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A78541
(b)
(b)
(b)(a)
(a)
A36719
P18805
- ENGINE MECHANICALVALVE CLEARANCE (3MZ-FE)
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VALVE CLEARANCE (3MZ-FE)
ADJUSTMENT
1. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page 16-9)
3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
4. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BRACE CENTER (W/O TEMS) (See page 10-1 1)
5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
7. REMOVE EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET (See page 11-13)
8. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK (See page 11-13)
9. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE INLET
10. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSY
11. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSY
(a) Remove the 2 engine wire harness clamps.
(b) Remove the 3 nuts, then disconnect the engine wire har-
ness.
(c) Remove the 9 bolts and cylinder head cover.
12. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSY LH
(a) Using an E6 Torx) socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and
disconnect the engine wire harness protector.
(b) Remove the 9 bolts and cylinder head cover.
13. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE
(a) Turn the crankshaft pulley, then align the timing notch with
the timing mark º0º of the timing belt No. 1 cover.
(b) Check that the valve lifters on the intake side of the No.
1 cylinder are not pushed by the cam.
If the valve lifters are pushed, turn the crankshaft by 1 revolution
(360) and align the marks as above.
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141J8-01
A84923
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
: Specified torquex3
V-bank Cover Sub-assy
7.9 (81, 70 in.Vlbf)
Front Fender Apron Seal RH
Clip x7
Clip
Radiator Lower Air Deflector
Engine Under Cover No. 1
Engine Under Cover No. 2
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PARTIAL ENGINE ASSY (3MZ-FE)
COMPONENTS
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A84925N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
: Specified torque
58 (591, 43)
28 (286, 21)
8.4 (85, 74 in.Vlbf)
43 (438, 32)
18 (178, 13)
18 (184, 13)
9.8 (100, 7)
64 (653, 47)
64 (653, 47)
23 (235, 17)
25 (250, 18)
V Belt No. 1
Generator Bracket No. 2
Engine Moving
Control Rod
Generator Assy
Generator Belt Adjusting BarEngine Mounting
Stay No. 2 RH
Fuel Vapor
Feed Hose No. 1
Union to Check
Valve Hose
Heater Inlet
Water Hose
Fuel Pipe
Sub-assy No. 1
Fuel Pipe Clamp No. 1
Transmission Control
Cable Assy
Heater Outlet
Water Hose
Radiator Hose Outlet
Steering Gear Outlet
Return Tube
Radiator Hose Inlet
Oil Reservoir to Pump Hose No. 1
Fan Belt Adjusting
Bar Bracket
25 (250, 18)
25 (250, 18)15 (153, 11)
Oil Cooler Inlet Hose
Oil Cooler Outlet Hose
Radio Setting
Condenser
Compressor and
Magnetic Clutch
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A60072
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REPLACEMENT
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See page 11-1)
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.2
6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
7. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page 16-9)
8. DRAIN ENGINE OIL (See page 17-20)
9. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (See page 30-8)
10. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
11. REMOVE RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR (See page 19-5)
12. REMOVE BATTERY
13. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY
14. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY (See page 19-5)
15. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY (See page 19-5)
16. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET (See page 19-5)
17. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET NO.1 (See page 19-5)
18. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSY
(a) Remove the clip and bolt, then remove the intake air resonator.
19. REMOVE V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1
(See page 14-5)
20. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSY (See page 19-21)
21. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD (See page 14-79)
22. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO.2 RH (See page 14-79)
23. REMOVE GENERATOR BRACKET NO.2 (See page 14-79)
24. REMOVE GENERATOR BELT ADJUSTING BAR (See page 17-9)
25. SEPARATE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH (See page 17-9)
26. SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSY (See page 40-44)
27. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE
28. DISCONNECT FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE NO.1
29. DISCONNECT FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSY NO.1 (See page 11-1)
30. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE
31. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE
32. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET
33. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET
34. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE
35. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE
36. DISCONNECT OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE NO.1
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A78386
8.0 (80, 71 in.Vlbf)
Ignition Coil Assy
Cylinder Head Cover
Sub-assy LH
8.4 (85, 74 in.Vlbf)
Engine Wire
Cylinder Head Cover Gasket No. 2
Camshaft Bearing Cap No. 2
16 (163, 12)
Camshaft Bearing Cap No. 2Camshaft Bearing Cap No. 3
Camshaft Bearing Cap No. 6
Camshaft Bearing Cap No. 5
Camshaft Timing Gear Assy
Camshaft Bearing Cap No. 4
Camshaft Timing Gear
Bolt WasherCamshaft Sub Gear
Wave Washer
Camshaft Sub GearCamshaft Sub Gear
Shaft Snap Ring
Camshaft Bearing Cap No. 2
150 (1,530, 111)
16 (163, 12)
Camshaft Bearing Cap No. 1
No. 4 Camshaft Sub-assy
Radiator Hose Inlet
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
: Specified torque
Non-reusable part
Camshaft Setting
Oil Seal
V-bank Cover Sub-assy
8.0 (80, 71 in.Vlbf)
7.9 (81, 70 in.Vlbf)
No. 3 Camshaft
Sub-assy
x3
x9
x10
x10 14-106
- ENGINE MECHANICALCAMSHAFT (LH BANK) (3MZ-FE)
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- ENGINE MECHANICALCAMSHAFT (LH BANK) (3MZ-FE)
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REPLACEMENT
1. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page 16-9)
3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
5. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE INLET
6. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSY
7. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSY LH (See page 14-7)
8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
9. REMOVE V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1
(See page 14-5)
10. REMOVE VANE PUMP V BELT (See page 14-5)
11. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD (See page 14-79)
12. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO.2 RH (See page 14-79)
13. REMOVE GENERATOR BRACKET NO.2 (See page 14-79)
14. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY (See page 14-79)
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021, 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010,
09953-05020, 09954-05031)
15. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.1 COVER
16. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.2 COVER (See page 14-79)
17. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH (See page 14-79)
18. REMOVE TIMING BELT GUIDE NO.2
19. REMOVE TIMING BELT (See page 14-79)
20. REMOVE TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSY NO.2
21. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEY (See page 14-93)
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000), 09249-63010
22. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.3 COVER (See page 14-93)
23. REMOVE NO.3 CAMSHAFT SUB-ASSY
NOTICE:
Since the thrust clearance of the camshaft is small, the
camshaft must be kept level while being removed. If the
camshaft is not kept level, the cylinder head or camshaft
may be damaged. To avoid this, the following steps must
be carried out.
(a) Align the timing marks (1 dot marks) of the camshaft drive
and driven gears by turning the camshaft with a wrench.
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A86583 Non-reusable part
: Specified torqueN´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) Intake Manifold
to Head Gasket No. 2 Intake Manifold
to Head Gasket No. 1
Radiator Hose InletWater Outlet
Heater Inlet
Water Hose Intake Manifold Ground Cable
Washer
8.4 (86, 74 in.Vlbf)
x2x9
x2
Washer
15 (153, 11)
15 (153, 11)
Fuel Pipe
Clamp
15 (153, 11)
Fuel Injector
Connector
Clamp
Fuel Injector Connector
x2
Engine Coolant
Temperature Sensor
Connector
Bond Cable No. 1
Connector
Pipe
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A84919N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
7.9 (81, 70 in.Vlbf)x3
V-bank Cover Sub-assy
Mass Air Flow
Meter Connector Fuel Vapor Feed
Hose No. 1Vacuum Hose
Air Cleaner Cap
Sub-assy
Air Cleaner Filter
Element Sub-assy
5.0 (51, 44 in.Vlbf)
W/O TEMS:
Front Suspension Upper Brace Center
80 (816, 59)
Spacer
x2
80 (816, 59)
x2
Spacer
Vacuum Hose
Clip x7
Radiator Lower
Air DeflectorClipAir Cleaner
Inlet Assy
5.0 (51, 44 in.Vlbf)x2
VSV Connector
Air Cleaner Casex3
5.0 (51, 44 in.Vlbf)
- ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER HEAD GASKET NO.2 (3MZ-FE)
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CYLINDER HEAD GASKET NO.2 (3MZ-FE)
COMPONENTS