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CYLINDER HEAD EM-231
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4. Remove cylinder head bolts in reverse order as shown in the fig-
ure with cylinder head bolt wrench (commercial service tool) to
remove cylinder heads (right and left banks).
5. Remove cylinder head gaskets.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Cylinder Head Bolts Outer Diameter

Cylinder head bolts are tightened by plastic zone tightening
method. Whenever the size difference between “d1” and “d2”
exceeds the limit, replace them with new one.

If reduction of outer diameter appears in a position other than
“d2”, use it as “d2” point.
Cylinder Head Distortion
NOTE:
When performing this inspection, cylinder block distortion should be also checking. Refer to EM-265, "
CYLIN-
DER BLOCK DISTORTION" .
1. Using scraper, wipe off oil, scale, gasket, sealant and carbon deposits from surface of cylinder head. CAUTION:
Do not allow gasket fragments to enter engine oil or engine coolant passages.
2. At each of several locations on bottom surface of cylinder head, measure the distortion in six directions.

If it exceeds the limit, replace cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new cylinder head gasket.
2. Turn crankshaft until No. 1 piston is set at TDC.
PBIC0068E
Limit (“d1” – “d2”) : 0.18 mm (0.0071 in)
PBIC2361E
Limit : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
PBIC0075E

EM-232
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CYLINDER HEAD
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Crankshaft key should line up with the left bank cylinder cen-
ter line as shown in the figure.
3. Install cylinder head follow the steps below to tighten cylinder head bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure with cylin-
der head bolt wrench (commercial service tool).
CAUTION:
If cylinder head bolts are re-used, check their outer diame-
ters before installation. Refer to EM-231, "
Cylinder Head
Bolts Outer Diameter" .
a. Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of cylinder head bolts.
b. Tighten all cylinder head bolts. 98.1 N·m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb).
c. Completely loosen all cylinder head bolts. CAUTION:
In step “c”, loosen cylinder head bolts in reverse order of that indicated in the figure.
d. Tighten all cylinder head bolts to 44.1 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb).
e. Turn all cylinder head bolts 60 degrees clockwise. (Angle tight- ening)
CAUTION:
Check the tightening angle by using angle wrench (SST).
Avoid judgment by visual inspection without SST.

Check tightening angle indicated on angle wrench indicator
plate.
f. Turn all cylinder head bolts 60 degrees clockwise again. (Angle tightening)
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
PBIC2389E
: 98.1 N·m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb)
: 0 N·m (0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb)
: 44 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
PBIC0068E
PBIC0069E

CYLINDER HEAD EM-235
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7. Install valve collet.

Compress valve spring with valve spring compressor, attach-
ment and adapter (SST). Install valve collet with magnetic
hand.
CAUTION:
When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.

Tap stem edge lightly with plastic hammer after installation to
check its installed condition.
8. Install valve lifter and adjusting shim.

Install in the original position.
9. Install spark plug tube as follows:

Press-fit spark plug tube following procedure below.
a. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to cylinder-head mounting hole.
b. Apply sealant to area within approximately 12 mm (0.47 in) from edge of spark plug tube press-fit side. Use Genuine High Strength Locking Sealant or equivalent . Refer to GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED
CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS" .
c. Using drift, press-fit spark plug tube so that its height “H” is as specified in the figure.
CAUTION:

When press-fitting, take care not to deform spark plug
tube.

After press-fitting, wipe off liquid gasket protruding onto
cylinder head upper face.
10. Install spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service tool).
Inspection After DisassemblyABS00E9R
VALVE DIMENSIONS

Check the dimensions of each valve. For the dimensions, refer
to EM-276, "
Valve Dimensions" .

If the dimensions are out of the standard, replace valve and
check the valve seat contact. Refer to EM-238, "
VA LV E S E AT
CONTACT" .
PBIC2360E
Standard press-fit height “H” :
: 38.4 - 39.4 mm (1.512 - 1.551 in)
PBIC2638E
SEM188A

ENGINE ASSEMBLY EM-243
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Separation Work
1. Change engine slinger installing to cylinder head (right bank).
NOTE:
In order to keep secure position when hoisting engine.
2. Remove engine mounting insulators (RH and LH) under side nut with power tool.
3. Lift with hoist and separate engine and transmission assembly from front suspension member. CAUTION:

Before and during this lifting, always make sure that any harnesses are left connected.

Avoid damage to and oil/grease smearing or spills onto engine mounting insulator.
4. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-23, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
5. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-10, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
6. Separate engine from transmission assembly. Refer to AT- 2 7 3 , "
Removal and Installation (AWD Models)"
.
7. Remove front final drive from engine. Refer to FFD-12, "
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
8. Remove engine mounting insulators (RH and LH) and brackets (RH and LH) from engine with power tool.
9. Remove engine rear member and engine mounting insulator (rear) from transmission.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Do not allow engine mounting insulator to be damage and careful no engine oil gets on it.

For a location with a positioning pin, insert it securely into hole of mating part.

For a part with a specified installation orientation, refer to component figure in EM-240, "Removal and
Installation" .

When installing engine mounting brackets (RH and LH) on cylin-
der block, tighten two upper bolts (shown as “A” in the figure)
first. Then tighten two lower bolts (shown as “B” in the figure).
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The followings are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.

Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS"

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant. Slinger bolts:
:33.4 N·m (3.4 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
PBIC2447E
PBIC2365E

CYLINDER BLOCK EM-245
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CYLINDER BLOCKPFP:11010
ComponentsABS00DG0
1. Knock sensor sub harness 2. Knock sensor 3. Cylinder block
4. Cover 5. Main bearing 6. Top ring
7. Second ring 8. Oil ring 9. Crankshaft key
10. Piston 11. Connecting rod 12. Snap ring
PBIC2366E

EM-246
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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Disassembly and AssemblyABS006IU
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Explained here is how to disassemble with engine stand supporting transmission surface. When using differ-
ent type of engine stand, note with difference in steps and etc.
1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle, and separate front suspension member, transmission and front final drive from engine. Refer to EM-240, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the parts that may restrict installation of engine to widely use engine stand. NOTE:
The procedure is described assuming that you use widely use engine holding the surface, to which trans-
mission is installed.
a. Remove drive plate.

Holding ring gear with ring gear stopper (SST).

Loosen mounting bolts diagonally order.
CAUTION:

Do not disassemble drive plate.

Do not place drive plate with signal plate facing down.

When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or
scratch it.

Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents it from
becoming magnetized.
b. Remove engine rear plate.
3. Lift engine with hoist to install it onto widely use engine stand. CAUTION:
Use engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately 240kg (529 lb) or more] large enough for
supporting the engine weight.

If the load capacity of stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to reduce the
potential risk of overturning stand.
–Intake manifolds (upper and lower); Refer to EM-178, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
–Exhaust manifold; Refer to EM-182, "EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST" .
–Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly; Refer to EM-192, "FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .
–A/C compressor; Refer to ATC-140, "Components" .
–Ignition coil; Refer to EM-189, "IGNITION COIL" .
13. Piston pin 14. Connecting rod bearing 15. Connecting rod bearing cap
16. Block heater protector 17. Connector cap 18. Cylinder block heater
19. Gasket 20. Main bearing cap 21. Thrust bearing
22. Main bearing 23. Rear plate 24. Crankshaft
25. Pilot convertor 26. Drive plate 27. Thrust bearing
28. Side bolt 29. Reinforcement plate 30. Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
31. O-ring 32. Rear oil seal 33. Rear oil seal retainer
PBIC1656E
PBIC2367E

CYLINDER BLOCK EM-247
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–Rocker cover; Refer to EM-197, "ROCKER COVER" .
–Other removable brackets
NOTE:
The figure shows an example of widely use engine stand that
can hold mating surface of transmission with drive plate and rear
plate removed.
CAUTION:
Before removing the hanging chains, make sure the engine
stand is stable and there is no risk of overturning.
4. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-27, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
5. Drain engine coolant from inside engine by removing water drain plugs “B” as shown in the figure.
6. Remove the following parts and related parts (The parts listed in step 3 are not included here.)

Oil pan and oil strainer; Refer to EM-185, "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .

Crankshaft pulley, front cover and timing chain; Refer to EM-200, "TIMING CHAIN" .

Camshaft; Refer to EM-212, "CAMSHAFT" .

Cylinder head; Refer to EM-229, "CYLINDER HEAD" .
7. Remove knock sensor. CAUTION:
Carefully handle sensor, avoiding shocks.
8. Remove piston and connecting rod assembly as follows:

Before removing piston and connecting rod assembly, check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer
to EM-262, "
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE" .
a. Position crankshaft pin corresponding to connecting rod to be removed onto the bottom dead center.
b. Remove connecting rod bearing cap.
c. Using hammer handle or similar tool, push piston and connect- ing rod assembly out to the cylinder head side.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the cylinder wall and crankshaft
pin, resulting from an interference of the connecting rod big
end.
9. Remove connecting rod bearings from connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap. CAUTION:
Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
PBIC0085E
PBIC1265E
PBIC0086E

EM-248
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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10. Remove piston rings from piston.

Before removing the piston rings, check the piston ring side clearance. Refer to EM-263, "PISTON
RING SIDE CLEARANCE" .

Use piston ring expander (commercial service tool).
CAUTION:

When removing piston rings, be careful not to damage
piston.

Be careful not to damage piston rings by expanding them
excessively.
11. Remove piston from connecting rod as follows:
a. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap rings.
b. Heat piston to 60 to 70 °C (140 to 158 °F) with industrial use drier
or equivalent.
c. Push out piston pin with stick of outer diameter approximately 20 mm (0.8 in).
12. Remove rear oil seal retainer from cylinder block.

Insert screwdriver or similar tool between rear end of crankshaft counter weight and rear oil seal
retainer, and separate liquid gasket to remove.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
13. Using screwdriver or similar tool, and lever off rear oil seal from rear oil seal retainer.
PBIC0087E
PBIC0088E
PBIC0089E
EMM0072D