HOW TO SELECT PISTON AND BEARING
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P O Use Undersize Bearing Usage Guide
When the specified main bearing oil clearance is not obtained with standard size main bearings, use under-
size (US) bearing.
When using undersize (US) bearing, measure the main bearing inner diameter with bearing installed, and
grind main journal so that the main bearing oil clearance satisfies the standard.
CAUTION:
In grinding crankshaft main journal to use undersize bearings,
keep the fillet R [1.5 - 1.7 mm (0.059 - 0.067 in)] (A).
Bearing undersize table
Unit: mm (in)
01UPR 1.996 - 1.999 (0.0786 - 0.0787) Black
Grade and color are different
between upper and lower bear-
ings. LWR 1.999 - 2.002 (0.0787 - 0.0788) Brown
12UPR 1.999 - 2.002 (0.0787 - 0.0788) Brown
LWR 2.002 - 2.005 (0.0788 - 0.0789) Green
23UPR 2.002 - 2.005 (0.0788- 0.0789) Green
LWR 2.005 - 2.008 (0.0789 - 0.0791) Yellow
34UPR 2.005 - 2.008 (0.0789 - 0.0791) Yellow
LWR 2.008 - 2.011 (0.0791 - 0.0792) Blue
45UPR 2.008 - 2.011 (0.0791 - 0.0792) Blue
LWR 2.011 - 2.014 (0.0792 - 0.0793) Pink
56UPR 2.011 - 2.014 (0.0792 - 0.0793) Pink
LWR 2.014 - 2.017 (0.0793 - 0.0794) Purple
67UPR 2.014 - 2.017 (0.0793 - 0.0794) Purple
LWR 2.017 - 2.020 (0.0794 - 0.0795) White Grade number Thickness Identification color Remarks
PBIC3263J
Size Thickness
US 0.25 (0.0098) 2.126 - 2.134 (0.0837 - 0.0840)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Standard and LimitINFOID:0000000001337815
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
DRIVE BELT
WATER CONTROL VALVE
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Unit: mm (in)
THERMOSTAT
SPARK PLUG
Unit: mm (in)
CYLINDER HEAD
Engine typeMR18DE
Cylinder arrangementIn-line 4
Displacement
cm
3 (cu in)1,798 (109.71)
Bore and stroke mm (in) 84.0 x 81.1 (3.307 x 3.192)
Valve arrangementDOHC
Firing order1-3-4-2
Number of piston ringsCompression 2
Oil 1
Compression ratio9.9
Compression pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm
2 , psi) / 250 rpmStandard 1,500 (15.0, 15.3, 217.6)
Minimum 1,200 (12.0, 12.2, 174)
Differential limit between cylinders 100 (1.0, 1.0, 15)
Tension of drive belt Auto adjustment by auto-tensioner
Valve opening temperature 93.5 - 96.5°C (200 - 206°F)
Maximum valve lift 8 mm/ 108°C (0.315 in/ 226°F)
Valve closing temperature More than 90°C (194°F)
Items Limit
Surface distortionEach exhaust port 0.3 (0.012)
Entire part 0.7 (0.028)
Valve opening temperature 80.5 - 83.5°C (177 - 182°F)
Maximum valve lift 8 mm/ 95°C (0.315 in/ 203°F)
Valve closing temperature More than 77°C (171°F)
Plug typePlatinum-tipped TYPE
MakeNGK
Standard typePLZKAR6A-11
Spark plug gapNominal: 1.1 (0.043)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Unit: mm (in)
*: Diameter made by intersection point of conic angles “α1” and “α2”
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2 : Diameter made by intersection point of conic angles “α2” and “α3”
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3 : Machining data
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING
Unit: mm (in)
Items Standard Oversize [0.5 (0.02)] (Service)
Cylinder head seat recess diameter “D”Intake 34.700 - 34.727 (1.3661 - 1.3672) 35.200 - 35.227 (1.3858 - 1.3869)
Exhaust 28.700 - 28.727 (1.1299 - 1.1310) 29.200 - 29.227 (1.1496 - 1.1507)
Valve seat outer diameter “d”Intake 34.808 - 34.824 (1.3704 - 1.3710) 35.308 - 35.324 (1.3901 - 1.3907)
Exhaust 28.808 - 28.824 (1.1342 - 1.1348) 29.308 - 29.324 (1.1539 - 1.1545)
