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NVH Troubleshooting Chart Ð Engine Noise
Use the chart below to help you ®nd the cause of the problem.
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Con®rm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check speci®ed noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Location of
noiseType of
noiseOperating condition of engine
Source of
noiseCheck itemReference
page Before
warm-upAfter
warm-upWhen
startingWhen
idlingWhen
racingWhile
driving
To p o f
engine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
headTicking or
clickingCAÐABÐTappet
noiseValve clearance EM-41
Rattle C A Ð A B CCamshaft
bearing
noiseCamshaft journal clearance
Camshaft runoutEM-37
Crankshaft
pulley
Cylinder
block (Side
of engine)
Oil panSlap or
knockÐAÐB BÐPiston pin
noisePiston and piston pin clear-
ance
Connecting rod bushing
clearanceEM-47, 53
Slap or rap A Ð Ð B B APiston slap
noisePiston-to-bore clearance
Piston ring side clearance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend and
torsionEM-48, 49
Knock A B C B B BConnecting
rod bearing
noiseConnecting rod bushing
clearance (Small end)
Connecting rod bearing
clearance (Big end)EM-52, 53
Knock A B Ð A B CMain bear-
ing noiseMain bearing oil clearance
Crankshaft runoutEM-51
Timing belt
coverWhine or
hissingCAÐAAÐTiming belt
noise (too
tight)
Loose timing belt
Belt contacting caseEM-18
Clatter A B Ð C A ÐTiming belt
noise (too
loose)
Front of
engineSqueaking
or ®zzingABÐBÐCOther drive
belts
(Sticking or
slipping)Drive belts de¯ection
*1
CreakingABABABOther drive
belts (Slip-
ping)Idler pulley bearing operation
Squall
CreakABÐBABWater pump
noiseWater pump operation *2
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related Ð: Not related
*1: MA section (``Checking Drive Belts'', ``ENGINE MAINTENANCE'')
*2: LC section (``Water Pump Inspection'', ``ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM'')
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
EM-8
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3. Install tensioner spring and tighten belt tensioner lock nut.
:32-40Nzm
(3.3 - 4.1 kg-m, 24 - 30 ft-lb)
4. Install front cover.
5. Install crankshaft pulley.
6. Install water pump pulley and cooling fan coupling.
7. Apply liquid gasket to the connecting surface and install the
starter motor.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
8. Install drive belts and check drive belt de¯ections by pushing
midway between pulleys.
Refer to MA section (``Checking Drive Belts'').
SMA770B
SMA015C
TIMING BELT
Installation (Cont'd)
EM-20
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CAUTION:
+When installing sliding parts such as bearings and
pistons, apply engine oil to the sliding surfaces.
+Place removed parts, such as bearings and bearing caps,
in their proper order and direction.
+When installing connecting rod bolts and main bearing cap
bolts, apply new engine oil to threads and seating surfaces
of nuts.
+Do not allow any magnetic materials to contact the ring
gear teeth of drive plate.
Disassembly
PISTON AND CRANKSHAFT
1. Place engine on a work stand.
2. Remove timing belt and injection pump.
3. Drain coolant and remove water pump.
4. Remove front cover.
5. Drain oil.
6. Remove oil pan and oil pump.
7. Remove cylinder head.
8. Remove pistons with connecting rod.
+To disassemble piston and connecting rod, remove snap ring
®rst. Then heat piston to 60 to 70ÉC (140 to 158ÉF) and use
piston pin press to remove pin.
+When piston rings are not replaced, make sure that piston
rings are mounted in their original positions.
+When replacing piston rings, if there is no punchmark,
install with either side up.
9. Remove bearing cap bolts and main bearing caps in the order
shown, then remove crankshaft.
+Loosen bolts in two or three steps.
