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Reference waveform No.6
Ignition coil signal (1) with engine idling
Reference waveform No.7
Ignition coil No.1 and No.4 signal (2) with engine idlingReference waveform No.8
Generator field coil monitor signal (1) at engine idling
Reference waveform No.9
Throttle actuator output signal with ignition switch turned
ON
Measurement
terminal
CH1: “C37-6” to “C37-58”
Oscilloscope
setting CH1: 2 V/DIV
TIME: 4 ms/DIV
Measurement
condition • After warmed up to normal
operating temperature
• Engine at specified idle speed
2. 4 – 6 V
3. Ignition coil pulse width: 4 – 5 msec.
Measurement
terminal CH1: “C37-20” to “C37-58”
CH2: “C37-6” to “C37-58”
Oscilloscope
setting CH1: 2 V/DIV, CH2: 2 V/DIV
TIME: 40 ms/DIV
Measurement
condition • After warmed up to normal
operating temperature
• Engine at specified idle speed
1. Cylinder reference signal (CMP reference signal)
3. 720 ° crank angle
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Measurement
terminal CH1: “C37-8” to “C37-58”
Oscilloscope
setting CH1: 5 V/DIV
TIME: 10 ms/DIV
Measurement
condition • After warmed up to normal
operating temperature
• Engine at specified idle speed
• Lighting switch at CLEARANCE position
Measurement
terminal CH1: “C37-45” to “C37-58”
CH2: “C37-44” to “C37-58”
Oscilloscope
setting CH1: 5 V/DIV, CH2: 5 V/DIV
TIME: 2 ms/DIV
Measurement
condition • After warmed up to normal
operating temperature
• Ignition switch turned ON and accelerator pedal at idle position
1. Throttle actuator drive signal (“C37-45” terminal)
2. Throttle actuator drive signal (“C37-44” terminal)
3. ON signal
4. OFF signal
5. One duty cycle
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6) Connect special tool (Vacuum gauge) to PCV hose (1).
Special tool
(A): 09915–67311
7) Blind PCV valve (2) using tape (3) or the like.
8) Install air cleaner assembly and air suction hose referring to “Air Cleaner Components”.
9) Run engine at specified idle speed and read vacuum gauge. Vacuum should be within specification.
Vacuum specification (at sea level)
59 – 73 kPa (45 – 55 cmHg, 17.7 – 21.6 in.Hg) at
specified idle speed
10) Remove air cleaner assembly and air suction hose referring to “Air Cleaner Components”.
11) Disconnect special tool (vacuum gage) from PCV valve.
12) Detach blind cap from PCV valve, and connect PCV hose to PCV valve.
13) Install air cleaner assembly and air suction hose referring to “Air Cleaner Components”.
14) Install engine cover.
Valve Lash (Clearance) InspectionS7RS0B1404003
1) Remove negative cable at battery.
2) Remove cylinder head cover referring to “Cylinder Head Cover Removal and Installation”.
3) Remove right side engine under cover, if necessary.
4) 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
the figure. 5) Check valve lashes with thickness gauge (4)
according to the following procedure.
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”.
If valve lash is out of specification, record valve lash and
adjust it to specification by replacing shim.
Valve clearance specification
When cold (Coolant te mperature is 15 – 25 °C (59 –
77 °F)):
• Intake: 0.18 – 0.22 mm (0.007 – 0.009 in.)
• Exhaust: 0.28 – 0.32 mm (0.011 – 0.013 in.)
When hot (Coolant temperature is 60 – 68 °C (140 –
154 °F)):
• Intake: 0.21 – 0.27 mm (0.008 – 0.011 in.)
• Exhaust: 0.30 – 0.36 mm (0.012 – 0.014 in.)
(A)
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Replacement of Shim1) Close the valve whose shim (2) is to be replaced by turning crankshaft, then tu rn tappet (3) till its cut
section (1) faces inside as shown in the figure.
