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5. Install valve spring (with valve spring seat).

Install smaller pitch (valve spring seat side) to cylinder head
side.

Confirm identification color of valve spring.
6. Install valve spring retainer.
7. Install valve collet.

Compress valve spring with a valve spring compressor,
attachment and adapter (special service tool). Install valve
collet with a magnet hand.
CAUTION:
When working, be careful not to damage valve lifter
holes.

Tap valve stem edge lightly with a plastic hammer after instal-
lation to check its installed condition.
8. Install valve lifter.
9. Install spark plug tube if removed.

Press-fit it into cylinder head with the following procedure:
a. Remove old thread locking sealant from cylinder head side
installation hole.
b. Apply thread locking sealant all round on spark plug tube within
approximately 12 mm (0.47 in) width from edge of spark plug
tube on the press-fit side.
Use Genuine Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent.
c. Using a drift, press-fit spark plug tube so that height is as same
as “H” shown in figure.
CAUTION:

When press-fitting, be careful not to deform spark plug tube.

After press-fitting, wipe off any protruding thread locking sealant on top surface of cylinder
head.
10. Install spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service tool).Intake : Blue
Exhaust : Yellow
PBIC0525E
PBIC1791E
Standard press-fit height “H”:
41.2 - 42.2 mm (1.622 - 1.661 in)
PBIC2636E

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Inspection After DisassemblyEBS00KNS
VALVE DIMENSIONS

Check dimensions of each valve. For dimensions, refer to EM-
11 8 , "Valve Dimensions" .

If dimensions are out of the standard, replace valve.
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE
Valve Stem Diameter
Measure the diameter of valve stem with a micrometer.
Valve Guide Inner Diameter
Measure the inner diameter of valve guide with a bore gauge.
Valve Guide Clearance
(Valve guide clearance) = (Valve guide inner diameter) – (Valve stem diameter).

If it exceeds the limit, replace valve guide and/or valve.
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT
When valve guide is removed, replace with oversized [0.2 mm (0.008 in)] valve guide.
SEM188A
Standard
Intake : 5.965 - 5.980 mm (0.2348 - 0.2354 in)
Exhaust : 5.955 - 5.970 mm (0.2344 - 0.2350 in)
SEM938C
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 (0.003 in)
Exhaust : 0.09 mm (0.004 in)

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6. Apply reamer finish to valve guide with a valve guide reamer
(commercial service tool).
VALVE SEAT CONTACT

After confirming that the dimensions of valve guides and valves
are within specifications, perform this procedure.

Apply prussian blue (or white lead) onto contacting surface of
valve seat to check the condition of the valve contact on the sur-
face.

Check if the contact area band is continuous all around the cir-
cumference.

If not, grind to adjust valve fitting and check again. If the contact-
ing surface still has NG conditions even after the re-check,
replace valve seat.
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT
When valve seat is removed, replace with oversized [0.5 mm (0.020 in)] valve seat.
1. Bore out old seat until it collapses. Boring should not continue beyond the bottom face of the seat recess
in cylinder head. Set the machine depth stop to ensure this. Refer to EM-121, "
Va l v e S e a t" .
2. Ream cylinder head recess diameter for service valve seat.

Be sure to ream in circles concentric to the valve guide center.
This will enable valve seat to fit correctly.
3. Heat cylinder head to 110 to 130°C (230 to 266°F) by soaking in
heated oil.
4. Provide valve seats cooled well with dry ice. Press-fit valve seat into cylinder head.
CAUTION:

Avoid directly to touching cold valve seats.

Cylinder head contains heat, when working, wear protective equipment to avoid getting burned.Standard
Intake and exhaust:
6.000 - 6.018 mm (0.2362 - 0.2369 in)
SEM932C
SBIA0322E
Oversize [0.5 mm (0.020 in)]
Intake : 37.000 - 37.016 mm (1.4567 - 1.4573 in)
Exhaust : 32.000 - 32.016 mm (1.2598 - 1.2605 in)
SEM795A
SEM008A

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5. Using valve seat cutter set (commercial service tool) or valve
seat grinder, finish valve seat to the specified dimensions. For
dimensions, refer to EM-121, "
Va l v e S e a t" .
CAUTION:
When using valve seat cutter, firmly grip the cutter handle
with both hands. Then, press on the contacting surface all
around the circumference to cut in a single drive. Improper
pressure on with the cutter or cutting many different times
may result in stage valve seat.
6. Using compound, grind to adjust valve fitting.
7. Check again for normal contact. Refer to EM-79, "
VALVE SEAT CONTACT" .
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS

Set try square along the side of valve spring and rotate the
spring. Measure the maximum clearance between the top of
valve spring and try square.
CAUTION:
Do not remove valve spring seat from valve spring.

