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Fig. 61: Checking Roller Surface Rocker Arm

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2. Check roller rotation and replace the rocker arm if uneven rotation or roller
backlash of the roller is observed.
3. Check the inside diameter and replace the rocker arm if damage or seizure is
observed.
CAMSHAFT 1. Check the camshaft bearing journals for damage and binding. If the journals
are binding, check the cylinder head for damage. Also check the cylinder head
for clogged oil holes.
2. Check the tooth surface of the distributor drive gear teeth of the camshaft and
replace if abnormal wear is evident.
3. Check the cam surface for abnormal wear and damage and replace if necessary.
Also measure the cam height and replace if out of minimum limit.
Standard value:
Intake 37.39 mm (1.472 inches)
Exhaust 37.14 mm (1.462 inches)
Minimum limit:
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Fig. 108: Installing Drain Plug Gaske
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INSPECTION OIL PUMP 1. Check the tip clearance.
Standard value: 0.06 - 0.18 mm (0.003 - 0.007 inch)
Fig. 109: Checking Tip Clearance

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2. Check the side clearance.
Standard value: 0.04 - 0.10 mm (0.002 - 0.003 inch)

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Fig. 119: Checking Piton Moves Smoothly

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>>B<< OIL RING INSTALLATION 1. Fit the oil ring spacer into the piston ring groove.
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Fig. 133: Checking Connecting Rod Big End Size

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>>G<< CONNECTING ROD CAP NUT INSTALLATION 1. The connecting rod bolts should be examined before reuse. If the bolt threads
are damaged, the bolt should be replaced. Hand-thread the nut to the full length
of the bolt threads. If the nut does not run down smoothly, the bolt should be
replaced.
2. Before installation of each nut, apply engine oil to the threaded portion and
bearing surface of the nut.
3. Loosely tighten each nut to the bolt.
4. Then tighten the nuts alternately to a torque of 27+/-2 N.m (20+/-1 ft-lb) to
install the cap properly.
5. Make a
paint mark on the head of each nut.

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1. Remove oil from the crankshaft pin and the bearing inner surface.
2. Cut plastic gauging material to the same length as the width of the bearing and
place it on the pin in parallel with its axis.
3. Install the connecting rod cap carefully and tighten the nuts to the specified
torque.
4. Carefully remove the connecting rod cap.
5. Measure the width of the smashed plastic gauging material at its widest section
by using a scale printed on the plastic gauging material bag.
Standard value: 0.02 - 0.04 mm (0.0008 - 0.0016 inch)
Limit: 0.1 mm (0.003 inch)
Fig. 137: Checking Crankshaft Pin Oil Clearance

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Fig. 148: Checking End Play Of Thrustbearing

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>>F<< CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL INSTALLATION Using special tool MD998718, press-fit a new crankshaft rear oil seal into the oil
seal case.
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Fig. 25: Checking Engine Oil Level

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screen, causing air to enter the oil passage.
NOTE: If the engine oil level is higher than specification, oil
may be stirred by the crankshaft, causing oil to be
mixed with a large quantity of air.
NOTE: If oil is deteriorated, air is not easily separated from oil,
increasing the quantity of air contained in oil.

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Fig. 35: Holding Engine Assembly With A Chain Block

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5. Place a garage jack against the engine oil pan with a piece of wood in between
so that the weight of the engine and transaxle assembly is no longer being
applied to the engine mount.
6. Loosen the engine mount mounting nuts and bolts, and remove the engine
mount.
<< F >>ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL After checking that all cables, hoses and wiring harness connectors and so on are
disconnected from the engine, lift the chain block slowly to remove the engine
assembly upward from the engine compartment. INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS >>A<< ENGINE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
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