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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom.EBS00T5Q
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 related1. Piston pin noise 2. Piston slap noise 3. Main bearing noise
4. Water pump noise 5. Timing chain and tensioner noise 6. Drive belt noise (stick/slipping)
7. Tappet noise 8. Camshaft bearing noise 9. Connecting rod noise
A. Rotational mechanism B. Water pump C. Timing chain
D. Drive belt E. Crankshaft pulley F. A/C compressor
G. Water pump H. Alternator I. Tension pulley
J. Valve mechanism K. Valves
Location
of noiseType of
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
headTick ing or
clickingCA—AB—Tappet
noiseValve clearanceEM-107
Rattle C A —ABCCamshaft
bearing
noiseCamshaft journal oil
clearance
Camshaft runoutEM-49EM-49
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil panSlap or
knock—A—BB—Piston pin
noisePiston to piston pin oil
clearance
Connecting rod bush-
ing oil clearanceEM-95
EM-97
Slap or
rapA——BBAPiston
slap noisePiston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsionEM-99EM-96
EM-96
EM-97
Knock A B C B B BConnect-
ing rod
bearing
noiseConnecting rod bush-
ing oil clearance
Connecting rod bear-
ing oil clearanceEM-97EM-101
Knock A B —ABCMain
bearing
noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runoutEM-101EM-100
Front of
engine
Front
coverTapping or
tickingAA—BBBTiming
chain and
chain ten-
sioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operationEM-41
Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or fizz-
ingAB—B—CDrive belt
(Sticking
or slip-
ping)Drive belt deflection
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Creaking A B A B A BDrive belt
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing
operation
Squall
CreakAB—BABWater
pump
noiseWater pump operationCO-17

DRIVE BELTS
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Checking Drive BeltsEBS00U70
WA RN ING:
Be sure to perform this step when the engine is stopped.

Make sure that the indicator (notch on fixed side) of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the possible use
range (A).
NOTE:

Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indication when the engine is cold.

When new drive belt is installed, the indicator (notch on fixed side) should be within the range (B).

Visually check entire drive belt for wear, damage or cracks.

If the indicator (notch on fixed side) is out of the possible use range or belt is damaged, replace drive belt.
Tension AdjustmentEBS00U71
Belt tension is not necessary, as it is automatically adjusted by drive belt auto-tensioner.
Removal and InstallationEBS00U72
REMOVAL
1. Hold the hexagonal part (A) of drive belt auto-tensioner (1) with
a wrench securely. Then move the wrench handle in the direc-
tion of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).
CAUTION:
Never place hand in a location where pinching may occur if
the holding tool accidentally comes off.
2. Insert a rod such as short-length screwdriver approximately 6
mm (0.24 in) in diameter into the hole (B) of the retaining boss to
fix drive belt auto-tensioner.
3. Remove drive belt.
1. Alternator 2. Drive belt auto–tensioner 3. Crankshaft pulley
4.A/C compressor (models with A/C)
Idler pulley (models without A/C)5. Water pump 6. Drive belt
A. Possible use range B. Range when new drive belt is installed C. Indicator
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DRIVE BELTS
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INSTALLATION
1. Hold the hexagonal part (A) of drive belt auto-tensioner (1) with
a box wrench securely. Then move the wrench handle in the
direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).
CAUTION:
Never place hand in a location where pinching may occur if
the holding tool accidentally comes off.
2. Insert a rod such as short-length screwdriver approximately 6
mm (0.24 in) in diameter into the hole (B) of retaining boss to fix
drive belt auto-tensioner.
3. Install drive belt.
CAUTION:

Confirm drive belt is completely set to pulleys.

Check for engine oil, working fluid and engine coolant are not adhered to drive belt and each
pulley groove.
4. Release drive belt auto-tensioner, and apply tension to drive belt.
5. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
6. Confirm tension of drive belt at indicator (notch on fixed side) is within the possible use range. Refer to
EM-13, "
Checking Drive Belts" .
ComponentsEBS00U73
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-TensionerEBS00U74
REMOVAL
1. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Release the fixed drive belt auto-tensioner pulley.
3. Loosen bolt and remove drive belt auto-tensioner.
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1. Front cover 2. Drive belt auto–tensioner 3. Idler pulley (models without A/C)
4. Bracket (models without A/C) 5. Shaft (models without A/C)
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DRIVE BELTS
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NOTE:
Use TORX socket (size T50).
4. Remove idler pulley and bracket (models without A/C).
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

When installing drive belt auto-tensioner, be careful not to interfere with water pump pulley.

If there is damage greater than peeled paint, replace drive belt auto-tensioner and/or idler pulley.

