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Piston clearance:
Measure cylinder bore diameter and piston diameter to find
their difference which is piston clearance. Piston clearance
should be within specification as given below. If it is out of
specification, rebore cylinder and use oversize piston.
Piston clearance
Standard : 0.032 – 0.061 mm (0.0013 – 0.0024 in.)
Limit : 0.161 mm (0.0063 in.)
Ring groove clearance:
Before checking, piston grooves must be clean, dry and free
of carbon deposits.
Fit new piston ring (1) into piston groove, and measure clear-
ance between ring and ring land by using thickness gauge
(2).
If clearance is out of limit, replace piston.
Ring groove clearance
Top ring
Standard : 0.03 – 0.07 mm (0.0012 – 0.0028 in.)
Limit : 0.12 mm (0.0047 in.)
2nd ring
Standard : 0.02 – 0.06 mm (0.0008 – 0.0024 in.)
Limit : 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
Oil ring
Standard : 0.03 – 0.17 mm (0.0012 – 0.0067 in.)
Piston Pin
Check piston pin, connecting rod small end bore and piston
bore for wear or damage, paying particular attention to con-
dition of small end bore bush. If pin, connecting rod small
end bore or piston bore is badly worn or damaged, replace
pin, connecting rod and/or piston. NOTE:
Cylinder bore diameters used here are measured in
thrust direction at two positions.
“a” : 19.5 mm (0.77 in.)
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Rod bearing :
Inspect bearing shells for signs of fusion, pitting, burn or flak-
ing and observe contact pattern. Bearing shells found in
defective condition must be replaced.
Two kinds of rod bearing are available; standard size bear-
ing and 0.25 mm (0.0098 in.) undersize bearing. For identifi-
cation of undersize bearing, it is painted red at the position
as indicated in figure, undersize bearing thickness is 1.605 –
1.615 mm (0.0632 – 0.0635 in.) at the center of it.
Rod bearing clearance:
1) Before checking bearing clearance, clean bearing and crank
pin.
2) Install bearing in connecting rod and bearing cap.
3) Place a piece of gauging plastic (1) to full width of crank pin
as contacted by bearing (parallel to crankshaft), avoiding oil
hole.
4) Install rod bearing cap (1) to connecting rod.
When installing cap, be sure to point arrow mark (2) on cap
to crankshaft pulley side, as shown in figure. After applying
engine oil to rod bolts and tighten cap nuts (3) gradually as
follows.
a) Tighten all cap nuts to 15 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11.0 lb-ft).
b) Retighten them to 45°.
c) Repeat step b).
Tightening torque
Connecting rod bearing cap nuts
(a) : 15 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11.0 lb-ft) and extra tightening 45°
twice
5) Remove cap and using a scale (1) on gauging plastic (2)
envelope, measure gauging plastic width at the widest point
(clearance).
If clearance exceeds its limit, use a new standard size bear-
ing and remeasure clearance.
Connecting rod bearing clearance
Standard : 0.029 – 0.047 mm (0.0011 – 0.0019 in.)
Limit : 0.065 mm (0.0026 in.)
1. Red paint
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6) If clearance can not be brought to within its limit even by
using a new standard size bearing, regrind crankpin to
undersize and use 0.25 mm undersize bearing.
ASSEMBLY
1) Install piston pin to piston (1) and connecting rod (2):
a) After applying engine oil to piston pin and piston pin holes
in piston and connecting rod.
b) Fit connecting rod as shown in figure.
c) Insert piston pin to piston and connecting rod.
d) Install piston pin circlips (3).
2) Install piston rings to piston :
a) As indicated in figure, 1st and 2nd rings have “T” mark
respectively. When installing these piston rings to piston,
direct marked side of each ring toward top of piston.
b) 1st ring (1) differs from 2nd ring (2) in thickness, shape and
color of surface contacting cylinder wall.
Distinguish 1st ring from 2nd ring by referring to figure.
c) When installing oil ring (3) install spacer first and then two
rails.
3) After installing three rings (1st, 2nd and oil rings), distribute
their end gaps as shown in figure. NOTE:
After checking the rod bearing clearance, make sure to
check connecting rod bolt diameter.
Refer to “Inspection” of “Connecting Rod”.
NOTE:
Circlip should be installed with its cut part facing as
shown in figure. Install so that circlip end gap comes
within such range as indicated by arrow.
1. Arrow mark
2. 1st ring end gap
3. 2nd ring end gap and oil ring spacer gap
4. Oil ring upper rail gap
5. Oil ring lower rail gap
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6) Measure resistance between terminals as follows by using
analog type ohmmeter.
If check result is not satisfactory, replace ignition coil assem-
bly.
Secondary coil resistance
“a” – “b” : 7.5 – 14 k
Ω (at 20°C, 68°F)
7) Install ignition coil assembly.
8) Tighten ignition coil bolts, and then connect ignition coil cou-
pler.
9) Install high-tension cord to ignition coil assembly while grip-
ping its cap.
10) Install cylinder head upper cover.
Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP Sensor)
Refer to “Crankshaft Position Sensor” in Section 6E for removal,
inspection and installation.
Ignition Timing
INSPECTION
1) When using SUZUKI scan tool (1), connect SUZUKI scan
tool to DLC (2) with ignition switch OFF.
Special tool
(A) : SUZUKI scan tool
2) Start engine and warm it up to normal operating tempera-
ture.
3) Make sure that all of electrical loads except ignition are
switched off.
4) Check to be sure that idle speed is within specification.
