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3. Install the engine oil pressure gauge.
Fig. 9: Removing Terminal Of Oil Pressure Switch With Special Tool
(MD998054)
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4. Run the engine to warm it.
5. After the engine has been warmed up, check that engine oil pressure is within
NOTE: Remove the terminal of oil pressure switch where
special tool MD998054 is not fitted.NOTE: Use a 1/8 pipe thread adapter.
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MD998715: Pins MD998767: Tensioner Pulley Wrench MD998769: Crankshaft Spacer
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS << A >> TIMING BELT REMOVAL 1. Mark the belt running direction for reinstallation.
2. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt, and then remove
the timing belt.
CAUTION: Water or oil on the belt shortens its life drasticall
y, so
the removed timing belt, sprocket, and tensioner
must be kept free from oil and water. These parts
should not be washed or immersed in solvent.
Replace parts if contaminated. If there is oil or water
on any part, check the front case oil seal, camshaft
oil seal, and water pump for leaks.
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AUT
O-TENSIONE
R
1. Check for oil leaks. If oil leaks are evident, replace the auto-tensioner.
2. Check the rod end for wear or damage and replace the auto-tensioner if
necessary.
3. Measure the rod protrusion. If it is out of specification, replace the auto-
tensioner.
Standard value: 12 mm (0.5 inch)
Fig. 38: Checking Auto
-Tensioner
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4. Press the rod with a force of 98 to 196 N (22 to 44 pounds) and measure the
movement of the rod.
If the measured value is out of the standard value
, re
place the auto-tensioner.
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Tightening torque: 22+/-1 N.m (16+/-1 ft-lb)
>>B<< INJECTOR INSTALLATION 1. Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring.
2. Insert the injector into the fuel rail.
Fig. 43: Installing Injector
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3. Make sure the injector rotates smoothly. If not, remove the injector to check
the O-ring for damage, and replace the O-ring if necessary. Then reinsert the
injector and check that it rotates smoothly.
4. Confirm the
protrusion of in
jector is at center. I
f not
, rotate the in
jector fo
r
CAUTION: Use care not to let engine oil enter the fuel rail.
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protrusion to be center.
Fig. 44: Checking Protrusion Of Injector
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>>C<< INJECTOR AND FUEL RAIL INSTALLATION 1. Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring.
2. Insert the fuel pressure regulator into the fuel rail.
3. Make sure the regulator rotates smoothly. If not, remove the fuel pressure
regulator to check the O-ring for damage, and replace the O-ring if necessary.
Then reinsert the fuel pressure regulator and chec
k that it rotates smoothly.
CAUTION: Do not let engine oil enter the fuel rail.
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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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OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Fig. 93: Removing/Installing Oil Pan And Oil Pump
to check for sliding condition.
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Fig. 108: Installing Drain Plug Gaske
t
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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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