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TIMING CHAIN
Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leak-
age at connection points.
- Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in guide may generate a
pounding noise during and just after the engine start. However, this does not indicate an unusualness. Noise
will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
Warm up engine thoroughly to check there is no leakage of fuel, or any oil/fluids including engine oil and
engine coolant.
Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
*: Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.Items Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS
CATALOG.
CAUTION:
Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
Never start working until exhaust system and engine coolant are cool enough.
If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, refer to the applicable sections.
Always use the support point specified for lifting.
Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for unavoid-
able reasons, support at the rear axle jacking point with transmission jack or similar tool before
starting work, in preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.
For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to GI-30, "
Garage Jack and
Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift".
REMOVAL
Outline
At first, remove the engine and the transaxle assembly with front suspension member downward. Then sepa-
rate the engine and the transaxle.
Preparation
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-411, "Inspection".
2. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-8, "
Draining".
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
3. Remove the following parts:
Engine cover: Refer to EM-24, "
Exploded View".
Front road wheel and tires
Splash guards (RH and LH): Refer to EXT-22, "
FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View".
Air duct (inlet), air cleaner cases (upper and lower) with mass air flow sensor and air duct assembly:
Refer to EM-26, "
Exploded View".
Battery and battery tray: Refer to PG-109, "
Removal and Installation".
Drive belt: Refer to EM-12, "
Removal and Installation".
Reservoir tank of radiator. Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
Front wiper arm: Refer to WW-105, "
Exploded View".
4. Disconnect engine room harness at the TCM, ECM and other sides.
CAUTION:
To keep clean harness connector and avoid damage and foreign materials, cover them completely
with plastic bags or something similar.
5. Remove battery bracket with ECM and TCM.
6. Remove extension cowl top. Refer to EXT-20, "
Exploded View".
Engine Room
1. Disconnect heater hoses. Refer to CO-25, "Exploded View".
Install plug to avoid leakage of engine coolant.
2. Remove EVAP hose. Refer to EM-28, "
Exploded View".
3. Disconnect fuel feed hose quick connector at fuel tube side. Refer to EM-44, "
Exploded View".
Install plug to avoid leakage of fuel.
4. Disconnect transaxle shift control cable at transaxle side. Refer to TM-319, "
Exploded View" (VQ25DE) or
TM-157, "
Exploded View" (VQ35DE).
5. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose at engine side. Refer to EM-28, "
Exploded View".
6. Disconnect ground cable.
7. Disconnect A/C compressor piping at A/C compressor side. Refer to HA-36, "
Exploded View".
8. Disconnect suction hoses of power steering oil pump at reservoir tank side. Refer to ST-34, "
Exploded
View".
Install plug to avoid leakage of power steering fluid.
9. Disconnect CVT fluid cooler hoses from radiator. Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".

ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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a. Tighten the bolt No. 2 as shown in the figure. (temporarily)
b. Tighten the bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.
(specified torque)
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leakage
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.
Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-11, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leak-
age at connection points.
- Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
Warm up engine thoroughly to check there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids including
engine oil and engine coolant.
Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
*: Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.: Vehicle front
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Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
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CAMSHAFT
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Check if surface of valve lifter has any wear or cracks.
If anything above is found, replace valve lifter. Refer to EM-136,
"Camshaft".
Valve Lifter Clearance
VALVE LIFTER OUTER DIAMETER Measure the outer diameter at 1/2 height of valve lifter with a
micrometer (A) since valve lifter is in barrel shape.
VALVE LIFTER HOLE DIAMETER Measure the inner diameter of valve lifter hole of cylinder head with
an inside micrometer.
VALVE LIFTER CLEARANCE (Valve lifter clearance) = (Valve lifter hole diameter) – (Valve lifter outer diameter)
If the calculated value is out of the standard, referring to each standard of valve lifter outer diameter and
valve lifter hole diameter, replace either or both valve lifter and cylinder head.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove
CAUTION:
Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011 is detected in self-diagnostic results of CONSULT-III
and it is directed according to inspection procedure of EC section. Refer to EC-137, "
Diagnosis Pro-
cedure".
Check when engine is cold so as to prevent burns from the splashing engine oil.
1. Check engine oil level. Refer to LU-7, "
Inspection".
2. Perform the following procedure so as to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while
checking.
a. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-411, "
Inspection".
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: Refer to EM-136, "Camshaft".
(Intake and exhaust)
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: Refer to EM-136, "Camshaft".
(Intake and exhaust)
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Standard
: Refer to EM-136, "Camshaft".
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CAMSHAFT
b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors. Refer to EM-49, "Exploded View" and EM-44,
"Exploded View".
3. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-79, "
Exploded View".