Valve seat interference fit 0.081 - 0.124 (0.0032 - 0.0049)
Diameter “d1”*
1Intake 31.8 (1.252)
Exhaust 25.3 (0.996)
Diameter “d2”*
2Intake 33.1 - 33.6 (1.303 - 1.323)
Exhaust 26.9 - 27.4 (1.059 - 1.079)
Angle “α1”Intake 60°
Exhaust 45°
Angle “α2”88°45′ - 90°15′
Angle “α3”120°
Contacting width “W”*
3Intake 1.0 - 1.4 (0.039 - 0.055)
Exhaust 1.2 - 1.6 (0.047 - 0.063)
Height “h”Intake 5.9 - 6.0 (0.232 - 0.236) 5.03 - 5.13 (0.1980 - 0.2020)
Exhaust 5.9 - 6.0 (0.232 - 0.236) 4.95 - 5.05 (0.1949 - 0.1988)
Depth “H”Intake 6.04 (0.2378)
Exhaust 6.05 (0.2382)
PBIC2745E
ItemsStandard Limit
Camshaft journal oil clearanceNo. 1 0.045 - 0.086 (0.0018 - 0.0034)
0.15 (0.0059)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 0.030 - 0.071 (0.0012 - 0.0028)
Camshaft bracket inner diameterNo. 1 28.000 - 28.021 (1.1024 - 1.1032) —
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 25.000 - 25.021 (0.9843 - 0.9851) —
Camshaft journal diameterNo. 1 27.935 - 27.955 (1.0998 - 1.1006) —
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 24.950 - 24.970 (0.9823 - 0.9381) —
Camshaft end play 0.075 - 0.153 (0.0030 - 0.0060) 0.24 (0.0094)
Camshaft cam height “A”Intake 44.605 - 44.795 (1.7560 - 1.7635) 44.405 (1.7482)
Exhaust 43.175 - 43.365 (1.6997 - 1.7072) 42.975 (1.6919)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Unit: mm (in)
Piston Ring
Unit: mm (in)
Piston Pin
Unit: mm (in)
CONNECTING ROD
Unit: mm (in)
Piston skirt diameter “A” StandardGrade No. 1 83.970 - 83.980 (3.3059 - 3.3063)
Grade No. 2 83.980 - 83.990 (3.3063 - 3.3067)
Piston height “H” dimension39.9 (1.571)
Piston pin hole diameter 19.993 - 19.999 (0.7871 - 0.7874)
Piston to cylinder bore clearanceStandard 0.020 - 0.040 (0.0008 - 0.0016)
Limit 0.08 (0.0031)
PBIC0188E
Items Standard Limit
Side clearanceTop 0.04 - 0.08 (0.002 - 0.003) 0.11 (0.0043)
2nd 0.03 - 0.07 (0.001 - 0.003) 0.10 (0.0039)
Oil ring 0.015 - 0.185 (0.001 - 0.007) —
End gapTop 0.20 - 0.30 (0.008 - 0.012) 0.51 (0.020)
2nd 0.50 - 0.65 (0.020 - 0.026) 0.83 (0.033)
Oil (rail ring) 0.15 - 0.45 (0.006 - 0.018) 0.78 (0.031)
Items Standard Limit
Piston pin outer diameter 19.989 - 19.995 (0.7870 - 0.7872) —
Piston to piston pin oil clearance 0.002 - 0.006 (0.0001 - 0.0002) —
Connecting rod bushing oil clearance 0.005 - 0.023 (0.0002 - 0.0009) 0.03 (0.0012)
Center distance 143.44 - 143.54 (5.647 - 5.650)
Bend [per 100 (3.94)] Limit 0.15 (0.0059)
Torsion [per 100 (3.94)] Limit 0.30 (0.0118)
Connecting rod bushing inner diameter* 20.000 - 20.012 (0.7874 - 0.7879)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Unit: mm (in)
Bearing Oil Clearance
Unit: mm (in)
CONNECTING ROD BEARING
Undersize
Unit: mm (in)
Bearing Oil Clearance
Unit: mm (in)
01UPR 1.996 - 1.999 (0.0786 - 0.0787) Black
Grade and color are different
between upper and lower bear-
ings. LWR 1.999 - 2.002 (0.0787 - 0.0788) Brown
12UPR 1.999 - 2.002 (0.0787 - 0.0788) Brown
LWR 2.002 - 2.005 (0.0788 - 0.0789) Green
23UPR 2.002 - 2.005 (0.0788 - 0.0789) Green
LWR 2.005 - 2.008 (0.0789 - 0.0791) Yellow
34UPR 2.005 - 2.008 (0.0789 - 0.0791) Yellow
LWR 2.008 - 2.011 (0.0791 - 0.0792) Blue
45UPR 2.008 - 2.011 (0.0791 - 0.0792) Blue
LWR 2.011 - 2.014 (0.0792 - 0.0793) Pink
56UPR 2.011 - 2.014 (0.0792 - 0.0793) Pink
LWR 2.014 - 2.017 (0.0793 - 0.0794) Purple
67UPR 2.014 - 2.017 (0.0793 - 0.0794) Purple
LWR 2.017 - 2.020 (0.0794 - 0.0795) White
Item Thickness Main journal diameter
US 0.25 (0.0098) 2.126 - 2.134 (0.0837 - 0.0840) Grind so that bearing clearance is the specified value.
