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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE NUMBER
MANUAL TRANSAXLE NUMBER
Dimensions EAS000GF
Unit: mm (in)
Wheels & Tires EAS000GG
*: Option
PAIA0008E
PAIA0009E
PAIA0010E
Overall length 4,455 (175.4)
Overall width 1,765 (69.5)
Overall height1,675 (Standard, 65.9)
1,750 (With Rear spoiler or Roof rail with Driving lights, 68.9)
Front tread 1,530 (60.2)
Rear tread 1,530 (60.2)
Wheelbase 2,625 (103.3)
Conventional Spare
Road wheel/offset mm (in)15 × 6JJ Steel/40 (1.57)
16 × 6.5JJ Steel/Aluminum/40 (1.57)
17 × 6.5JJ Aluminum/40 (1.57)*Conventional
Tire size215/70R15
215/65R16
215/60R17*Conventional
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GI-48
TERMINOLOGY
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SAE J1930 Terminology List EAS000GH
All emission related terms used in this publication in accordance with SAE J1930 are listed. Accordingly, new
terms, new acronyms/abbreviations and old terms are listed in the following chart.
NEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATIONOLD TERM
Air cleaner ACL Air cleaner
Barometric pressure BARO ***
Barometric pressure sensor-BCDD BAROS-BCDD BCDD
Camshaft position CMP ***
Camshaft position sensor CMPS Crank angle sensor
Canister *** Canister
Carburetor CARB Carburetor
Charge air cooler CAC Intercooler
Closed loop CL Closed loop
Closed throttle position switch CTP switch Idle switch
Clutch pedal position switch CPP switch Clutch switch
Continuous fuel injection system CFI system ***
Continuous trap oxidizer system CTOX system ***
Crankshaft position CKP ***
Crankshaft position sensor CKPS ***
Data link connector DLC ***
Data link connector for CONSULT-II DLC for CONSULT-II Diagnostic connector for CONSULT-II
Diagnostic test mode DTM Diagnostic mode
Diagnostic test mode selector DTM selector Diagnostic mode selector
Diagnostic test mode I DTM I Mode I
Diagnostic test mode II DTM II Mode II
Diagnostic trouble code DTC Malfunction code
Direct fuel injection system DFI system ***
Distributor ignition system DI system Ignition timing control
Early fuel evaporation-mixture heater EFE-mixture heater Mixture heater
Early fuel evaporation system EFE system Mixture heater control
Electrically erasable programmable read
only memoryEEPROM ***
Electronic ignition system EI system Ignition timing control
Engine control EC ***
Engine control module ECM ECCS control unit
Engine coolant temperature ECT Engine temperature
Engine coolant temperature sensor ECTS Engine temperature sensor
Engine modification EM ***
Engine speed RPM Engine speed
Erasable programmable read only memory EPROM ***
Evaporative emission canister EVAP canister Canister
Evaporative emission system EVAP system Canister control solenoid valve
Exhaust gas recirculation valve EGR valve EGR valve
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Exhaust gas recirculation control-BPT
valveEGRC-BPT valve BPT valve
Exhaust gas recirculation control-solenoid
valveEGRC-solenoid valve EGR control solenoid valve
Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sen-
sor
EGRT sensor Exhaust gas temperature sensor
EGR temperature sensor
Flash electrically erasable programmable
read only memoryFEEPROM ***
Flash erasable programmable read only
memoryFEPROM ***
Flexible fuel sensor FFS ***
Flexible fuel system FF system ***
Fuel pressure regulator *** Pressure regulator
Fuel pressure regulator control solenoid
valve*** PRVR control solenoid valve
Fuel trim FT ***
Heated Oxygen sensor HO2S Exhaust gas sensor
Idle air control system IAC system Idle speed control
Idle air control valve-air regulator IACV-air regulator Air regulator
Idle air control valve-auxiliary air control
valveIACV-AAC valve Auxiliary air control (AAC) valve
Idle air control valve-FICD solenoid valve IACV-FICD solenoid valve FICD solenoid valve
Idle air control valve-idle up control sole-
noid valveIACV-idle up control solenoid valve Idle up control solenoid valve
Idle speed control-FI pot ISC-FI pot FI pot
Idle speed control system ISC system ***
Ignition control IC ***
Ignition control module ICM ***
Indirect fuel injection system IFI system ***
Intake air IA Air
Intake air temperature sensor IAT sensor Air temperature sensor
Knock *** Detonation
Knock sensor KS Detonation sensor
Malfunction indicator lamp MIL Check engine light
Manifold absolute pressure MAP ***
Manifold absolute pressure sensor MAPS ***
Manifold differential pressure MDP ***
Manifold differential pressure sensor MDPS ***
Manifold surface temperature MST ***
Manifold surface temperature sensor MSTS ***
Manifold vacuum zone MVZ ***
Manifold vacuum zone sensor MVZS ***
Mass air flow sensor MAFS Air flow meter
Mixture control solenoid valve MC solenoid valve Air-fuel ratio control solenoid valve
Multiport fuel injection System MFI system Fuel injection controlNEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATIONOLD TERM
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Nonvolatile random access memory NVRAM ***
On board diagnostic system OBD system Self-diagnosis
Open loop OL Open loop
Oxidation catalyst OC Catalyst
Oxidation catalytic converter system OC system ***
Oxygen sensor O2S Exhaust gas sensor
Park position switch *** Park switch
Park/neutral position switch PNP switchPark/neutral switch
Inhibitor switch
Neutral position switch
Periodic trap oxidizer system PTOX system ***
Positive crankcase ventilation PCV Positive crankcase ventilation
Positive crankcase ventilation valve PCV valve PCV valve
Powertrain control module PCM ***
Programmable read only memory PROM ***
Pulsed secondary air injection control sole-
noid valvePAIRC solenoid valve AIV control solenoid valve
Pulsed secondary air injection system PAIR system Air induction valve (AIV) control
Pulsed secondary air injection valve PAIR valve Air induction valve
Random access memory RAM ***
Read only memory ROM ***
Scan tool ST ***
Secondary air injection pump AIR pump ***
Secondary air injection system AIR system ***
Sequential multiport fuel injection system SFI system Sequential fuel injection
Service reminder indicator SRI ***
Simultaneous multiport fuel injection sys-
tem*** Simultaneous fuel injection
Smoke puff limiter system SPL system ***
Supercharger SC ***
Supercharger bypass SCB ***
System readiness test SRT ***
Thermal vacuum valve TVV Thermal vacuum valve
Three way catalyst TWC Catalyst
Three way catalytic converter system TWC system ***
Three way + oxidation catalyst TWC + OC Catalyst
Three way + oxidation catalytic converter
systemTWC + OC system ***
