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PREPARATION
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Valve guide driftRemoving and installing valve guide
Intake and Exhaust:
a: 9.5 mm (0.374 in) dia.
b: 5.5 mm (0.217 in) dia.
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Valve guide reamer(1): Reaming valve guide inner hole
(2): Reaming hole for oversize valve guide
Intake and Exhaust:
d
1 : 6.0 mm (0.236 in) dia.
d
2 : 10.2 mm (0.402 in) dia.
(J-43897-18)
(J-43897-12)
Oxygen sensor thread cleanerReconditioning the exhaust system threads
before installing a new heated oxygen
sensor (Use with anti-seize lubricant shown
below.)
a: J-43897-18 (18 mm dia.) for zirconia
heated oxygen sensor and air fuel ratio
sensor
b: J-43897-12 (12 mm dia.) for titania
heated oxygen sensor and air fuel ratio
sensor
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Anti-seize lubricant (Permatex 133AR
or equivalent meeting MIL
specification MIL-A-907)Lubricating oxygen sensor thread cleaning
tool when reconditioning exhaust system
threads (Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
S-NT015
S-NT016
AEM488
AEM489
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting — Engine NoiseNBS004OG
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Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom.NBS004OH
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not relatedLocation
of noiseTy p e o f
noiseOperating condition of engine
Source of
noiseCheck itemRefer-
ence page Before
warm-
upAfter
warm-
upWhen
start-
ingWhen
idlingWhen
racingWhile
driving
Top of
engine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
headTicking or
clickingC A — A B — Tappet noise Valve clearanceEM-222
Rattle C A — A B CCamshaft
bearing noiseCamshaft journal oil
clearance
Camshaft runoutEM-217EM-216
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil panSlap or
knock—A—B B—Piston pin
noisePiston to piston pin oil
clearance
Connecting rod bush-
ing oil clearanceEM-266
EM-268
Slap or
rapA——B B APiston slap
noisePiston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsionEM-270EM-267
EM-267
EM-268
Knock A B C B B BConnecting
rod bearing
noiseConnecting rod bush-
ing oil clearance
Connecting rod bear-
ing oil clearanceEM-268EM-273
Knock A B — A B CMain bearing
noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runoutEM-274EM-272
Front of
engine
front coverTapping or
tickingAA—BBBTiming chain
and chain
tensioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operationEM-208
EM-203
Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or fizz-
ingAB—B—CDrive belts
(Sticking or
slipping)Drive belts deflection
EM-174CreakingA BAB A BDrive belts
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing
operation
Squall
CreakAB—BABWater pump
noiseWater pump operationCO-53,
"WATER
PUMP"
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch cover when installing or removing.
Refer to EM-179, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" for removal and installation of engine cover.
Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" for removal and installation of air duct (inlet).
Remove the washer tank cap before removing the engine room cover (RH).
Remove the engine room covers (RH and LH) by lifting the clipped point using a clip driver.
Major parts and inspection points under each cover are as follows; (numbered as in the figure)
1. Upper side of engine assembly
2. Battery, relay box
3. Power steering fluid reservoir tank, engine coolant reservoir tank, relay box
4. Engine assembly front side, drive belts, cooling fan
5. Mass air flow sensor, air cleaner case
6. Brake master cylinder, brake booster
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
1. Engine cover 2. Battery cover 3. Engine room cover (RH)
4. Air duct (inlet) 5. Engine room cover (LH) 6. Brake master cylinder cover
A. Clip (secure at back surface)
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Checking Drive BeltsNBS004OL
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WAR NING :
Be sure to perform when engine is stopped.
Remove air duct (inlet) when inspecting drive belt for alternator, water pump and A/C compressor.
Remove front engine undercover with power tool when inspecting power steering oil pump belt.
Make sure that indicator (single line notch) of each auto tensioner is within the allowable working range
(between three line notches).
NOTE:
Check auto tensioner indication when engine is cold.
When new drive belt is installed, the range should be “A”.
The indicator notch is located on the moving side of auto tensioner for alternator, water pump and A/C
compressor belt, while it is found on the fixed side for power steering oil pump belt.
Visually check entire belt for wear, damage or cracks.
If the indicator is out of allowable working range or belt is damaged, replace belt.
Te n s i o n A d j u s t m e n tNBS004OM
Belt tensioning is not necessary, as it is automatically adjusted by auto tensioner.
Removal and InstallationNBS004ON
REMOVAL
Alternator, Water Pump and A/C Compressor Belt
1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
2. With box wrench, and while securely holding the hexagonal part
in pulley center of auto tensioner, move wrench handle in the
direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).
CAUTION:
Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may
occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
Do not loosen the hexagonal part in center of drive belt
auto tensioner pulley (Do not turn it clockwise). If turned
clockwise, the complete drive belt auto tensioner must
be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
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3. Under the above condition, insert a metallic bar of approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter (hexagonal
bar wrench shown as example in the figure) through the holding boss to lock auto tensioner pulley arm.
Leave auto tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed again.
4. Remove alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt.
Power Steering Oil Pump Belt
1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
2. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
3. Remove alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt. Refer to EM-174, "
Alternator, Water Pump and
A/C Compressor Belt" .
4. While securely holding the hexagonal protrusion part of auto
tensioner pulley with box wrench, move wrench handle in the
direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).
CAUTION:
Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur
if holding tool accidentally comes off.
5. Under the above condition, insert a metallic bar of approximately
6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter (hexagonal bar wrench shown as
example in the figure) through the holding boss to lock auto ten-
sioner pulley arm.
Leave auto tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed
again.
6. Remove power steering oil pump belt.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure belt is securely installed around all pulleys.
Make sure belt is correctly engaged with the pulley groove.
Check for engine oil and engine coolant are not adhered belt and pulley groove.
Make sure that belt tension is within the allowable working range, using indicator notch on auto
tensioner. Refer to EM-174, "
Checking Drive Belts" .
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CAUTION:
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ComponentsNBS004OO
CAUTION:
The complete drive belt auto tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner and Idler PulleyNBS004OP
REMOVAL
1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
2. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
3. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-174, "
Removal and Installation" .
Keep auto tensioner pulley arm locked after belt is removed.
4. Remove auto tensioner and idler pulley with power tool.
Keep auto tensioner pulley arm locked to install or remove auto tensioner.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the hexagonal part in center of drive belt auto tensioner pulley (Do not turn it clock-
wise). If turned clockwise, the complete drive belt auto tensioner must be replaced as a unit,
including the pulley.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not swap the pulley between new and old drive belt auto tensioner.
1.Auto tensioner (Used for alternator,
water pump and A/C compressor)2. Idler pulley 3.Auto tensioner (Used for power
steering oil pump belt)
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Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
Removal and InstallationNBS004OR
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to EM-173, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Disconnect harness connector from mass air flow sensor.
3. Disconnect vacuum hose and PCV hose.
4. Remove air duct (inlet), air cleaner case and mass air flow sensor assembly, air duct and resonator
assembly disconnecting their joints.
Add marks as necessary for easier installation.
5. Remove mass air flow sensor from air cleaner case, as necessary.
CAUTION:
Handle mass air flow sensor with following cares.
Do not shock it.
Do not disassemble it.
Do not touch its sensor.
1. Air cleaner filter 2. Holder 3. Air duct (inlet)
4. Air cleaner case 5. Mounting rubber 6. Resonator
7. Mass air flow sensor 8. O-ring 9. Air duct and resonator assembly
10. Vacuum hose 11. PCV hose
A. To electric throttle control actuator B. To rocker cover (left bank) C. To VIAS control solenoid valve
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