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3. Specify the operating condition of the engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not related Location
of noise Type of
noise Operating condition of engine
Source of noise Check item Refer-
ence page
Before
warm- up After
warm- up When
start- ing When
idling When
racing While
driving
Top of en-
gine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
head Ticking or
clicking
CA—AB— Tappet
noiseValve clearance
EM-91
Rattle C A — A B C Camshaft
bearing
noiseCamshaft runout
Camshaft journal oil
clearance EM-84EM-84
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil panSlap or
knock
—A—B B— Piston pin
noisePiston to piston pin oil
clearance
Connecting rod bushing
oil clearance EM-138
EM-138
Slap or
rap
A——B B A Piston
slap noisePiston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsion EM-138EM-138
EM-138
EM-138
Knock A B C B B B
Connect-
ing rod
bearing
noiseConnecting rod bushing
oil clearance
Connecting rod bearing
oil clearance EM-138EM-138
Knock A B — A B C
Main bear-
ing noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runout EM-138
EM-138
Front of
engine
Timing
chain caseTapping or
ticking
AA—BBB Timing
chain and
timing
chain ten-
sioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operation
EM-65
EM-64
Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or fizz-
ing
AB—B—C Drive belts
(Sticking
or slip-
ping)Drive belts deflection
EM-14
CreakingABABAB Drive belts
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing op-
eration
Squall
Creak AB—BAB Water
pump
noiseWater pump operation
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DRIVE BELTS
Checking Drive BeltsINFOID:0000000001429496
WARNING:
Be sure to perform when engine is stopped.
1. Inspect belts for cracks, fraying,
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WARNING:
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1. Inspect belts for cracks, fraying,
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DRIVE BELTS
Checking Drive BeltsINFOID:0000000001429496
WARNING:
Be sure to perform when engine is stopped.
1. Inspect belts for cracks, fraying,
wear and oil. If necessary, replace.
2. Inspect drive belt deflection or tension at a point on belt midway between pulleys.
Inspection should be done only when engine is cold, or over30 minutes after engine is stopped.
Measure the belt tension with belt tension gauge (Commercial service tool: BT3373-F or equivalent) (A) at points marked
shown in the figure.
When measuring the deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at
the marked point.
Adjust if the belt deflection exc eeds the limit or if the belt ten-
sion is not within specifications.
CAUTION:
• When checking the belt deflect ion or the tension immedi-
ately after installation, first ad just it to the specified value.
Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust
to the specified value to avo id variation in deflection
between pulleys.
Tighten idler pulley lock nut by hand and measure the deflection or the tension without loose-
ness.
Belt Deflection and Tension
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on belt.
Tension AdjustmentINFOID:0000000001429497
CAUTION:
1 : Power steering oil pump
2: Alternator
3 : Idler pulley
4 : Crankshaft pulley
5: A/C compressor
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Items Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt New beltUsed belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit After adjustment
Alternator and
power steering
oil pump belt 12 (0.47)
7 - 8
(0.28 - 0.31) 6 - 7
(0.24 - 0.28) 294 (30, 66) 730 - 818
(74.5 - 83.4, 164 - 184) 838 - 926
(85.5 - 94.5, 188 - 208)
A/C compressor
belt 12 (0.47)9 - 10
(0.35 - 0.39) 8 - 9
(0.31 - 0.35) 196 (20, 44) 348 - 436
(35.5 - 44.5, 78 - 98) 470 - 559
(47.9 - 57.0, 106 - 126)
Applied pushing
force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) —
Portion
Belt tightening method for adjustment
Alternator and power steering oil pump belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
A/C compressor belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
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When belt is replaced with a new one, adjust it
to value for “New belt” to accommodate for insuffi-
cient adaptability with pulley grooves.
When deflection or tension of belt being used exceeds “Limit”, adjust it to value for “After adjust-
ment”.
When checking belt deflection or tension immediately af ter installation, first adjust it to the specified
value. Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or mo re, re-adjust to the specified value to avoid vari-
ation in deflection between pulleys.
When installing belt, make sure that it is correctly engaged with pulley grooves.
Keep engine oil, working fl uid and engine coolant away from belt and pulley grooves.
Do not twist or bend belt excessively.
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL PUMP BELT
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Loosen idler pulley lock nut (A ) and adjust tension by turning
adjusting bolt (B).
For the specified belt tension, refer to EM-14, "
Checking Drive
Belts".
3. Tighten nut (A).
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Loosen idler pulley lock nut (C) and adjust tension by turning adjusting bolt (D). For the specified belt tension, refer to EM-14, "
Checking Drive Belts".
