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Performance check
1) Remove metal particles on end face of CMP sensor,
if any.
2) Arrange 12 V battery (1) and connect its positive
terminal to “Vin” terminal (2) and negative terminal to
“Ground” terminal (3) of sensor. Then using
ohmmeter, measure resistance between “Vout”
terminal (4) of sensor and negative terminal of
battery by passing magnetic substance (iron) (5)
while keeping approximately 1 mm (0.03 in.) gap
with respect to end face of CMP sensor.
If resistance does not vary as specified below,
replace CMP sensor.
CMP sensor resistance
Resistance varies from less than 220 Ω (ON) to
infinity (OFF) or from infinity (OFF) to less than 220
Ω (ON)
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Removal and
Installation
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Removal
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Remove generator drive belt, loosen pivot bolt and
move generator rearward.
3) Disconnect connector from crankshaft position
sensor.
4) Remove crankshaft position sensor (1) from cylinder
block.
Installation
1) Install crankshaft position sensor to cylinder block.
Tighten CKP sensor bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
CKP sensor bolt (a): 11 N·m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
2) Connect connector to CKP sensor securely.
3) Adjust generator drive belt tension referring to
“Water Pump / Generator Drive Belt Tension
Inspection and Adjustment in Section 1F”.
4) Connect negative cable to battery.
[A]: Non-VVT model [B]: VVT model
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Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor InspectionS6RW0D1306015
Visual check
• Check that O-ring is free from damage.
• Check that end face of sensor and signal pulley tooth
are free from any metal particles and damage.
Performance check
1) Remove metal particles on end face of CKP sensor,
if any.
2) Arrange 12 V battery (1) and connect its positive
terminal to “Vin” terminal (2) and negative terminal to
“Ground” terminal (3) of sensor. Then using
ohmmeter, measure resistance between “Vout”
terminal (4) of sensor and negative terminal of
battery by passing magnetic substance (iron) (5)
while keeping approximately 1 mm (0.03 in.) gap
with respect to end face of CKP sensor.
If resistance does not vary as specified below,
replace CKP sensor.
CKP sensor resistance
Resistance varies from less than 220 Ω (ON) to
infinity (OFF) or from infinity (OFF) to less than 220
Ω (ON)
Knock Sensor Removal and InstallationS6RW0D1306016
Removal
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Hoist vehicle.
3) Remove right side drive shaft referring to “Front
Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation in
Section 3A”.
4) Disconnect knock sensor connector (1).
5) Remove knock sensor (2) from cylinder block.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure for installation.
Tightening torque
Knock sensor (a): 22 N·m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.0 lb-ft)
[A]: non-VVT model [B]: VVT model
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Engine
Engine Mechanical
General Description
Engine Construction DescriptionS6RW0D1401001
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 Assembly Removal and InstallationS6RW0D1406013
Removal
1) Relieve fuel pressure according to “Fuel Pressure
Relief Procedure in Section 1G”.
2) Disconnect negative and positive cable at battery.
3) Disconnect ECM connectors.
4) Remove battery and battery tray with ECM.
5) Remove right and left side engine under covers.
6) Remove A/C compressor belt by referring to
“Compressor Drive Belt Removal and Installation in
Section 7B” or “Compressor Drive Belt Removal and
Installation in Section 7B”.
7) Drain engine oil referring to “Engine Oil and Filter
Change in Section 0B”.
8) Drain transaxle oil referring to “Manual Transaxle Oil
Change in Section 5B” or “A/T Fluid Change in
Section 5A”.
9) Drain transfer oil referring to “Transfer Oil Change in
Section 3C”.
10) Drain coolant referring to “Cooling System Draining
in Section 1F”
11) Remove air cleaner assembly referring to “Air
Cleaner Assembly Removal and Installation”.
12) With hose connected, detach A/C compressor from
its bracket referring to “Compressor Assembly
Removal and Installation in Section 7B” or
“Compressor Assembly Removal and Installation in
Section 7B”.
CAUTION!
Suspend removed A/C compressor at a place
where no damage will be caused during
removal and installation of engine assembly.
13) Remove cylinder upper cover (1).14) Disconnect the following electric wires/connectors
and each clamps.
• TP sensor (1)
• MAP sensor (2)
• ECT sensor (3)
•EGR valve (4)
• CMP sensor (5)
• Ignition coil assembly (6)
• Injector (7)
•HO2S (8)
• Oil control valve (9) (for engine with VVT system)
• Engine oil pressure switch (10)
• CKP sensor (12)
• Knock sensor (13)
• Generator (14)
• Starting motor (15)
• Ground terminal (16) from cylinder block
• Battery ground cable (17) from transaxle
• Back-up light switch (18) (for M/T model)
• Torque sensor (19)
• P/S motor (20)
• Output shaft speed sensor (VSS) (29) (for A/T
model)
• Solenoid valve (30) (for A/T model)
• Transmission range sensor (31) (for A/T model)
• Input shaft speed sensor (32) (for A/T model)
15) Disconnect the following cables, and remove control
cable bracket (23)
• Gear select control cable (21) (for M/T model)
• Gear shift control cable (22) (for M/T model)
• A/T select cable (33) (for A/T model)
16) Disconnect the following hoses.
• Brake booster hose (24) from intake manifold
• Radiator inlet and outlet hoses (25) from radiator
• Heater inlet and outlet hoses (26) from heater
core
• Fuel feed hose (27) from fuel feed pipe
• Fuel vapor hose (11) from fuel vapor pipe
• Clutch hose (28) from transaxle (for M/T model)
• A/T fluid cooler hoses (for A/T model)
F: Vehicle forward 8. Engine front mounting bracket : 55 N⋅m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
1. Engine right mounting bracket 9. Engine front mounting
: Be sure to direct yellow mark to forward.: 95 N⋅m (9.5 kgf-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
2. Engine right mounting 10. Transfer : 65 N⋅m (6.5 kgf-m, 47.0 lb-ft)
3. Engine left mounting bracket 11. Suspension frame : 25 N⋅m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
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17) Remove oil pressure switch bracket (1).
18) Remove suspension control arm referring to
“Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Removal and
Installation in Section 2B”.
19) Disconnect right and left drive shaft joints from
differential gear referring to “Front Drive Shaft
Assembly Removal and Installation in Section 3A”.
20) Remove exhaust No.1, No.2 and center pipes
referring to “Exhaust System Components in Section
1K”.
21) Disconnect propeller shaft referring to “Propeller
Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation in Section
3D” (for 4WD model).
22) Disconnect steering lower shaft from pinion shaft
referring to “Steering Lower Shaft Removal and
Installation in Section 6B”.
23) Fix radiator to body with rope in order to avoid the
radiator fall off when front lower cross member
lowered.
24) Support front suspension frame, front lower cross
member and oil pan using jack at hatched parts (1)
indicated in figure.
[A]: View A [C]: For A/T model
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3 45
1 7 7
2
8
9
10
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14
16
20 19
26
24
27
12
13 [A]
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34
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17 2818 [B] [C]
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31
32
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[B]: For M/T model 34. steering gear box
2. Exhaust manifold
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12) Install oil pressure switch bracket (1).
13) Connect right and left drive shaft joints to differential
gear referring to “Front Drive Shaft Assembly
Removal and Installation in Section 3A”.
14) Install suspension control arm referring to
“Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Removal and
Installation in Section 2B”.
15) Install cylinder upper cover (1).16) Install A/C compressor to its bracket (if equipped)
referring to “Compressor Assembly Removal and
Installation in Section 7B” or “Compressor Assembly
Removal and Installation in Section 7B”.
17) Adjust A/C compressor drive belt referring to
“Compressor Drive Belt Removal and Installation in
Section 7B” or “Compressor Drive Belt Removal and
Installation in Section 7B”.
18) Install air cleaner assembly referring to “Air Cleaner
Assembly Removal and Installation”.
19) Check to ensure that all removed parts are back in
place. Reinstall any necessary parts which have not
been reinstalled.
20) Refill cooling system with coolant referring to
“Cooling System Flush and Refill in Section 1F”.
21) Refill engine with engine oil referring to “Engine Oil
and Filter Change in Section 0B”.
22) Refill transaxle oil referring to “Manual Transaxle Oil
Change in Section 5B” or “A/T Fluid Change in
Section 5A”.
23) Refill transfer oil referring to “Transfer Oil Change in
Section 3C”.
24) Install battery and battery tray with ECM.
25) Connect ECM wire harness.
26) Connect positive and negative cable at battery.
27) Install right and left side engine under covers.
28) Verify that there is no fuel leakage, coolant leakage,
oil leakage and exhaust gas leakage at each
connection.
2. Exhaust manifold
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Timing Chain Cover Removal and InstallationS6RW0D1406015
CAUTION!
• Keep working table, tools and hands clean
while overhauling.
• Use special care to handle aluminum parts
so as not to damage them.
• Do not expose removed parts to dust.
Keep them always clean.
Removal
1) Remove engine assembly from vehicle referring to
“Engine Assembly Removal and Installation”.
2) Remove water pump / generator drive belt referring
to “Water Pump / Generator Drive Belt Removal and
Installation in Section 1F”.
3) Remove crankshaft pulley bolt.
To lock crankshaft pulley (1), use special tool with it
as shown in figure.
Special tool
(A): 09917–68221
4) Remove crankshaft pulley (1).
If it is hard to remove, use special tools as shown in
figure.
Special tool
(A): 09944–36011
(B): 09926–580105) Remove cylinder head cover referring to “Cylinder
Head Cover Removal and Installation”.
6) Remove oil pan referring to “Oil Pan and Oil Pump
Strainer Removal and Installation in Section 1E”.
7) Remove water pump pulley.
8) Remove A/C bracket from cylinder block.
9) For engine with VVT, remove oil gallery pipes No.2
(1) and No.3 (2).
10) Remove cap (1) from timing chain cover (2).
11) Remove timing chain cover (2).
12) For engine with VVT, remove oil control valve from
timing chain cover referring to “Oil Control Valve
Removal and Installation (For Engine with VVT)”.
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Main Bearings, Crankshaft and Cylinder Block ComponentsS6RW0D1406037
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1. CKP sensor
: See “A”11. Rear oil seal 21. Oil filter adapter bolt
2. Knock sensor 12. Input shaft bearing 22. Spring pin
3. Cylinder block 13. Flywheel or drive plate 23. Sensor plate bolt
4. Venturi plug 14. Main bearing cap 24. Oil pressure switch