Throttle body TBThrottle chamber
SPI body
Throttle body fuel injection system TBI system Fuel injection control
Throttle position TP Throttle position
Throttle position sensor TPS Throttle sensor
Throttle position switch TP switch Throttle switch
Torque converter clutch solenoid valve TCC solenoid valveLock-up cancel solenoid
Lock-up solenoid NEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATIONOLD TERM
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***: Not applicableTransmission control module TCM A/T control unit
Turbocharger TC Turbocharger
Vehicle speed sensor VSS Vehicle speed sensor
Volume air flow sensor VAFS Air flow meter
Warm up oxidation catalyst WU-OC Catalyst
Warm up oxidation catalytic converter sys-
temWU-OC system ***
Warm up three way catalyst WU-TWC Catalyst
Warm up three way catalytic converter sys-
temWU-TWC system ***
Wide open throttle position switch WOTP switch Full switchNEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATIONOLD TERM
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EM-1
ENGINE MECHANICAL
B ENGINE
CONTENTS
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ENGINE MECHANICAL
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant ...................... 5
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping .............. 5
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ............. 5
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment ......................................................................... 5
Precautions for Assembly and Installation ............... 5
Parts Requiring Angle Tightening ............................. 5
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 6
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET .......................... 6
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 6
PREPARATION ........................................................... 7
Special Service Tools ............................................... 7
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 9
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................11
NVH Troubleshooting — Engine Noise ................... 11
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. ..................................................... 12
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................... 13
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 13
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-Ten-
sioner ..................................................................... 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................... 16
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
INTAKE MANIFOLD ................................................. 18
Removal and Installation (QR20DE) ...................... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................... 18INSTALLATION ................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 20
Removal and Installation (QR25DE) ...................... 21
REMOVAL ........................................................... 21
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 23
INSTALLATION ................................................... 23
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 24
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATA-
LYST .......................................................................... 25
Removal and Installation ........................................ 25
REMOVAL ........................................................... 25
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 26
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ................................. 27
Removal and Installation ........................................ 27
REMOVAL ........................................................... 27
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 29
INSTALLATION ................................................... 29
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 30
IGNITION COIL ......................................................... 31
Removal and Installation ........................................ 31
REMOVAL ........................................................... 31
INSTALLATION ................................................... 31
SPARK PLUG ........................................................... 32
Removal and Installation ........................................ 32
REMOVAL ........................................................... 32
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL (EXCEPT
RUSSIA) .............................................................. 32
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL (FOR RUS-
SIA) ..................................................................... 33
INSTALLATION ................................................... 33
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ........................ 34
Removal and Installation (QR20DE) ...................... 34
REMOVAL ........................................................... 34
INSTALLATION ................................................... 36
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 38
Removal and Installation (QR25DE) ...................... 39
REMOVAL ........................................................... 39
INSTALLATION ................................................... 41
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 43
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EM-2 ROCKER COVER ..................................................... 44
Removal and Installation ........................................ 44
REMOVAL ........................................................... 44
INSTALLATION .................................................... 45
TIMING CHAIN .......................................................... 46
Removal and Installation ........................................ 46
REMOVAL ........................................................... 46
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 50
INSTALLATION .................................................... 51
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 55
CAMSHAFT ............................................................... 56
Removal and Installation ........................................ 56
REMOVAL ........................................................... 56
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 58
INSTALLATION .................................................... 61