TIMING CHAIN
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TIMING CHAINPFP:13028
ComponentsEBS00U7M
1. Timing chain slack guide 2. Timing chain tensioner 3. Camshaft sprocket (EXH)
4. Timing chain 5. Oil filler cap 6. Front cover
7. O-ring 8.Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve9. Crankshaft pulley bolt
10. Crankshaft pulley 11. Front oil seal 12. Drive belt auto-tensioner
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TIMING CHAIN
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Removal and InstallationEBS00U7N
CAUTION:
The rotating direction indicated in the text indicates all directions seen from the engine front.
REMOVAL
1. Remove front RH wheel. Refer to WT-6, "ROAD WHEEL TIRE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove front fender protector (RH). Refer to EI-22, "
FENDER PROTECTOR" .
3. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-5, "
ENGINE OIL" .
NOTE:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
4. Remove the following parts.

Rocker cover: Refer to EM-30, "Components" .

Drive belt: Refer to EM-13, "Components" .

Water pump pulley: Refer to CO-17, "Components" .

Ground cable (between engine bracket (RH) and radiator core support)
5. Support the bottom surface of engine using a transmission jack, and then remove the engine bracket and
insulator (RH). Refer to EM-73, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
6. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke with the following procedure:
a. Rotate crankshaft pulley (1) clockwise and align TDC mark (no paint) (B) to timing indicator (A) on front
cover.
b. At the same time, make sure that the cam noses of the No.1 cyl-
inder are located ( ) as shown.

If not, rotate crankshaft pulley one revolution (360 degrees)
and align as shown.
13.Timing chain tension guide (front
cover side)14. Crankshaft sprocket 15. Oil pump sprocket
16. Oil pump drive chain 17. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 18. Timing chain tension guide
19. O-ring 20. Chain tensioner (for oil pump)
A. Refer to EM-42
B. Refer to EM-51
C : White paint mark (Not use for service)
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1 : Camshaft (INT)
2 : Camshaft (EXH)
: Engine front
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TIMING CHAIN
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7. Hold crankshaft pulley (1) using suitable tool (A) loosen crank-
shaft pulley bolt, and locate bolt seating surface at 10 mm (0.39
in) from its original position.
CAUTION:
Never remove the crankshaft pulley bolt as it will be used
as a supporting point for the pulley puller.
8. Attach a pulley puller (A) in the M6 thread hole on crankshaft
pulley (1), and remove crankshaft pulley.
9. Remove oil pan (lower). Refer to EM-24, "
OIL PAN" .
NOTE:
When crankshaft sprocket, oil pump sprocket and other related parts are not removed, this step is unnec-
essary.
10. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve.
11. Remove drive belt auto-tensioner.
12. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown.
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Tool number : KV11103000 ( — )
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CAMSHAFT
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b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors.
3. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-37, "
Components" .
4. Clean the mating area of intake valve timing control solenoid
valve. Insert a clean shop cloth (with no oil adhesion) into the oil
hole (A) of the cylinder head.
5. Install engine mounting bracket (RH), engine mounting insulator,
and torque rod (RH) under the Step 4 condition. (With intake
valve timing control solenoid valve removed, and a shop cloth
inserted into the oil hole.) Refer to EM-73, "
Components" .
6. Crank engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out
from intake valve timing control solenoid valve hole (A). End crank after checking.

Check engine oil leakage by oil amount adhered to the waste inserted into the oil hole.
WAR NIN G:
Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belts, idler pulley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:

Do not perform cranking without installing right engine mount bracket, right engine mount insu-
lator, and right torque rod.

Prevent splashing by using a shop cloth so as to prevent the worker from injury from engine oil
and so as to prevent engine oil contamination.

Prevent splashing by using a shop cloth so as to prevent engine oil from being splashed to
engine and vehicle. Especially, be careful not to apply engine oil to rubber parts of drive belts,
engine mounting insulator, etc. Wipe engine oil off immediately if it is splashed.
7. Perform the following inspection if engine oil does not come out from intake valve timing control solenoid
valve oil hole of the cylinder head.

Remove oil filter (for intake valve timing control), and then clean it. Refer to EM-77, "Components" .

Clean oil groove between oil strainer and intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to LU-4,
"LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
8. Remove components between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT),
and then check each oil groove for clogging.

Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to LU-4, "LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
9. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal
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INSPECTION
Perform inspection as follows after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or valve-related parts, or if
there is unusual engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
1. Remove rocker cover. Refer to EM-30, "
IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCKER COVER" .
2. Measure the valve clearance with the following procedure:
a. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke.

Rotate crankshaft pulley (1) clockwise and align TDC mark (no paint) (B) to timing indicator (A) on front
cover.
1 : Front cover
:Vehicle front
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C : White paint mark (Not use for service)
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