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General Description
Engine
The engine is water-cooled, in line 4 cylinders, 4 stroke cycle gasoline unit with its DOHC (Double overhead
camshaft) valve mechanism arranged for “V” type valve configuration and 16 valves (4 valves / one cylinder).
The double overhead camshaft is mounted over the cylinder head; it is driven from crankshaft through timing
chain, and no push rods are provided in the valve train system.
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Engine Lubrication
The oil pump is of a trochoid type, and mounted under the crankshaft. Oil is drawn up through the oil pump
strainer and passed through the pump to the oil filter.
The filtered oil flows into 2 paths in cylinder block.
In one path, oil reaches the crankshaft journal bearings. Oil from the crankshaft journal bearings is supplied to
the connecting rod bearings by means of intersecting passages drilled in the crankshaft, and then injected from
the big end of connecting rod to lubricate piston, rings, and cylinder wall.
In other path oil goes up to the cylinder head and lubricates valves and camshafts, etc., after passing through
the internal oilway of camshafts.
An oil relief valve is provided on the oil pump. This valve starts relieving oil pressure when the pressure exceeds
about 400 kPa (4.0 kg/cm
2, 56.9 psi).
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10) Disengage clutch (1) (to lighten starting load on engine) for
M/T vehicle, and depress accelerator pedal (2) all the way to
make throttle fully open.
11) Crank engine with fully charged battery, and read the highest
pressure on compression gauge.
Compression pressure specification
12) Carry out Steps 9) through 11) on each cylinder to obtain 4
readings.
13) After checking, install spark plugs and ignition coil assem-
blies (1) with high-tension cord (2).
14) Connect ignition coil couplers (3).
15) Connect fuel injector wires (4) at the coupler.
16) Check cylinder head upper cover gasket for deterioration and
then install it into groove of cylinder head upper cover (1)
securely.
17) Install cylinder head upper cover with gasket on to cylinder
head cover.
18) Connect accelerator cable (2) to clamp (3) (For left hand
steering vehicle only).
NOTE:
For measuring compression pressure, crank engine at
least 250 rpm by using fully charged battery.
If check results are below the limit valve, check instal-
lation condition for special tool.
Standard1400 kPa
(14.0 kg/cm
2, 199.0 psi)
Limit1100 kPa
(11.0 kg/cm
2, 156.0 psi)
Max. difference between
any two cylinders100 kPa
(1.0 kg/cm
2, 14.2 psi)
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Valve Lash (Clearance)
1) Remove negative cable at battery.
2) Remove cylinder head cover referring to “Cylinder Head
Cover” in this section.
3) Using 17 mm wrench, turn crankshaft pulley (1) clockwise
until cam lobes (2) become perpendicular to shim faces (3)
at valves “1” and “7” as shown in figure.
4) Check valve lashes with thickness gauge (4) according to
the following procedure.
If valve lash is out of specification, record valve lash and
adjust it to specification by replacing shim.
a) Check valve lashes at valves “1” and “7”.
b) Turn camshafts by 90° (by turning crankshaft with wrench).
c) Make sure that cam lobes are perpendicular to shim faces
at valves to be checked (in this case, “3” and “8”), if not,
adjust it by turning crankshaft. Check valve lashes.
d) In the same manner as b) – c), check valve lashes at valves
“4” and “6”.
e) In the same manner as b) – c) again, check valve lashes at
valves “2” and “5”.
Valve clearance specification
REPLACEMENT OF SHIM
1) Close the valve whose shim (2) is to be replaced by turning
crankshaft, then turn tappet (3) till its cut section (1) faces
inside as shown in figure.When cold
(Coolant temperature
is 15 – 25°C or
59 –77°F)When hot
(Coolant temperature
is 60 – 68°C or
140 – 154°F)
Intake0.18 – 0.22 mm
(0.007 – 0.009 in.)0.21 – 0.27 mm
(0.008 – 0.011 in.)
Exhaust0.28 – 0.32 mm
(0.011 – 0.013 in.)0.30 – 0.36 mm
(0.012 – 0.014 in.)
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2) Lift valve by turning crankshaft and then remove camshaft
housing bolts (1) where the shim to be replaced.
3) Install special tool with camshaft housing bolts as shown in
figure.
Special tool
(A) : 09916-67020
Tightening torque
Camshaft housing bolts (for tightening of special tool)
(a) : 8 N·m (0.8 kg-m, 6.0 lb-ft)
Special tool selection table
4) Turn camshaft by approximately 90° clockwise and remove
shim (3).
2. Plug hole
NOTE:
Check the special tools carved seal as shown, and
then install special tool in accordance with the location
of each camshaft housing.
If special tool is holding down the shim, adjust special
tool position so as not to hold down the shim by loos-
ening camshaft housing bolt.
No. on camshaft housingEmbossed mark
on special tool
I2 IN2
I3, I4, I5 IN345
E2 EX2
E3, E4, E5 EX345
A: I : Intake side or E : Exhaust side
B: Position from timing chain side
C: Pointing to timing chain side
WARNING:
Never put in the hand between camshaft and tappet.
1. Special tool
2. Magnet
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8) Lift valve by turning crankshaft counterclockwise (in opposite
direction against above Step 4) and remove special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09916-67020
9) Install camshaft housing (1) and tighten them to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Camshaft housing bolts (a) : 11 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
10) Check valve clearance again.
11) Install cylinder head cover, referring to “Cylinder Head
Cover” in this section.
1. Tappet
2. Camshaft
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Timing Chain Cover
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Remove A/C compressor and/or P/S pump belt (if
equipped).
3) Remove generator belt.
4) Drain engine oil.
[A] : Sealant application
amount3. Oil seal
: Apply engine oil to oil seal lip.8. Cylinder head cover
: Apply sealant 99000-31150 to the sealing
point for timing chain cover mating surface
and cylinder head gasket sealing point.
Refer to “Cylinder Head Cover Installation”.
“a” : 3 mm (0.12 in.) 4. Timing chain cover Tightening torque
: Apply sealant 99000-31140 to the mating surface
of cylinder and cylinder head.
: Apply sealant 99000-31150 to the mating surface
of timing chain cover referring to the figure of Step
1) in INSTALLATION.
“b” : 2 mm (0.08 in.) 5. Pin Do not reuse.
1. Crankshaft pulley bolt 6. Cylinder head cover gasket
2. Crankshaft pulley 7. Timing chain cover mounting bolts
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12) Remove crankshaft pulley bolt.
To lock crankshaft pulley (1), use special tool with it as
shown in figure.
Special tool
(A) : 09917-68221
13) Remove crankshaft pulley (1).
If it is hard to remove, use special tools as shown in figure.
If bolts of special tool are too long, replace them with those
of suitable length.
Special tool
(A) : 09944-36011
(B) : 09926-58010
14) Remove oil pan referring to “Oil Pan and Oil Pump Strainer”
in this section.
15) Remove cylinder head cover referring to “Cylinder Head
Cover” in this section.
16) Disconnect CMP sensor coupler (1) and release its harness
clamps.
17) Remove water outlet pipe (2).
18) Remove timing chain cover (3).
CLEANING
Clean sealing surface on timing chain cover, cylinder block
and cylinder head.
Remove oil, old sealant and dust from sealing surface.