If it exceeds the limit, replace valve spring (with valve spring
seat).
VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE SPRING PRESSURE LOAD

Check valve spring pressure with valve spring seat installed at
the specified spring height.
CAUTION:
Do not remove valve spring seat from valve spring.
Standard:

If the installation load or load with valve open is out of the standard, replace valve spring (with valve spring
seat).
SEM934C
Limit: 1.9 mm (0.075 in)
PBIC0080E
SEM113
Items Intake Exhaust
Free height 44.84 - 45.34 mm (1.7654 - 1.7850 in) 45.28 - 45.78 mm (1.7827 - 1.8024 in)
Installation height 35.30 mm (1.390 in) 35.30 mm (1.390 in)
Installation load 151 - 175 N (15.4 - 17.8 kg, 34 - 39 lb) 151 - 175 N (15.4 - 17.8 kg, 34 - 39 lb)
Height during valve open 24.94 mm (0.9819 in) 26.39 mm (1.0390 in)
Load with valve open 358 - 408 N (36.5 - 41.6 kg, 80 - 92 lb) 325 - 371 N (33.1 - 37.8 kg, 73 - 83 lb)
Identification color Blue Yellow

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Use alternator bracket mounting bolt holes for the front side.
2. Lift with hoist and secure engine in appropriate position.
3. Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiv-
alently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support
bottom of engine and transaxle, and simultaneously adjust hoist
tension.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
4. Remove RH engine mounting insulator.
5. Pull LH engine mounting through-bolt out.
6. Remove center member.
7. Remove engine and transaxle assembly from vehicle downward by carefully operating supporting tools.
CAUTION:

During the operation, make sure that no part interferes with vehicle side.

Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.

During the removal operation, always be careful to prevent vehicle from falling off the lift due to
changes in the center of gravity.

If necessary, support vehicle by setting jack or suitable tool at the rear.
8. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-23, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
9. Remove rear engine mounting bracket.
10. Separate the engine and the transaxle. Refer to MT-19, "
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" .
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Do not allow engine oil to get on engine mounting insulator. Be careful not to damage engine mounting
insulator.

When installation directions are specified, install parts according to the direction marks on them referring
to the figure of components. Refer to EM-81, "
Removal and Installation (2WD Models)" .

Make sure that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten mounting nuts and bolts.Slinger bolts:
Front
: 57.9 N·m (5.9 kg-m, 43 ft-lb)
Rear
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
SBIA0271E
KBIA0256E
PBIC2748E

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following 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-17, "
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.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —

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Use alternator bracket mounting bolt holes for the front side.
2. Lift with hoist and secure engine in appropriate position.
3. Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiv-
alently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support
bottom of engine and transaxle, and simultaneously adjust hoist
tension.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
4. Remove RH engine mounting insulator.
5. Pull LH engine mounting through-bolt out.
6. Remove mounting bolts at front end of center member.
7. Remove front suspension member mounting bolts and nuts.
Refer to FSU-5, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
8. Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with front suspension member and center member from
vehicle downward by carefully operating supporting tools.
CAUTION:

During the operation, make sure that no part interferes with vehicle side.

Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.

During the removal operation, always be careful to prevent vehicle from falling off the lift due to
changes in the center of gravity.

If necessary, support vehicle by setting a jack or equivalent tool at the rear.Slinger bolts:
Front
: 57.9 N·m (5.9 kg-m, 43 ft-lb)
Rear
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
SBIA0271E
KBIA0256E
PBIC2188E
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9. Remove power steering oil pump with piping connected from engine. Move it aside on front suspension
member. Refer to PS-37, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
10. Remove front engine mounting and rear engine mounting through-bolts to remove front suspension mem-
ber and center member.
11. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-23, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
12. Separate engine and transaxle. Refer to MT-19, "
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" (M/T models) or AT- 4 1 3 ,
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" (A/T models).
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Do not allow engine oil to get on engine mounting insulator. Be careful not to damage engine mounting
insulator.

When installation directions are specified, install parts according to the direction marks on them referring
to figure of components. Refer to EM-85, "
Removal and Installation (4WD Models)" .

Make sure that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten mounting bolts and nuts.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following 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-17, "
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.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —