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On-Vehicle ServiceEBS00LME
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Warm up the engine thoroughly. Then stop the engine.
2. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-93, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
CAUTION:
Leave the fuel pump fuse disconnected until step 7.
3. Remove the spark plug from each cylinder. Refer to EM-27, "
REMOVAL" .
4. Connect the engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT-II).
5. Install the compression tester with Tool into the spark plug hole.
6. With the accelerator pedal fully depressed, turn the ignition
switch to “START” for cranking. When the gauge pointer stabi-
lizes, read the compression pressure and engine rpm. Perform
these steps to check each cylinder.
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 , psi) /rpm
CAUTION:
Always use a fully charged battery to obtain specified engine speed.
If the engine speed is out of the specified range, check the battery liquid for proper gravity. Check the
engine speed again with normal battery gravity.
If the compression pressure is below the minimum value, check the valve clearances and parts associ-
ated with the combustion chamber (valve, valve seat, piston, piston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head,
cylinder head gasket). After checking, measure the compression pressure again.
If some cylinders have low compression pressure, pour a small amount of engine oil into the spark plug
hole of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
–If the added engine oil improves the compression, the piston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check
the piston rings and replace if necessary.
–If the compression pressure remains at a low level despite the addition of engine oil, the valves may be
malfunctioning. Check the valves for damage. Replace the valve or valve seat accordingly.
If two adjacent cylinders have respectively low compression pressure and their compression remains
low even after the addition of engine oil, the gaskets may be leaking, or a valve in adjacent cylinders
may be damaged. Inspect and repair as required.
7. Install the components in the reverse order of removal.
8. Start the engine and confirm that it runs smoothly.
9. Perform trouble diagnosis. If DTC appears, erase it. Refer to EC-95, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" . Tool number : EG15050500 (J-45402)
Standard MinimumDeference limit
between cylinders
1,520 (15.5, 220) / 200 1,324 (13.5, 192) / 200 98 (1.0, 14) / 200
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. Refer to EM-69, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the following components and related parts:
Auto tensioner of drive belts and idler pulley. Refer to EM-12, "DRIVE BELTS" .
Thermostat housing and hose. Refer to CO-19, "Removal of Thermostat Housing, Water Outlet and
Heater Pipe" .
Oil pan and oil strainer. Refer to EM-22, "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly. Refer to EM-29, "FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .
Intake manifold. Refer to EM-15, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
Ignition coil. Refer to EM-26, "IGNITION COIL" .
Rocker cover. Refer to EM-33, "ROCKER COVER" .
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley, front cover, oil pump, and timing chain. Refer to EM-35, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
4. Remove the camshaft sprockets and camshafts. Refer to EM-43, "
CAMSHAFT" .
5. Remove the cylinder head bolts in reverse of order shown.
1. Harness bracket 2. Engine coolant temperature sensor 3. Washer
4. Cylinder head gasket (left bank) 5. Cylinder head (right bank) 6. Cylinder head bolt
7. Cylinder head gasket (right bank) 8. Cylinder head (left bank)
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Cylinder Head Bolts Diameter
Cylinder head bolts are tightened by plastic zone tightening
method. Whenever the size difference between d1 and d2
exceeds the limit, replace the bolt with a new one.
If reduction of diameter appears in a position other than d2, use
it as d2 point.
INSTALLATION
1. Install a new cylinder head gasket.
2. Install the cylinder head. Follow the steps below to tighten the
bolts in the numerical order shown.
CAUTION:
If cylinder head bolts are re-used, check their diameters
before installation. Refer to EM-60, "
Cylinder Head Bolts
Diameter" .
a. Apply engine oil to threads and seating surface of the bolts.
b. Measure the tightening angle using Tool.
CAUTION:
Measure the tightening angle using Tool. Do not measure
visually.
3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.Limit (d1 - d2) : 0.18 mm (0.0071 in)
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Step a : 98.1 N·m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb)
Step b :Loosen in the reverse order of tightening.
Step c : 44.1 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
PBIC0068E
Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Step d : 60° clockwise
Step e : 60° clockwise
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* Refer to GI-45, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the spark plug. Refer to EM-27, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the valve lifter.
Identify the installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
3. Remove the valve collet using Tool.
CAUTION:
When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.
4. Remove the valve spring retainer, valve spring and valve spring
seat.
5. Inspect the valve guide clearance. Refer to EM-65, "
Va l v e G u id e
Clearance" .