3. Tighten nut (C).
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REMOVAL
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Remove alternator and power steering oil pump belt. Refer to EM-14, "
Tension Adjustment".
3. Remove A/C compressor belt. Refer to EM-14, "
Tension Adjustment".
CAUTION:
Grease is applied to idler pulley adjusting bol t. Be careful to keep grease away from belt.
INSTALLATION
1. Install belts to pulley in reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure drive belt is correctly engaged with pulley groove.
Make sure that for engine oil and engine cool ant do not adhere to belt and each pulley grooves.
1 : Alternator and power steering oil pump belt
2 : A/C compressor belt
3 : Power steering oil pump
4 : Idler pulley
5 : Alternator
6 : Crankshaft pulley
7: A/C compressor
: 34.8 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
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2. Adjust belt tension. Refer to
EM-14, "Tension Adjustment".
3. Tighten each adjusting bolt and nut to the specified torque.
4. Make sure that tension of each belt is within the standard. Refer to EM-14, "
Checking Drive Belts".
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REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to
EM-19, "Component".
This work is unnecessary when parts located forward of mass air flow sensor are removed/installed.
2. Remove air duct (inlet) and power duct.
3. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
4. Disconnect PCV hose.
5. Remove air cleaner case/mass air flow sensor and air duct disconnecting their joints. Add marks as necessary for easier installation.
6. Remove mass air flow sensor from air cleaner case. CAUTION:
Handle mass air flow senso r with the following cares.
Do not shock it.
Do not disassemble it.
Do not touch its sensor.
7. Remove resonator in fender, lifting left fender protector.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Inspect air hoses for cracks or tear.
If anything found replace air hose.
1. Air hose 2. PCV hose 3. Air duct
4. Air hose 5. Power duct 6. Clip
7. Air duct (inlet) 8. Resonator 9. Grommet
10. Air cleaner case 11. Air cleaner filter 12. Air cleaner case
13. O-ring 14. Mass air flow sensor
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INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Align marks. Attach each joint. Screw clamps firmly.
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Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
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INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Align marks. Attach each joint. Screw clamps firmly.
To position air cleaner case, refer to
EM-18, "
Changing Air Cleaner Filter".
Changing Air Cleaner FilterINFOID:0000000001325709
INSPECTION
Check status (fouling, damage, etc.) of air cleaner filter at power duct
hole.
REMOVAL
Removal in the order below.
1. Remove air duct (inlet) from air cleaner case.
2. Disconnect harness connector from mass air flow sensor.
3. Loosen clamp bolts of air hose.
4. Remove mounting bolts for air cleaner case. Remove air cleaner
case/mass air flow sensor/air hose assembly.
5. Unhook clips and open air cleaner case, and remove air cleaner filter.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
If grommet at bottom of air cleaner case comes off together with air
cleaner case, fix it to vehicle before installation.
Look at internal bottom face through power duct hole, and position air cleaner case with resonator upper end circle and air cleaner
case round hole aligned. Then push air cleaner case straight
down.
At this time, check by hand if protrusion at bottom of air cleaner
case has been inserted into grommet on vehicle side.
Clip power duct with bulge on reverse side of lower end engaged with air cleaner case.
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never dr
ain engine coolant when the engine is hot.
Gasket for intake manifold collector (upper) is secu red together with mounting bolt for intake mani-
fold collector (lower). Thus, even when only gasket for upper side is replaced, gasket for lower side
must be also replaced.
1. Electric throttle control actuator 2. Gasket 3. Vacuum hose
4. EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve
5. Bracket 6. Intake manifold collector (upper)
7. Intake manifold collector cover 8. Gasket 9. Water hose
10. Bracket 11. Water hose 12. PCV hose
13. Intake manifold collector (lower)
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1. Remove engine cover with power tool.
2. Disconnect water hoses from intake manifold collector (upper), attach blind plug to prevent engine coolant
leakage.
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Remove air cleaner case and air duct. Refer to EM-17, "
Component".
4. Remove electric throttle control actuator as the following:
a. Disconnect harness connector.
b. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure. CAUTION:
Handle carefully to avoid an y shock to electric throttle
control actuator.
Do not disassemble.
5. Remove fuel sub-tube mounting bolt to disconnect from r ear of intake manifold collector (lower). Refer to
EM-45, "
Component".
6. Disconnect vacuum hose and water hose from intake manifold collector (upper).
7. Remove EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve bracket mounting bolt from intake manifold collector (upper).
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