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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the front right wheel and tire.
3. Remove the right side cover.
4. Remove the drive belt(A), the idler(B) and the tensioner(C).
In removing the drive belt, fix a tool in the auto tensioner pulley bolt and turn the bolt counter clockwise.
5. Remove the timing belt upper cover(A).
6.Align the groove of the pulley with the timing mark of the timing belt cover by turning the crankshaft pulley
clockwise. Check if the timing mark of the camshaft sprocket is aligned with that of the cylinder head cover at the
moment.
(No.1 cylinder piston at TDC)
7.Remove the engine mounting bracket(A).
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13.Install the drive belt tensioner(C).
Tightening torque
34.3 ~ 53.9Nm(3.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 39.8lb- ft)
14. Install the drive belt idler and the drive belt(A).
Tightening torque
34.3 ~ 53.9Nm(3.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 39.8lb- ft)
15.Install the right side cover.
16. Install the front right wheel and tire.
17. Install the engine cover.
INSPECTION
SPROCKETS, TENSIONER, IDLER
1. Check the camshaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket, tensioner pulley and idler pulley for abnormal wear, cracks,
or damage. Replace as necessary.
2. Inspect the tensioner and the idler for easy and smooth rotation and check for play or noise. Replace as necessary.
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The bottom side bolt(A) which can be seen after removing the under cover should be loosened for removal of
the radiator support upper member assembly.
18.Drain engine oil.
19. Remove the brake caliper.(Refer to DS group).
20. Disconnect the air conditioning compressor hoses.(Refer to HA group).
21. Remove the front wheels and tires.(Refer to DS group).
22. Remove the brake caliper hub nut.(Refer to DS group).
23. Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.(Refer to DS group)
24. Remove the driver shaft and the stabilizer bar link(Refer to SS group).
25. Remove the front muffler(A).
26.Using a floor jack, support the engine and transaxle assembly.
After removing the sub frame mounting bolt , the engine and transaxle assembly may fall downward, and so
support them securely with floor jack.
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
Oil pump case
1. Drain engine oil.
2. Remove the front right wheel and tire.
3. Remove the front right side cover.
4. Remove the front muffler.
5. Remove the generator.
6. Remove the timing belt.
7. Remove the oil filter bracket(A).
8.Using SST(09215- 3C000), remove the lower oil pan(A).
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of upper oil pan and lower oil pan.
9. Remove the oil screen(A).
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Always use a new O - ring.
8. Install the timing belt, the generator and the front muffler.
9. Install the front right side cover and the wheel and tire.
10. Fill with engine coolant.
11. Start engine and check for leaks.
12. Recheck engine coolant level.
INSPECTION
1.Check engine oil quality.
Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or thinning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace oil.
2. Check the engine oil level.
After warning up the engine, make the engine stand still for five minutes or more. The oil level should be between
the 'L' and 'F' marks on the dipstick, then.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the "F" mark.
Do not fill with engine oil above the "F" mark.
SELECTION OF ENGINE OIL
Recommended API classification : Above SJ or SL
Recommended SAE viscosity grades : 5W- 20
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Fuse blownReplace fuse
Starter motor faulty Replace
Ignition switch faulty Replace
Engine cranks slowly Battery charge low Charge or replace battery
Battery cables loose, corroded or
worn out Repair or replace cables
Starter motor faulty Replace
Starter keeps running Starter motor Replace
Ignition switch Replace
Starter spins but engine will not
crank Short in wiring
Repair wiring
Pinion gear teeth broken or starter
motor Replace
Ring gear teeth broken Replace fly wheel or torque converter
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INSPECT OVERRUNNING CLUTCH
1.Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft.
Replace it if does not slide smoothly.
2. Rotate the overrunning clutch both ways.
Does it lock in one direction and rotate smoothly in reverse? If it does not lock in either direction of it locks in both
directions, replace it.
3.If the starter drive gear is worn or damaged, replace the overrunning clutch assembly. (the gear is not available
separately).
Check the condition of the flywheel or torque converter ring gear if the starter drive gear teeth are damaged.
CLEANING
1.Do not immerse parts in cleaning solvent. Immersing the yoke assembly and/or armature will damage the
insulation. Wipe these parts with a cloth only.
2. Do not immerse the drive unit in cleaning solvent. The overrun clutch is pre- lubricated at the factory and solvent
will wash lubrication from the clutch.
3. The drive unit may be cleaned with a brush moistened with cleaning solvent and wiped dry with a cloth.
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23. Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS) #2 Valve (Intake
Manifold Side)24. Fuel Pump Relay
25. Main Relay
27. Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS)
28. Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
31. A/C Pressure Transducer (APT)