2) Lift down the valve by turning crankshaft to 360° .
3) Hold tappet at that position using special tool as follows.
a) Remove its housing bolts.
b) Check housing No. and select special tool corresponding to housing No., referring to
“Special tool selection table”.
Special tool selection table
c) Hold down the tappet so as not to contact the shim by installing special tool on camshaft
housing with housing bolt (1) tighten housing
bolts by hand.
Special tool
(A): 09916–67020
(A): 09916–67021 4) Turn camshaft by approximately 90
° clockwise and
remove shim (3).
WARNING!
Never put in the hand between camshaft and
tappet.
5) Using a micrometer (2), measure the thickness of the removed shim (1), and determine replacement
shim by calculating the thickness of new shim with
the following formula and table.
Shim thickness specification
Intake side:
A = B + C – 0.20 mm (0.008 in.)
Exhaust side:
A = B + C – 0.30 mm (0.012 in.)
A: Thickness of new shim
B: Thickness of removed shim
C: Measured valve clearance
No. on camshaft
housing Embossed 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
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1. Special tool
2. Magnet
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For example of intake side:
When thickness of removed shim is 2.40 mm (0.094
in.), and measured valve clearance is 0.45 mm
(0.018 in.).
A = 2.40 mm (0.094 in.) + 0.45 mm (0.018 in.) – 0.20
mm (0.008 in.) = 2.65 mm (0.104 in.)
Calculated thickness of new shim = 2.65 mm (0.104
in.)
6) Select new shim No. (1) with a thickness as close as possible to calculated value.
Available new shims No.
7) Install new shim facing shim No. side with tappet. 8) Lift valve by turning crankshaft counterclockwise (in
opposite direction against above Step 4)) and
remove special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09916–67020
(A): 09916–67021
9) Install camshaft housing (1) and tighten bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Camshaft housing bolt (a ): 11 N·m (1.1 kgf-m,
8.0 lb-ft)
10) Check valve clearance again after adjusting it. 11) After checking and adjusting all valves.
12) Install cylinder head cover referring to “Cylinder Head Cover Removal and Installation”.
Thickness
mm (in.) Shim No.Thickness
mm (in.) Shim No.
2.175 (0.0856) 218 2.600 (0.1024) 260
2.200 (0.0866) 220 2.625 (0.1033) 263
2.225 (0.0876) 223 2.650 (0.1043) 265
2.250 (0.0886) 225 2.675 (0.1053) 268
2.275 (0.0896) 228 2.700 (0.1063) 270
2.300 (0.0906) 230 2.725 (0.1073) 273
2.325 (0.0915) 233 2.750 (0.1083) 275
2.350 (0.0925) 235 2.775 (0.1093) 278
2.375 (0.0935) 238 2.800 (0.1102) 280
2.400 (0.0945) 240 2.825 (0.1112) 283
2.425 (0.0955) 243 2.850 (0.1122) 285
2.450 (0.0965) 245 2.875 (0.1132) 288
2.475 (0.0974) 248 2.900 (0.1142) 290
2.500 (0.0984) 250 2.925 (0.1152) 293
2.525 (0.0994) 253 2.950 (0.1161) 295
2.550 (0.1004) 255 2.975 (0.1171) 298
2.575 (0.1014) 258 3.000 (0.1181) 300
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1. Tappet
2. Camshaft
(A)2
1
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24) Before removing engine with transaxle from engine compartment, recheck to make sure all hoses,
electric wires and cables are disconnected from
engine and transaxle.
25) Lower engine with transaxle from engine compartment.
CAUTION!
Before lowering engine, to avoid damage to
A/C compressor and clutch operating
cylinder, make clearance by rising them. Be
sure not to damage suspended A/C
compressor and clutch operating cylinder.
26) Disconnect transaxle from engine, referring to “Manual Transaxle Unit Dismounting and
Remounting in Section 5B” or “Automatic Transaxle
Unit Dismounting and Re mounting in Section 5A”.