Main bearing oil clearanceStandardNo. 1, 4 and 5 0.024 - 0.034 (0.0009 - 0.0013)
No. 2 and 3 0.012 - 0.022 (0.0005 - 0.0009)
Limit 0.065 (0.0026)
Grade number Thickness mm (in) Identification color Remarks
0 1.494 - 1.497 (0.0588 - 0.0589) Black
Grade and color are the same
for upper and lower bearings. 1 1.497 - 1.500 (0.0589 - 0.0591) Brown
2 1.500 - 1.503 (0.0591 - 0.0592) Green
3 1.503 - 1.506 (0.0592 - 0.0593) Yellow
4 1.506 - 1.509 (0.0593 - 0.0594) Blue
01UPR 1.494 - 1.497 (0.0588 - 0.0589) Black
Grade and color are different
between upper and lower bear-
ings. LWR 1.497 - 1.500 (0.0589 - 0.0591) Brown
12UPR 1.497 - 1.500 (0.0589 - 0.0591) Brown
LWR 1.500 - 1.503 (0.0591 - 0.0592) Green
23UPR 1.500 - 1.503 (0.0591 - 0.0592) Green
LWR 1.503 - 1.506 (0.0592 - 0.0593) Yellow
34UPR 1.503 - 1.506 (0.0592 - 0.0593) Yellow
LWR 1.506 - 1.509 (0.0593 - 0.0594) Blue
Item Thickness Crank pin journal diameter
US 0.25 (0.0098) 1.623 - 1.631 (0.0639 - 0.0642) Grind so that bearing clearance is the specified value.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Connecting rod bearing oil clearanceStandard 0.037 - 0.047 (0.0015 - 0.0019)
Limit 0.07 (0.0028)
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< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[K9K]
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom
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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 relatedLocation
of noiseType of
noiseOperating condition of engine
Source of
noiseCheck itemRefer-
ence page Before
warm-
upAfter
warm-
upWhen
start-
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idlingWhen
racingWhile
driving
Top of en-
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Rocker
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Cylinder
headTicking or
clickingCA—AB—Tappet
noiseValve clearanceEM-266
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
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Oil panSlap or
rapA——B B APiston
slap noisePiston ring end gapEM-330
Front of
engine
Timing
belt coverTapping or
tickingAA—BBBTiming
belt ten-
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noiseTiming belt tensioner
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Front of
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Squall
CreakAB—BABWater
pump
noiseWater pump operationCO-66
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PRECAUTIONS
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be
rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Drain CoolantINFOID:0000000001381450
Drain coolant when engine is cooled.
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel PipingINFOID:0000000001381451
Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.
Release fuel pressure before disassembly.
After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precaution for Removal and DisassemblyINFOID:0000000001381452
When instructed to use special service tools, use the specified tools. Always be careful to work safely, avoid
forceful or uninstructed operations.
Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.
Cover openings of engine system with tape or the equivalent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.
Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and re-assembly.
When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, start with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, do exactly as specified.
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementINFOID:0000000001381453
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precaution for Assembly and InstallationINFOID:0000000001381454
Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specified value.
When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is specified,
do exactly same as specified.
Replace with new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.
Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check oil or coolant passages for any restriction
and blockage.
Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely remove foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assemble, spread the oil on sliding surfaces well.
Release air within route when refilling after draining coolant.
Before starting engine, apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch ON (with engine stopped).
Then make sure that there are no leaks at fuel line connections.
After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check coolant, fuel, oil, and exhaust systems for
leakage.
Parts Requiring Angular TighteningINFOID:0000000001381455
Use an angle wrench for the final tightening of the following engine parts.
- Cylinder head bolts
- Lower cylinder block bolts
- Connecting rod cap bolts
- Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angular
tightening)
Do not use a torque value for final tightening.
The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.
Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and coated with engine oil.