ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L) 6A-87
Cylinder Block
Cylinder Block and Associated Parts
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(1) Cylinder Head Assembly
(2) Cylinder Head Gasket
(3) Crankcase with Oil Pan
(4) Oil Pipe and O-Ring
(5) Oil Strainer and O-Ring
(6) Oil Pump Assembly
(7) Cylinder Block Side Bolts
(8) Oil Gallery
(9) Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly
(10) Flywheel
(11) Rear Oil Seal Retainer Assembly
(12) Main Bearing Cap
(13) Crankshaft
(14) Cylinder Block
6A-88 ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Disassembly
1. Remove cylinder head assembly.
2. Remove cylinder head gasket.
3. Remove crankcase with oil pan.
4. Remove oil pipe and O-ring.
5. Remove oil strainer and O-ring.
6. Remove oil pump assembly.
7. Remove crankcase side bolts.
8. Remove oil gallery.
9. Remove piston and connecting rod assembly.
10. Remove flywheel.
11. Remove rear oil seal retainer assembly.
12. Remove main bearing cap.
13. Remove crankshaft.
14. Remove cylinder block.
Inspection and Repair
1. Remove the cylinder head gasket and any other
material adhering to the upper surface of the
cylinder block. Be very careful not to allow any
material to accidentally drop into the cylinder block.
Be very careful not to scratch the cylinder block.
2. Carefully remove the oil pump, rear oil seal
retainer, and crankcase assembly installation
surface seal.
3. Wipe the cylinder block clean.
4. Visually inspect the cylinder block. If necessary,
use a flaw detector to perform a dye penetrate and
hydraulic (or air pressure) test. If cracking or othe
r
damage is discovered, the cylinder block must
either be repaired or replaced.
Flatness
1. Using a straightedge and feeler gauge, check
that the upper surface of the cylinder block is no
t
warped.
NOTE: Be very careful not to allow any material to
accidentally drop into the upper surface of the cylinde
r
block. Be very careful not to scratch the upper surface
of the cylinder block.
2. The cylinder block must be reground or replaced i
f
the warpage exceeds the limit.
Warpage
Limit : 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Maximum repairable limit: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
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Cylinder Bore
Use a cylinder gauge to measure the cylinder bore
diameter in both the axial and thrust directions. Each
measurement should be made at six points.
CAUTION: Be very careful not to allow any material
to accidentally drop into the upper surface of the
cylinder block. Be very careful not to scratch the
upper surface of the cylinder block.
Cylinder Bore Inside Diameter
Limit : 93.530 mm (3.6823 in)
If the measurement exceed the specified limit, the
cylinder block must be replaced.
Diameter
Grade A : 93.400 mm
93.410 mm
(3.6772 in
3.6776 in)
Grade B : 93.411 mm
93.420 mm
(3.6776 in
3.6779 in)
Grade C : 93.421 mm
93.430 mm
(3.6780 in
3.6783 in)
6A-90 ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
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(1) Around Bolt Holes
(2) Around Dowel Pin
Apply engine oil to oil seal lip and align a dowel
pin hole in the cylinder block with that in the
retainer.
Tighten retainer fixing bolts to the specified
torque.
Torque: 25 N
m (2.5 kg
m/18.4 lb ft)
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4. Install flywheel
1. Thoroughly clean and remove the oil from the
threads of crankshaft.
2. Remove the oil from the crankshaft and
flywheel mounting faces.
3. Mount the flywheel on the crankshaft and then
install the washer.
4. Holding the crankshaft stationary, tighten the
flywheel bolts in the order shown. Torque: 54 N
m (5.5 kg
m/40 lb ft)
NOTE: Do not reuse the bolts and do not apply oil o
r
thread lock to the bolts.
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5. Install piston and connecting rod assembly.
Apply engine oil to the cylinder bores, the
connecting rod bearings and the crankshaf
t
pins.
NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back
faces.
Check to see that the piston ring end gaps are
correctly positioned.
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Legend
(1) No.1 Compression Ring
(2) No.2 Compression Ring
(3) Oil Ring Side Rail Upper
(4) Oil Ring Side Rail Lower
(5) Piston Front Mark
6A-96 ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Crankshaft main bearing, Flywheel, Crankcase, Oil pan, Timing belt tensioner, Timing pulley, timing belt
cover, Oil pump, Oil gallery, Oil strainer and water pump
N
m (kg
m/ lb ft)
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6C-12 ENGINE FUEL (6VE1 3.5L)
Removal
CAUTION: When repair to the fuel system has been
completed, start engine and check the fuel system
for loose connection or leakage. For the fuel system
diagnosis, see Section “Driveability and Emission".
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Loosen slowly the fuel filler cap.
NOTE: To prevent spouting out fuel to change the
pressure in the fuel tank.
NOTE: Cover opening of the filler neck to prevent any
dust entering.
3. Jack up the vehicle.
4. Support underneath of the fuel tank with a lifter.
5. Remove the inner liner of the wheel house on rea
r
left side.
6. Remove fasten bolt to the filler neck from the
body.
7. Disconnect the quick connector (8) into the fuel
tube from the fuel pipe and the evapo tube from
evapo joint connector.
NOTE: Cover the quick connector to prevent any dus
t
entering and fuel leaking.
NOTE: Refer to “Fuel Tube/Quick Connector Fittings” in
this section when performing any repairs.
8. Remove fasten bolt (1) to the tank band and the
tank band (2).
9. Disconnect the pump and sender connector on the
fuel pump and remove the harness from weld clip
on the fuel tank.
10. Lower the fuel tank (6).
NOTE: When the fuel tank is lowered from the vehicle,
don’t scratch each hose and tube by around other pars.
Installation
1. Rise the fuel tank into position.
NOTE: Ensure hoses and tubes do not foul on othe
r
component.
2. Connect the pump and sender connector to the
fuel pump and install harness to into the plastic clip
welded to the top of the fuel tank..
NOTE: The connector must be certainly connected
against stopper.
Ensure tank band anchor mates with guide hole on
frame.
3. Install the tank band to fasten bolt.
Torque: 68 N
m (6.9kg
m/50 lb ft)
NOTE: The anchor of the tank band must be certainly
installed to guide hole on frame.
4. Connect the quick connector from the fuel tube to
the fuel pipe and the evapo tube from evapo join
t
connector.
NOTE: Pull off the left checker into the fuel pipe.
NOTE: Refer to “Fuel Tube/Quick Connector Fittings” in
this section when performing any repairs.
5. Install the filler neck to the body by bolt.
6. Install the inner liner of the wheel house on rea
r
side.
7. Remove lifter to support underneath of the fuel
tank.
8. Put back the vehicle.
9. Tigten the filler cap until at least three clicks are
heard.
10. Connect the battery ground cable.
6E-70 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Fuel Quality
Fuel quality is not a new issue for the automotive
industry, but its potential for turning on the MIL (“Check
Engine" lamp) with OBD systems is new.
Fuel additives such as “dry gas" and “octane
enhancers" may affect the performance of the fuel. The
Reed Vapor Pressure of the fuel can also create
problems in the fuel system, especially during the spring
and fall months when severe ambient temperature
swings occur. A high Reed Vapor Pressure could sho
w
up as a Fuel Trim DTC due to excessive canister
loading. High vapor pressures generated in the fuel
tank can also affect the Evaporative Emission
diagnostic as well.
Using fuel with the wrong octane rating for your vehicle
may cause driveability problems. Many of the majo
r
fuel companies advertise that using “premium" gasoline
will improve the performance of your vehicle. Mos
t
premium fuels use alcohol to increase the octane rating
of the fuel. Although alcohol-enhanced fuels may raise
the octane rating, the fuel's ability to turn into vapor in
cold temperatures deteriorates. This may affect the
starting ability and cold driveability of the engine.
Low fuel levels can lead to fuel starvation, lean engine
operation, and eventually engine misfire.
Non-OEM Parts
All of the OBD diagnostics have been calibrated to run
with OEM parts.
Aftermarket electronics, such as cellular phones,
stereos, and anti-theft devices, may radiate EMI into the
control system if they are improperly installed. This may
cause a false sensor reading and turn on the MIL
(“Check Engine" lamp).
Environment
Temporary environmental conditions, such as localized
flooding, will have an effect on the vehicle ignition
system. If the ignition system is rain-soaked, it can
temporarily cause engine misfire and turn on the MIL
(“Check Engine" lamp).
Vehicle Marshaling
The transportation of new vehicles from the assembly
plant to the dealership can involve as many as 60 key
cycles within 5Km miles of driving. This type o
f
operation contributes to the fuel fouling of the spark
plugs and will turn on the MIL (“Check Engine" lamp).