27) For M/T model, remove clutch cover and clutch disk referring to “Clutch Cover, Clutch Disc and Flywheel
Removal and Installa tion in Section 5C”.
Installation 1) For M/T model, install clutch cover and clutch disk referring to “Clutch Cover, Clutch Disc and Flywheel
Removal and Installa tion in Section 5C”.
2) Connect transaxle to engine referring to “Manual Transaxle Unit Dismounting and Remounting in
Section 5B” or “Automatic Transaxle Unit
Dismounting and Remounting in Section 5A”.
3) Lift engine and transaxle into engine compartment with jack.
4) Install engine left mounting bracket nuts (1) and engine right mounting nuts (2).Tighten these nuts to
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Engine left mounting bracket nut (a): 55 N·m (5.5
kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
Engine right mounting nut (b): 65 N·m (6.5 kgf-
m, 47.0 lb-ft) 5) Support engine assemble by using chain hoist.
6) Install engine rear mounting to engine rear
mountingNo.1 bracket.
Tightening torque
Engine rear mounting bush bolt: 55 N·m (5.5
kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
7) Install suspension frame referring to “Front Suspension Frame, Stabiliz er Bar and/or Bushings
Removal and Installati on in Section 2B”.
8) Remove chain hoist.
9) Install exhaust No.1, No.2 and center pipes referring to “Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Removal and
Installation in Section 1K”.
10) Connect drive shaft joints referring to “Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation in Section
3A”.
11) Reverse disconnected hoses, cables and electric wires for connection noting the followings.
• Tighten nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Starting motor terminal nut: 11 N·m (1.1 kgf-m,
8.0 lb-ft)
Generator terminal nut: 6 N·m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.5 lb-
ft)
Intake manifold ground terminal bolt: 11 N·m (
1.1 kgf-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
12) Install intake manifold rear stiffener to intake
manifold and cylinder block.
13) Install air cleaner assembly referring to “Air Cleaner Components”.
14) Install cowl top referring to “Cowl Top Components in
Section 9K”.
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7) Install camshaft housing.
8) Tighten camshaft housing bolts as follows.a) Apply engine oil to camshaft housing bolts.
b) Tighten camshaft housing bolts by hand.
c) Tighten camshaft housing bolts to 5 N ⋅m (0.5 kgf-
m, 4.0 lb-ft) according to numerical order (“1”
through “21”) as shown in figure.
d) Retighten them by turning through 11 N⋅ m (1.1
kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft) in same manner as Step c).
Tightening torque
Camshaft housing bolt (a): 5 N ⋅m (0.5 kgf-m,
4.0 lb-ft) and 11 N ⋅m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft) by
the specified procedure
9) With hexagonal section (1) of intake camshaft (2) held stationary with spanner or the like, tighten bolt
of intake cam timing sp rocket assembly (3) to
specification.
Tightening torque
Intake cam timing sprocket bolt (a): 60 N·m (6.0
kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
10) Install timing chain with cr ankshaft sprocket referring
to “Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Removal and
Installation”.
11) Install timing chain cover referring to “Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installation”.
12) Check valve lashes referring to “Valve Lash (Clearance) Inspection”.
13) Perform Steps 9) to 14) of “Installation” of “Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installation”.Camshaft, Tappet and Shim InspectionS7RS0B1406022
Intake Cam Timing Sprocket Assembly
Fit intake cam timing sprocket assembly to camshaft (2)
and hold hexagonal section of camshaft by using
spanner or the like.
Check if sprocket (1) is not turned by hand.
If moved, replace intake ca m timing sprocket assembly.
Cam Wear
Using a micrometer, measure cam height “a”. If
measured height underruns its limit, replace camshaft.
Cam height “a”
“10”“9” “2” “1”,(a) “6” “5” “14” “13”
“20”
“17” “19”
“18”
“21”
“12”“11”
“4” “3” “8” “7” “16” “15”
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2
3
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Cam height Standard Limit
Intake cam 45.424 – 45.584 mm
(1.789 – 1.794 in.) 45.30 mm
(1.783 in.)
Exhaust cam 45.030 – 45.190 mm
(1.773 – 1.779 in.) 44.91 mm
(1.768 in.)
2
1
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Camshaft Runout
Set camshaft between two “V” blocks, and measure its
runout by using a dial gauge.
If measured runout exceeds limit, replace camshaft.
Camshaft runout limit
0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
Camshaft Journal Wear
Check camshaft journals and camshaft housings for
pitting, scratches, wear or damage.
If any malcondition is found, replace camshaft or cylinder
head with housing. Never re place cylinder head without
replacing housings.
Check clearance by using ga uging plastic. Checking
procedure is as follows.
1) Clean housings and camshaft journals.
2) Remove all tappets with shims.
3) Install camshafts to cylinder head.
4) Place a piece of gauging plastic to full width of
journal of camshaft (parallel to camshaft).
5) Install camshaft housing. 6) Install camshaft housing as follows.
After applying engine oil to camshaft housing bolts,
tighten them temporarily first. Then tighten them as
follows.
a) Tighten camshaft housing bolts to 5 N ⋅m (0.5 kgf-
m, 4.0 lb-ft) according to numerical order (“1”
through “21”) as shown in figure.
b) Retighten them by turning through 11 N ⋅m (1.1
kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft) in same manner as Step a).
NOTE
Do not rotate camshaft while gauging plastic
is installed.
Tightening torque
Camshaft housing bolt (a): 5 N ⋅m (0.5 kgf-m, 4.0
lb-ft) and 11 N ⋅m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft) by the
specified procedure
1) Remove housing, and using scale (2) on gauging plastic envelop, measure gauging plastic (1) width at
its widest point.
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Standard Limit
Intake side
No.1 housing 0.020 – 0.072 mm
(0.0008 – 0.0028 in.) 0.10 mm
(0.0039 in.)
Others 0.045 – 0.087 mm
(0.0018 – 0.0034 in.) 0.12 mm
(0.0047 in.)
“10”“9” “2” “1”,(a) “6” “5” “14” “13”
“20”
“17” “19”
“18”
“21”
“12”“11”
“4” “3” “8” “7” “16” “15”
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If measured camshaft journal clearance exceeds
limit, measure journal (housing) bore and outside
diameter of camshaft journal. Replace camshaft or
cylinder head assembly whichever the difference
from specification is greater.
Camshaft journal diameter [A]
Camshaft journal bearing bore [B]
Wear of Tappet and Shim
Check tappet and shim for pitting, scratches, or damage.
If any malcondition is found, replace.
Measure cylinder head bore and tappet outside diameter
to determine cylinder head-to-tappet clearance. If
clearance exceeds limit, replace tappet or cylinder head.
Cylinder head to tappet clearance
Standard: 0.025 – 0.066 mm (0.0010 – 0.026 in.)
Limit: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)
Tappet outside diameter [A]
Standard: 30.959 – 30.975 mm (1.2189 – 1.2195 in.)
Cylinder head tappet bore [B]
Standard: 31.000 – 31.025 mm (1.2205 – 1.2215 in.)
Item Standard
Intake side No.1 housing 26.940 – 26.955 mm
(1.0606 – 1.0612 in.)
Exhaust side No.1 housing 26.934 – 26.955 mm
(1.0604 – 1.0612 in.)
Others 22.934 – 22.955 mm
(0.9029 – 0.9037 in.)
Item Standard
Intake side No.1 housing —
Exhaust side No.1 housing 27.000 – 27.021 mm
(1.0630 – 1.0638 in.)
Others 23.000 – 23.021 mm
(0.9055 – 0.9063 in.)
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