(Refer to “Idle Speed/Idle Air Control Duty Inspection” in
Section 6E.)
NOTE:
Ignition timing is not adjustable. If ignition timing is
out of specification, check system related parts.
Before starting engine, place transmission gear shift
lever in “Neutral” (shift selector lever to “P” range for
A/T model), and set parking brake.
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General Description
Cranking Circuit
Diagnosis
Diagnosis Table
Possible symptoms due to starting system trouble would be as follows:
Starting motor does not run (or runs slowly)
Starting motor runs but fails to crank engine
Abnormal noise is heard
Proper diagnosis must be made to determine exactly where the cause of each trouble lies.....in battery, wiring
harness, (including starting motor switch), starting motor or engine.
Do not remove motor just because starting motor does not run. Check following items and narrow down scope
of possible causes.
1) Condition of trouble
2) Tightness of battery terminals (including ground cable connection on engine side) and starting motor termi-
nals
3) Discharge of battery
4) Mounting of starting motor
1. Pinion drive lever 5. Plunger 9. A/T: Transmission range switch (shift lever switch)
2. Pinion & Over-running clutch 6. Magnetic switch contacts 10. Ignition & Starter switch
3. Magnetic switch 7. Pull-in coil 11. Battery
4. Hold-in coil 8. Starting motor
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Condition Possible Cause Correction
Motor not running
(No operating sound of
magnetic switch)Shift lever switch is not in P or N, or not adjusted
(A/T)Shift in P or N, or adjust switch.
Battery run down Recharge battery.
Battery voltage too low due to battery deteriora-
tionReplace battery.
Poor contact in battery terminal connection Retighten or replace.
Loose grounding cable connection Retighten.
Fuse set loose or blown off Tighten or replace.
Poor contacting action of ignition switch and mag-
netic switchReplace.
Lead wire coupler loose in place Retighten.
Open-circuit between ignition switch and magnetic
switchRepair.
Open-circuit in pull-in coil Replace magnetic switch.
Brushes are seating poorly or worn down Repair or replace.
Poor sliding of plunger and/or pinion Repair.
Motor not running
(Operating sound of
magnetic switch
heard)Battery run down Recharge battery.
Battery voltage too low due to battery deteriora-
tionReplace battery.
Loose battery cable connections Retighten.
Burnt main contact point, or poor contacting action
of magnetic switchReplace magnetic switch.
Brushes are seating poorly or worn down Repair or replace.
Weakened brush spring Replace.
Burnt commutator Replace armature.
Layer short-circuit of armature Replace.
Crankshaft rotation obstructed Repair.
Starting motor running
but too slow (small
torque) (If battery and
wiring are satisfac-
tory, inspect starting
motor)Insufficient contact of magnetic switch main con-
tactsReplace magnetic switch.
Layer short-circuit of armature Replace.
Disconnected, burnt or worn commutator Repair commutator or replace
armature.
Worn brushes Replace brush.
Weakened brush springs Replace spring.
Burnt or abnormally worn end bush Replace bush.
Starting motor run-
ning, but not cranking
engineWorn pinion tip Replace over-running clutch.
Poor sliding of over-running clutch Repair.
Over-running clutch slipping Replace over-running clutch.
Worn teeth of ring gear Replace flywheel (M/T) or drive
plate (A/T).
Noise
Abnormally worn bush Replace bush.
Worn pinion or worn teeth of ring gear Replace pinion or flywheel
(M/T) or drive plate (A/T).
Poor sliding of pinion (failure in return movement) Repair or replace.
Worn internal or planetary gear teeth Replace.
Lack of oil in each part Lubricate.
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Performance Test
PULL-IN TEST
Connect battery to magnetic switch as shown.
Check that plunger and pinion move outward.
If plunger and pinion don’t move, replace magnetic switch.
HOLD-IN TEST
While connected as above with plunger out, disconnect negative
lead from terminal “M”.
Check that plunger and pinion remain out.
If plunger and pinion return inward, replace magnetic switch.
PLUNGER AND PINION RETURN TEST
Disconnect negative lead from starting motor body.
Check that plunger and pinion return inward.
If plunger and pinion don’t return, replace magnetic switch. Starting motor does
not stop runningFused contact points of magnetic switch Replace magnetic switch.
Short-circuit between turns of magnetic switch coil
(layer short-circuit)Replace magnetic switch.
Failure of returning action in ignition switch Replace.
CAUTION:
Each test must be performed within 3 – 5 seconds to
avoid coil from burning.
NOTE:
Before testing, disconnect lead wire from terminal M.
1. Terminal “S”
2. Terminal “M”
3. Lead wire (switch to motor)
Condition Possible Cause Correction
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NO-LOAD PERFORMANCE TEST
Connect battery and ammeter to starter as shown.
Check that starter rotates smoothly and steadily with pinion mov-
ing out. Check that ammeter indicates specified current.
Specified current (No-load performance test)
: 90 A MAX. at 11 V
On-Vehicle Service
Starting Motor
DISMOUNTING
1) Disconnect negative (–) battery lead at battery.
2) Disconnect magnetic switch lead wire (6) and battery cable (7) from starting motor terminals.
3) Remove starting motor mount bolts (4) and nut (5).
4) Remove starting motor (1).
REMOUNTING
Reverse the dismounting procedure.
1. Starting motor 3. Transmission case 5. Starting motor mounting nut 7. Battery cable
2. Clutch housing upper plate 4. Starting motor mounting bolt 6. Magnetic switch lead wire Tightening Torque