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3. With the engine idling, change the engine load (shift from N to D range, for
example) to make sure that there is no change in the level of abnormal noise.
If there is a change in the level of abnormal noise, suspect a tapping noise due
to worn crankshaft bearing or connecting rod bearing (In this case, the lash
adjuster is in good condition.).
4. After completion of warm-up, run the engine at idle to check for abnormal
noise.
If the noise is reduced or disappears, clean the lash adjuster (Refer to
ROCKER ARMS AND CAMSHAFT
). As it is suspected that the noise is
due to seizure of the lash adjuster. If there is no change in the level of the
abnormal noise, proceed to step 5.
5. Run the engine to bleed the lash adjuster system (Refer to LASH ADJUSTER
CHECK
.).
6. If the abnormal noise does not disappear after air bleeding operation, clean the
lash adjuster (Refer to ROCKER ARMS AND CAMSHAFT
).
Bleeding lash adjuster system 1. Check engine oil and add or change oil if required. NOTE: Parkin
g the vehicle on a
grade for a lon
g time ma
y decrease
oil in the lash adjuster, causing air to enter the high
pressure chamber when starting the engine.
NOTE: After parking for many hours, oil may run out from the oil
passage and take time before oil is supplied to the lash
adjuster, causing air to enter the high pressure chamber.
NOTE: In the above cases, abnormal noise can be eliminated by
bleeding the lash adjuster system.
NOTE: If the engine oil level is low, air is sucked from the oil

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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. 26: Identifying High Pressure Chamber

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2. Idle the engine for one to three minutes to warm it up.
3. Repeat the operation pattern, shown in left figure, at no load to check for
abnormal noise. (Usually the abnormal noise is eliminated after repetition of
the ope
ration 1
0 to 30 tim
es.
If, howeve
r, no change is obse
rved
in
the leve
l of
NOTE: If air mixed with oil enters the high pressure chamber
inside the lash adjuster from the above causes, air in
the high pressure chamber is compressed excessively
while the valve is opened, resulting in an abnormal
noise when the valve closes. This is the same
phenomenon as that observed when the valve
clearance has become excessive. The lash adjuster can
resume normal function when air entered the lash
adjuster is removed.

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abnormal noise after repeating the operation more than 30 times, suspect that
the abnormal noise is due to some other factors.)
Fig. 27: Air Bleeding Operation Pattern

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4. After elimination of abnormal noise, repeat the operation shown in left figure
five more times.
5. Run the engine at idle for one to three minutes to make sure that the abnormal
noise has been eliminated.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION: *: indicates part which should be temporarily
tightened, and then fully tightened with the engine

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Fig. 28: Removing/Installing Engine (1 Of 3)

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weight applied on the vehicle body.

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Fig. 29: Removing/Installing Engine (2 Of 3)

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Fig. 30: Removing/Installing Engine (3 Of 3)

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Required Special Tools:
MB991454: Engine Hanger Balancer MB991895: Engine Hanger MB991928: En
gine Han
ger

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS << A >> FUEL MAIN PIPE DISCONNECTION 1. Remove the stopper.
Fig. 31: Removing Stopper

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2. Remove the fuel main pipe while the retainer is pulled up.
CAUTION: Do not bend the resin fuel high-pressure hose.
NOTE: If the retainer is removed, install it after removing the fuel
main pipe.
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