Valve Clearance ...................................................... 64
INSPECTION ....................................................... 64
ADJUSTMENT .................................................... 65
OIL SEAL .................................................................. 67
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal ............. 67
REMOVAL ........................................................... 67
INSTALLATION .................................................... 67
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal ............. 67
REMOVAL ........................................................... 67
INSTALLATION .................................................... 68
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal .............. 68
REMOVAL ........................................................... 68
INSTALLATION .................................................... 68
CYLINDER HEAD ..................................................... 70
On-Vehicle Service ................................................. 70
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE ......... 70
Removal and Installation ........................................ 71
REMOVAL ........................................................... 71
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 72
INSTALLATION .................................................... 73
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 73
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 74
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 74
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 75
Inspection After Disassembly ................................. 77
VALVE DIMENSIONS .......................................... 77
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE .............................. 77
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT ......................... 77
VALVE SEAT CONTACT ..................................... 79
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT ........................... 79
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS ......................... 80
VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE
SPRING PRESSURE LOAD ............................... 80
ENGINE ASSEMBLY ................................................ 81
Removal and Installation (2WD Models) ................ 81
REMOVAL ........................................................... 82
INSTALLATION .................................................... 83
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 84
Removal and Installation (4WD Models) ................ 85
REMOVAL ........................................................... 85
INSTALLATION .................................................... 88
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 88CYLINDER BLOCK ................................................... 89
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 89
DISASSEMBLY .................................................... 90
ASSEMBLY .......................................................... 94
How to Select Piston and Bearing .......................... 99
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 99
HOW TO SELECT PISTON ...............................100
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEAR-
ING .....................................................................100
HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING ..................102
Inspection After Disassembly ................................107
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY ................................107
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE .........107
PISTON TO PISTON PIN OIL CLEARANCE .....107
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE ...................108
PISTON RING END GAP ..................................108
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION .....109
CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAMETER ......109
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE .................................................................109
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION ....................110
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER . 111
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE .. 111
CRANKSHAFT MAIN JOURNAL DIAMETER ...112
CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER ......113
OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER OF CRANK-
SHAFT ...............................................................113
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT ..................................113
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE .................................................................113
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE ...................114
MAIN BEARING CRUSH HEIGHT ....................115
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CRUSH
HEIGHT .............................................................115
LOWER CYLINDER BLOCK MOUNTING BOLT
OUTER DIAMETER ...........................................115
CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER DIAMETER .115
FLYWHEEL DEFLECTION (M/T MODELS) ......116
MOVEMENT AMOUNT OF FLYWHEEL (M/T
MODELS) ...........................................................116
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ....117
Standard and Limit ................................................117
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ...........................117
DRIVE BELT ......................................................117
INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANI-
FOLD .................................................................117
SPARK PLUG ....................................................117
CYLINDER HEAD ..............................................117
VALVE ................................................................118
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING .........121
CYLINDER BLOCK ............................................122
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN ......123
CONNECTING ROD ..........................................124
CRANKSHAFT ...................................................124
MAIN BEARING .................................................126
CONNECTING ROD BEARING .........................127
Tightening Torque .................................................127