Inspection
PISTON AND PISTON PIN CLEARANCE
1. Measure inner diameter of piston pin hole ``dp''.
Standard diameter ``dp'':
26.995 - 27.005 mm (1.0628 - 1.0632 in)
SEM750B
SEM877B
SEM801F
SEM672E
CYLINDER BLOCK
EM-47
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FRONT AXLE &
FRONT SUSPENSION
SECTION
FA
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION............................1
Precautions ..................................................................1
Special Service Tools ..................................................1
Commercial Service Tools ...........................................2
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................3
NVH Troubleshooting Chart.........................................3
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION...................4
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE..................................................5
Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts ......................5
Front Wheel Bearing....................................................5
Front Wheel Alignment ................................................8
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive ¯ange and Free-running
Hub.................................................................................10
FRONT AXLE Ð Manual-lock Free-running Hub...... 11
Removal ..................................................................... 11
Installation ..................................................................12
Inspection...................................................................12
FRONT AXLE Ð Auto-lock Free-running Hub..........13
Removal .....................................................................13
Installation ..................................................................13FRONT AXLE Ð Wheel Hub and Rotor Disc............14
Removal and Installation ...........................................14
Inspection...................................................................15
Assembly ...................................................................15
FRONT AXLE Ð Knuckle Flange................................17
Removal .....................................................................17
Inspection...................................................................19
Installation ..................................................................19
Knuckle Flange Grease Seal.....................................21
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft.......................................23
Inspection...................................................................23
Installation ..................................................................23
FRONT SUSPENSION..................................................24
Shock Absorber .........................................................25
Stabilizer Bar .............................................................25
Coil Spring .................................................................25
Leading Arm...............................................................26
Panhard Rod..............................................................26
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)..........27
General Speci®cations ...............................................27
Inspection and Adjustment ........................................27
FA
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19. Pack drive ¯ange groove with grease, apply grease to O-ring
and mating surface of drive ¯ange, and install ¯ange.
20. Place snap ring in drive shaft groove. Choose snap ring so that
the gap between groove and snap ring is 0.4 mm (0.016 in) or
less.
Refer to SDS for selection of snap ring.
Front Wheel Alignment
Before checking front wheel alignment, be sure to make a prelimi-
nary inspection (Unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand
tools and mats in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1. Check tires for wear and improper in¯ation.
2. Check wheel runout on outside and inside.
Wheel runout average
[(Outside runout value + Inside runout value) x 0.5]:
Refer to SDS (FA-27).
3. Check front wheel bearings for looseness.
4. Check front suspension for looseness.
5. Check steering linkage for looseness.
6. Check that shock absorbers work properly.
7. Check vehicle posture (Unladen).
CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION
Camber, caster and kingpin inclination are preset at factory
and cannot be adjusted.
1. Measure camber, caster and kingpin inclination of both right
and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge.
Camber, Caster and Kingpin inclination:
Refer to SDS (FA-27).
2. If camber, caster or kingpin inclination is not within
speci®cation, inspect front suspension parts. Replace damaged
or worn out parts.
SFA417A
SFA418AA
SFA356B
SFA894
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Front Wheel Bearing (Cont'd)
FA-8
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Installation
Install free-running hub in the reverse order of removal.
Apply multi-purpose grease to bushing and drive clutch
before installing on wheel hub and axle shaft, respectively.
+Install drive clutch.
+Place snap ring in drive shaft groove.
Axial end play:
0.4 mm (0.016 in) or less
Snap ring size:
Refer to SDS.
+When installing manual-lock free-running hub, make sure the
position ``FREE''.
Apply multi-purpose grease to drive shaft end.
+Check operation of manual-lock free-running hub after install-
ing it.
Inspection
+Check that hub moves smoothly and freely.
+Check that clutch moves smoothly in the body.
SFA860B
SFA200
SFA428A
FRONT AXLE Ð Manual-lock Free-running Hub
FA-12
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Removal
1. Set the auto-lock free-running hub at the condition ``LOCK''.
2. Remove auto-lock free-running hub assembly.
3. Remove snap ring.
4. Remove spindle washer and thrust washer.
5. After installing auto-lock free-running hub, check operation of it.
When installing it, apply recommended grease to drive shaft
end.
Installation
1. When installing hub's mating parts (such as thrust washer and
spindle washer) on drive shaft, select suitable snap ring so that
end play between drive shaft and its mating parts is within
speci®cations.
Axial end play:
0.4 mm (0.016 in) or less
Snap ring size:
Refer to SDS.
2. Install auto-lock free-running hub assembly to wheel hub.
+When installing auto-lock free-running hub assembly, be sure
to align outer brake pawl with notch in spindle.
+After inserting auto-lock free-running hub assembly into bore in
wheel hub, make sure there is no clearance between hub
assembly and wheel hub. If clearance exists, the cause may be
one of the following:
(1) Hub assembly is set in ``LOCK'' position.
(2) Outer brake pawl is not aligned with notch in spindle.
SFA861B
SFA862B
SFA863B
SFA433AA
SFA864B
FRONT AXLE Ð Auto-lock Free-running Hub
FA-13
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Removal
Drain differential oil completely prior to removal.
1. Remove baffle plate and knuckle spindle.
2. Draw out drive shaft.
Draw out to remove the drive shaft in the axial direction with
the ¯at surface facing up.
SFA867B
SFA868B
SFA869B
FRONT AXLE Ð Knuckle Flange
FA-17