6. Push the valve stem to the combustion chamber side, and remove the valve.
Identify the installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
1. Spark plug 2. Valve lifter 3. Valve collet
4. Valve spring retainer 5. Valve spring 6. Valve spring seat
7. Valve oil seal 8. Valve guide 9. Valve seat
10. Valve (INT) 11. Valve (EXH) 12. Cylinder head (left bank)
13. Spark plug tube 14. Cylinder head (right bank)
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Tool number : KV10116200 (J-26336-B)
: KV10115900 (J-26336-20)
: KV10109220 ( — )
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7. Remove the valve oil seal using Tool.
8. Replace the valve seat if necessary. Refer to EM-67, "
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT" .
9. Replace the valve guide if necessary. Refer to EM-67, "
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT" .
10. Remove the spark plug tube, as necessary.
Remove the spark plug tube out of the cylinder head using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the cylinder head.
Do not remove the spark plug tube unless absolutely necessary. Once removed, the spark
plug tube will be deformed and cannot be reused.
ASSEMBLY
1. Install the valve guide if necessary. Refer to EM-65, "VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT" .
2. Install the valve seat if necessary. Refer to EM-67, "
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT" .
3. Install the valve oil seal using Tool.
Apply new engine oil on the new valve oil seal joint and seal
lip.
Install the valve oil seal to the specified height "H".
4. Install the valves in their original position.
5. Install the valve spring seats.
6. Install the valve springs.
Install the narrow pitch end (Paint mark side) to the cylinder
head side.
7. Install the valve spring retainers.Tool number : KV10107902 (J-38959)
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Tool number : KV10115600 (J-38958)
Height "H" (Without valve spring seat installed)
Intake and exhaust : 14.3 - 14.9 mm (0.563 - 0.587 in)
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8. Install the valve collet using Tool.
CAUTION:
When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.
9. Install the valve lifters.
Install the removed parts in their original locations.
If installing new lifters, select the correct size lifter for proper valve clearance. Refer to EM-51, "Va lv e
Clearance" .
10. Install the spark plug tube if necessary, following the procedure below.
a. Remove any old liquid gasket adhering to the cylinder-head spark plug tube hole.
b. Apply liquid gasket to area within approximately 12 mm (0.47 in) from the edge of the spark plug tube
press-fit side.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants" .
c. Press-fit the spark plug tube to the specified height “H” using
suitable tool.
CAUTION:
When press-fitting, take care not to deform the spark plug
tube.
After press-fitting, wipe off any liquid gasket protruding
onto the cylinder-head upper face.
11. Install the spark plugs.
Inspection After DisassemblyEBS00LMH
CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTION
1. Remove any oil, scale, gasket, sealant and carbon deposits from the cylinder head surface.
CAUTION:
Do not allow any debris to enter the oil or coolant passages.
2. Measure the bottom surface of the cylinder head for distortion in
six directions as shown, using suitable tools.
If measurement exceeds the limit, replace the cylinder head.Tool number : KV10116200 (J-26336-B)
: KV10115900 (J-26336-20)
: KV10109220 ( — )
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Standard press-fit height “H” :38.4 - 39.4 mm
(1.512 - 1.551 in)
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Standard : 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
Limit : 0.1mm (0.004 in)
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VALVE DIMENSIONS
Check the dimensions of each valve. Refer to EM-64, "VA LV E
DIMENSIONS" .
If the dimensions are out of the standard, replace the valve.
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VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE
Valve Stem Diameter
Measure the diameter of the valve stem using suitable tool.
Valve Guide Inside Diameter
Measure the inside diameter of the valve guide using suitable tool.
Valve Guide Clearance
(Valve guide clearance) = (Valve guide inside diameter) – (Valve stem diameter).
If the calculated value exceeds the limit, replace valve and/or valve guide. When the valve guide must be
replaced, refer to EM-65, "
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT" .
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT
When the valve guide is removed, replace it with an oversized (0.2 mm, 0.008 in) valve guide.
1. To remove the valve guide, heat the cylinder head to 110° to
130°C (230° to 266°F) by soaking it in heated oil. Standard
Intake : 5.965 - 5.980 mm (0.2348 - 0.2354 in)
Exhaust : 5.955 - 5.970 mm (0.2344 - 0.2350 in)
SEM 93 8C
Standard
Intake and
Exhaust: 6.000 - 6.018 mm (0.2362 - 0.2369 in)
Valve guide clearance:
Standard
Intake : 0.020 - 0.053 mm (0.0008 - 0.0021 in)
Exhaust : 0.030 - 0.063 mm (0.0012 - 0.0025 in)
Limit
Intake : 0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
Exhaust : 0.09 mm (0.0035 in)
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