Poor Vehicle Maintenance
The sensitivity of OBD diagnostics will cause the MIL
(“Check Engine" lamp) to turn on if the vehicle is no
t
maintained properly. Restricted air filters, fuel filters,
and crankcase deposits due to lack of oil changes o
r
improper oil viscosity can trigger actual vehicle faults
that were not previously monitored prior to OBD. Poo
r
vehicle maintenance can not be classified as a
“non-vehicle fault", but with the sensitivity of OBD
diagnostics, vehicle maintenance schedules must be
more closely followed.
Severe Vibration
The Misfire diagnostic measures small changes in the
rotational speed of the crankshaft. Severe driveline
vibrations in the vehicle, such as caused by an
excessive amount of mud on the wheels, can have the
same effect on crankshaft speed as misfire.
Related System Faults
Many of the OBD system diagnostics will not run if the
ECM detects a fault on a related system or component.
One example would be that if the ECM detected a
Misfire fault, the diagnostics on the catalytic converte
r
would be suspended until Misfire fault was repaired. If
the Misfire fault was severe enough, the catalytic
converter could be damaged due to overheating and
would never set a Catalyst DTC until the Misfire faul
t
was repaired and the Catalyst diagnostic was allowed to
run to completion. If this happens, the customer may
have to make two trips to the dealership in order to
repair the vehicle.
Maintenance Schedule
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule.
Visual/Physical Engine Compartment
Inspection
Perform a careful visual and physical engine
compartment inspection when performing any
diagnostic procedure or diagnosing the cause of an
emission test failure. This can often lead to repairing a
problem without further steps. Use the following
guidelines when performing a visual/physical inspection:
Inspect all vacuum hoses for punches, cuts,
disconnects, and correct routing.
Inspect hoses that are difficult to see behind othe
r
components.
Inspect all wires in the engine compartment fo
r
proper connections, burned or chafed spots, pinched
wires, contact with sharp edges or contact with ho
t
exhaust manifolds or pipes.
ENGINE LUBRICATION (6VE1 3.5L) 6G-7
Oil Pan and Crankcase
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain engine oil.
3. Lift vehicle by supporting the frame.
4. Remove front wheels.
5. Remove oil level dipstick from level gauge tube.
6. Remove stone guard.
7. Remove radiator under fan shroud.
NOTE: For 4WD model, remove front axle housing
assembly from chassis (steps 8 to 10).
8. Remove suspension cross member fixing bolts, 2
pcs each per side and remove suspension cross
member.
9. Remove pitman arm and relay lever assembly,
using the 5–8840–2005–0 remover, remove pitman
arm from the steering unit and remove four fixing
bolts for relay lever assembly.
10. Remove axle housing assembly four fixing bolts
from housing isolator side and mounting bolts from
wheel side. At this time support the axle with a
garage jack and remove axle housing assembly.
11. Remove oil pan fixing bolts.
12. Remove oil pan, using 5–8840–2153–0 seale
r
cutter, remove oil pan.
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13. Remove crankcase fixing bolts.
14. Remove crankcase, using 5–8840–2153–0 seale
r
cutter, remove crankcase.
NOTE: Do not deform or damage the flange of oil pan
and crankcase.
Replace the oil pan and/or crankcase if deformed o
r
damaged.
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Installation
1. Install crankcase.
1. Remove residual sealant, lubricant and moisture
from mounting surface, then dry thoroughly.
2. Properly apply a 4.5 mm (0.7 in) wide bead o
f
sealant (TB-1207C or equivalent) to mounting
surface of crankcase.
Sealant beat must be continuous.
The crankcase must be installed within 5
minutes after sealant application before the
sealant hardens.
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6-10 ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE)
Troubleshooting Procedure
Condition Possible cause Correction
Piston pin noise
(Piston makes noise each time it
goes up and down) Piston pin or piston pin hole worn Replace piston, piston pin and
connecting rod assy
Troubleshooting Procedure
The slapping sound stops when spark plug on bad
cylinder is shorted out.
Condition Possible cause Correction
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 wheels defective Replace
Timing belt comes in contact with
timing cover Replace timing belt and timing
cover
Valve noise Valve and valve guide seized Replace valve and valve guide
Valve spring broken Replace
Valve seat off-positioned Correct
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
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 or incorrect gear
selection
Engine overheating Refer to "Engine Lacks Power"
Others Water pump defective Replace
V-belt slipping Adjust tension of V-belt or replace
V-belt