................... 6A-57
Micrometer and gauge method .................................................................................. 6A-58
Bypass Valve ............................................................................................................... 6A-59
Oil Filter ....................................................................................................................... 6A-59
Oil Pump ...................................................................................................................... 6A-59
Oil Pump Safety Valve ................................................................................................ 6A-60
Oil Pump(Overhaul) .................................................................................................... 6A-60
OPERATIONS ON OIL CIRCULATION ............................................................................ 6A-61
Cylinder Head Safety Valve ........................................................................................ 6A-61
OPERATIONS ON COOLING SYSYTEM ......................................................................... 6A-63
Cooling System, Check for Leakes ........................................................................... 6A-63
Cooling System, Fill Up and Bleed ............................................................................ 6A-63
Refill Coolant ............................................................................................................... 6A-64
Ignition Timing, Check................................................................................................ 6A-64
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ENGINE MECHANICAL (C24SE) 6A-3
PAGE
ENGINE EXTERNAL PARTS ............................................................................................ 6A-65
Radiator ....................................................................................................................... 6A-65
Thermostat................................................................................................................... 6A-66
Water Pump ................................................................................................................. 6A-66
Coating sealing surfaces with Silicone Grease ....................................................... 6A-67
Alternator ..................................................................................................................... 6A-67
Starter .......................................................................................................................... 6A-67
V-belt Tension of Alternator ....................................................................................... 6A-68
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.............................................................................................. 6A-69
Map Sensor.................................................................................................................. 6A-69
Pressure Regulator ..................................................................................................... 6A-69
ECM (Engine Control Module).................................................................................... 6A-69
ECT ............................................................................................................................... 6A-70
Idle Air Control(IAC) Valve.......................................................................................... 6A-70
Ignition Coil ................................................................................................................. 6A-70
Crank Position Sensor................................................................................................ 6A-71
FUEL INJECTOR .............................................................................................................. 6A-72
Knock Sensor .............................................................................................................. 6A-72
Oxygen Sensor ............................................................................................................ 6A-73
Throttle Valve Position Sensor .................................................................................. 6A-73
Acclelerator Pedal and Cable..................................................................................... 6A-73
Air Cleaner Filter ......................................................................................................... 6A-74
Spark Plug Thread ...................................................................................................... 6A-75
TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................................... 6A-76
Recommended Troque Values................................................................................... 6A-87
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL................................................................................................ 6A-88
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6A-4 ENGINE MECHANICAL (C24SE)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Engine Cleanliness And Care
An automobile engine is a combination of many machined, honed, polished and lapped surfaces with tolerances
that are measured in the thousandths of a millimeter (ten thousandths of an inch). Accordingly, when any internal
engine parts are serviced, care and cleanliness are important. Throughout this section, it should be understood that
proper cleaning and protection of machined surfaces and friction areas is part of the repair procedure. This is
considered standard shop practice even if not specifically stated.
A liberal coating of engine oil should be applied to all friction areas during assembly to protect and lubricate
the surfaces on initial operation.
Whenever valve train components, pistons, piston rings, connecting rods, rod bearings, and crankshaft journal
bearings are removed for service, they should be retained in order.
At the time of installation, they should be installed in the same locations and with the same mating surfaced as
when removed.
Battery cables should be disconnected before any major work is performed on the engine. Failure to
disconnect cables may result in damage to wire harness or other electrical parts.
The four cylinders of this engine are identified by numbers; cylinders 1, 2, 3 and 4, as counted from crankshaft
pulley.
General Information on Engine Service
The following information on engine service should be noted carefully, as it is important in preventing damage and