4. Crank engine, and then check that engine oil comes out from
intake valve timing control solenoid valve hole (A). End crank
after checking.
WARNING:
Be careful not to touch rotating parts. (drive belt, idler pul-
ley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.)
CAUTION:
Prevent splashing by using a shop cloth so as to prevent
the worker from injury from engine oil and so as to prevent engine oil contamination.
Prevent splashing by using a shop cloth so as to prevent engine oil from being splashed to
engine and vehicle. Especially, be careful no to apply engine oil to rubber parts of drive belt,
engine mounting insulator, etc. Wipe engine oil off immediately if it is splashed.
5. Perform the following inspection if engine oil does not come out from intake valve timing control solenoid
valve oil hole of the cylinder head.
Remove oil filter, and then clean it. Refer to LU-10, "
Removal and Installation".
Clean oil groove between oil strainer and intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to LU-2,
"EngineLubricationSystem".
6. Remove components between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT),
and then check each oil groove for clogging.
Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to LU-2, "
EngineLubricationSystem".
7. After inspection, install removed parts in the reverse order.
Inspection for Leakage
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak. Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-11, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leak-
age at connection points.
- Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in the guide may
generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after
hydraulic pressure rises.
Warm up engine thoroughly to check there is no leakage of fuel, or any oil/fluids including engine oil and
engine coolant.
Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
*: Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.1 : Valve timing control cover (bank 2)
: Engine front
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Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
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Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
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b. Drive out valve guide with a press [under a 20 kN (2 ton, 2.0 lmp
ton) pressure] or a hammer and the valve guide drift (commer-
cial service tool).
WARNING:
Cylinder head contains heat. When working, wear protec-
tive equipment to avoid getting burned.
9. Remove spark plug tube, as necessary.
Using a pliers, pull spark plug tube out of cylinder head.
CAUTION:
Take care not to damage cylinder head.
Once removed, spark plug tube will be deformed and cannot be reused. Never remove it unless
absolutely necessary.
ASSEMBLY
1. If valve guide is removed in step 8 (DISASSEMBLY), install it.
Replace with oversized [0.2 mm (0.008 in)] valve guide.
a. Using the valve guide reamer (commercial service tool) (A),
ream cylinder head valve guide hole.
b. Heat cylinder head to 110 to 130°C (230 to 266°F) by soaking in
heated oil (A).
c. Using the valve guide drift (commercial service tool), press valve
guide from camshaft side to the dimensions as in the figure.
WARNING:
Cylinder head contains heat. When working, wear protec-
tive equipment to avoid getting burned.
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Valve guide hole diameter (for service parts):
Intake and exhaust
: Refer to EM-139, "
CylinderHead".
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Intake and exhaust
: Refer to EM-139, "
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d. Using the valve guide reamer (commercial service tool) (A),
apply reamer finish to valve guide.
2. If valve seat is removed in step 7 (DISASSEMBLY), install it.
Replace with oversize [0.5 mm (0.020 in)] valve seat.
a. Ream cylinder head recess diameter (a) for service valve seat.
Be sure to ream in circles concentric to valve guide center.
This will enable valve to fit correctly.
b. Heat cylinder head to 110 to 130°C (230 to 266°F) by soaking in
heated oil (A).
c. Provide valve seats cooled well with dry ice. Force fit valve seat into cylinder head.
WARNING:
Cylinder head contains heat. When working, wear protective equipment to avoid getting burned.
CAUTION:
Avoid directly touching cold valve seats.
d. Using the valve seat cutter set (commercial service tool) or valve
seat grinder, finish seat to the specified dimensions. Refer to
EM-139, "
CylinderHead".
CAUTION:
When using the valve seat cutter, firmly grip cutter handle
with both hands. Then, press on the contacting surface all
around the circumference to cut in a single drive. Improper
pressure on with cutter or cutting many different times may
result in stage valve seat.
e. Using compound, grind to adjust valve fitting.
f. Check again for normal contact. Refer to EM-104, "
Inspection".
3. Install new valve oil seals as follows:Standard
: Refer to EM-139,
"CylinderHead".
(Intake and exhaust)
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: Refer to EM-139,
"CylinderHead".
(Intake and exhaust)
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CYLINDER HEAD
Check the valve spring pressure at specified spring height.
If the installation load or load with valve open is out of the stan-
dard, replace valve spring.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leakage
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.
Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-11, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leak-
age at connection points.
- Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
Warm up engine thoroughly to check there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids including
engine oil and engine coolant.
Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
*: Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
Standard (Intake and exhaust)
: Refer to EM-139,
"CylinderHead". Free height
Installation height
Installation load
Height during valve open
Load with valve open
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Items Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —