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ME(H4SO)-74
MECHANICAL
Cylinder Block
4) Tighten the 10 mm cylinder block connecting
bolts on LH side (A — D) in alphabetical sequence.
Tightening torque:
15 N
⋅m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)
5) Tighten the 10 mm cylinder block connecting
bolts on RH side (E — J) in alphabetical sequence.
Tightening torque:
15 N
⋅m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)
6) Further tighten the LH side bolts (A — D) to 90°
in alphabetical sequence.7) Further tighten the RH side bolts (E — J) to 90°
in alphabetical sequence.
8) Tighten the 8 mm and 6 mm cylinder block con-
necting bolts on LH side (A — H) in alphabetical se-
quence.
Tightening torque:
(A) — (G): 25 N
⋅m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
(H): 6.4 N
⋅m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
9) Install the rear oil seal using ST1 and ST2.
ST1 499597100 OIL SEAL GUIDE
ST2 499587200 OIL SEAL INSTALLER
10) Position the top ring gap at (A) or (B) in the fig-
ure.
11) Position the second ring gap at 180° on the re-
verse side for top ring gap.
2.0 L model
ME-00398
(A)
(B)
(C) (D)
ME-00399
(E)(G)
(F)(I)
(J)
(H)
ME-00398
(A)
(B)
(C) (D)
(A) Rear oil seal
(B) Fly wheel attaching bolt
ME-00399
(E)(G)
(F)(I)
(J)
(H)
ME-00147
(B)(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(A)
ME-00148
ST1
ST2
(B)
(A)
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ME(H4SO)-75
MECHANICAL
Cylinder Block
2.5 L model
12) Position the expander gap at (C) in the figure.
2.0 L model
2.5 L model13) Position the lower rail gap at (D) in the figure.
2.0 L model
2.5 L model
NOTE:
Align the lower rail stopper (F) to the lateral hole (E)
on the piston.
14) Position the upper rail gap at (G) in the figure.
2.0 L model
ME-00383
180
B0SH
ME-00401(C)
5SH
ME-00384
B0SH
ME-00841
5SH
(C)ME-00385
25
B0SH
ME-00402
(D)
5SH
ME-00304
(G)
B0SH
ME-00414
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ME(H4SO)-76
MECHANICAL
Cylinder Block
2.5 L model
CAUTION:
Ensure ring gaps do not face the same direc-
tion.
Ensure ring gaps are not within the piston
skirt area.
15) Install snap ring.
Install snap rings in the piston holes located oppo-
site service holes in cylinder block, when position-
ing all pistons in the corresponding cylinders.
NOTE:
Use new snap rings.
CAUTION:
Piston front mark faces towards the front of the
engine.
2.0 L model 2.5 L model
(A) Front side
ME-00415
5SH
(G)
ME-00306
#4 #3
#2 #1
(A)
ME-00387
B0SH
(A) Front mark
ME-00404
5SH
(A)
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ME(H4SO)-77
MECHANICAL
Cylinder Block
16) Installing piston
(1) Turn the cylinder block to face the #1 and #2
piston side upward.
(2) Using the ST1, turn the crankshaft so that
#1 and #2 connecting rods are set at bottom
dead center.
ST1 499987500 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET
(3) Apply a coat of engine oil to pistons and cyl-
inders, and then insert the pistons in their cylin-
ders using ST2.
ST2 398744300 PISTON GUIDE (2.0 L model)
ST2 498747300 PISTON GUIDE (2.5 L model)
17) Installing piston pin
(1) Apply a coat of engine oil to the ST3 before
insertion.
(2) Insert the ST3 into service hole to align pis-
ton pin hole with connecting rod small end.ST3 499017100 PISTON PIN GUIDE
(3) Apply a coat of engine oil to the piston pin,
and then insert the piston pin into piston and
connecting rod through service hole.
(4) Install the snap ring using needle nose plier.
NOTE:
Use new snap rings.
(1) Piston (4) GasketTightening torque: N⋅m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Piston pin (5) Service hole plugT: 70 (7.0, 50.6)
(3) Circlip
ME-00155
(1) (1)
(2)
(2) (3)
(3) (4)
(4) (5)
(5)
T
ME-00157
ST2
ST1
ME-00158
ST1ST3
ME-00159
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MECHANICAL
Cylinder Block
(5) Apply liquid gasket around the service hole
plug.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or
equivalent(6) Install the service hole plug and gasket.
NOTE:
Use a new gasket.
(7) Turn the cylinder block to face the #3 and #4
piston side upward. Using the same procedures
as used for #1 and #2 cylinders, install the pis-
tons and piston pins.
ME-00160
ME-00140
(1) Piston (5) Service hole plugTightening torque: N⋅m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Piston pin (6) Service hole coverT1: 6.4 (0.65, 4.7)
(3) Snap ring (7) O-ringT2: 70 (7.1, 51.4)
(4) Gasket
(1)(2)(3)
(1)
(2) (6)
(3)(7) (4) (5)
ME-00161
T2T1
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ME(H4SO)-79
MECHANICAL
Cylinder Block
18) Install the water pipe.
19) Install the baffle plate.
Tightening torque:
6.4 N
⋅m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
20) Install the oil strainer and O-ring.
Tightening torque:
10 N
⋅m (1.0 kgf-m, 7 ft-lb)
21) Install the oil strainer stay.
22) Apply liquid gasket to the matching surfaces,
and then install the oil pan.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or
equivalent
Tightening torque:
6.4 N
⋅m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
23) Apply liquid gasket to the matching surfaces,
and then install the oil separator cover.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or
equivalentTightening torque:
6.4 N
⋅m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
24) Install the flywheel or drive plate.
To lock the crankshaft, use ST.
ST 498497100 CRANKSHAFT STOPPER
Tightening torque:
72 N
⋅m (7.3 kgf-m, 52.8 ft-lb)
MT model
AT model
NOTE:
Using STs, remove the flywheel. (2.5 L MT model)
ST1 498497100 CRANKSHAFT STOPPER
ME-00300
ME-00162
ME-00163
NE-00297ST
ME-00298
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ME(H4SO)-80
MECHANICAL
Cylinder Block
ST2 499057000 TORX PLUS
25) Install the housing cover.
26) Installation of oil pump
(1) Discard the front oil seal after removal. Re-
place with a new one using the ST.
ST 499587100 OIL SEAL INSTALLER
(2) Apply liquid gasket to the matching surface
of oil pump.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or
equivalent(3) Apply a coat of engine oil to the inside of oil
seal.
(4) Install the oil pump on cylinder block. Be
careful not to damage the oil seal during instal-
lation.
Tightening torque:
6.4 N
⋅m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Be sure to install the O-ring and seal when in-
stalling oil pump.
Align flat surface of oil pump’s inner rotor
with crankshaft before installation.
27) Install the water pump and gasket.
Tightening torque:
First; 12 N
⋅m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb)
Second; 12 N
⋅m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Be sure to use a new gasket.
When installing the water pump, tighten the
bolts in two stages in alphabetical sequence as
shown in the figure.
Model without ATF warmer
(A) Flywheel
(A) O-ring
(A)
ME-00382
ST1ST2
ME-00164
ME-00165
(A)
ME-00312
ME-00333
(B)
(F) (D)(C)
(A)
(E)
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ME(H4SO)-81
MECHANICAL
Cylinder Block
Model with ATF warmer
28) Install the water by-pass pipe for heater.
29) Get a engine oil filter and apply a thin coat of
engine oil to the seal rubber.
30) Install the oil filter by turning it by hand, being
careful not to damage the seal rubber.
Tighten the oil filter 80 mm (3.15 in) or 65 mm
(2.56 in) in diameter by approx. 2/3 — 3/4 rotation
more after the seal rubber of oil filter comes in con-
tact with cylinder block or oil cooler.
Tighten the oil filter 68 mm (2.68 in) in diameter
by approx. 1 rotation more after the seal rubber of
oil filter comes in contact with cylinder block or oil
cooler.
CAUTION:
Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
31) Tighten the cylinder head bolts.
(1) Apply a coat of engine oil to washers and
bolt threads.
(2) Tighten all bolts to 29 N⋅m (3.0 kgf-m, 22 ft-
lb) in alphabetical sequence.
Then tighten all bolts to 69 N⋅m (7.0 kgf-m, 51 ft-
lb) in alphabetical sequence.
(3) Back off all bolts by 180° in reverse order of
installation, and back them off again by 180°.
(4) Tighten all bolts to 42 N⋅m (3.9 kgf-m, 31 ft-
lb) in alphabetical sequence.
(5) Tighten all bolts by 80° — 90° in alphabeti-
cal sequence.
(6) Tighten all bolts by 40° — 45° in alphabeti-
cal sequence.
NOTE:
Do not tighten the bolts more than 45°.
(7) Further tighten bolts (a) and (b) by 40° —
45°.NOTE:
Ensure the total “re-tightening angle” in the [former
two steps], do not exceed 90°.
32) Install the oil level gauge guide and tighten the
attaching bolt (left side only).
33) Install the rocker cover.
34) Install the crank sprocket.
55, INSTALLATION, Crank Sprocket.>
35) Install the cam sprocket.
53, INSTALLATION, Cam Sprocket.>
36) Install the timing belt assembly.
ME(H4SO)-49, INSTALLATION, Timing Belt.>
37) Install the belt cover.
INSTALLATION, Timing Belt Cover.>
38) Install the crank pulley.
INSTALLATION, Crank Pulley.>
39) Install the generator and A/C compressor
brackets on cylinder head.
40) Install the V-belt.
STALLATION, V-belt.>
41) Install the intake manifold.
16, INSTALLATION, Intake Manifold.>
ME-02017
(B) (C) (D)(E)(F)
(A)
ME-00279
(c)
(b)(f)
(d) (a)
(e)