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EM-12
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not relatedFront of en-
gine
Squeak-
ing or
fizzing
AB—B—C
Drive belts
(Sticking or
slipping)Drive belts deflection
EM-13
Creaking A B A B A B Drive belts
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing op-
eration
Squall
Creaking AB—BAB Water pump
noiseWater pump operation
CO-20
Rattle — — A — — — VTC VTC lock pin clearanceEM-62
Location of
noise Type of
noise Operating condition of engine
Source of noise Check item Refer-
ence page
Be-
fore
warm- up After
warm- up When
start- ing When
idling When
racing While
driv- ing
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EM-14
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DRIVE BELTS
2. Install Tool on drive belt auto tensioner pulley bolt, move in thedirection of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner) as shown.
WARNING:
Avoid placing hand in a locatio n where pinching may occur
if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
3. Remove the drive belt.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure belt is securely installed around all pulleys.
• Rotate the crankshaft pulley several turns clockwise to equalize belt tension between pulleys.
• Make sure belt tension is within the allowable working range, using the indicator notch on the drive belt auto tensioner. Refer to EM-13, "
Checking Drive Belts".
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner and Idler PulleyINFOID:0000000005885864
REMOVAL
1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the drive belt auto tensioner and idler pulley using power tool.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Tool number : — (J-46535)
WBIA0537E
WBIA0607E
1. Drive belt auto tensioner
2. Idler pulley
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EM-18
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CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE
CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE
Valve ClearanceINFOID:0000000005885869
INSPECTION
NOTE:
Perform the following inspection after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or valve-related parts,
or if there are unusual engine conditions due to changes in valve clearance over time (starting, idling, and/or
noise).
1. Warm up the engine. Then stop the engine.
2. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-25, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the RH bank and LH bank rocker covers using power tool. Refer to EM-38, "
Removal and Instal-
lation".
4. Turn the crankshaft pulley in the normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to align TDC identification notch
(without paint mark) with timing indicator.
5. At this time, make sure both the intake and exhaust cam noses of No. 1 cylinder (top front on LH bank) face outside.
• If they do not face outside, turn crankshaft pulley once more.
KBIA2476E
KBIA0400J
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CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCEEM-19
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6. Measure valve clearances at the locations marked “×
” as shown
in the table below (locations indicated with black arrow).
• : Engine front
• (black): Measurable at No.1 cylinder compression top dead center
• (white): Measurable at No. 3 cylinder compression top dead center
•A: RH
•B: LH
• C: Exhaust
• D: Intake
NOTE:
Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
• No. 1 cylinder compression TDC
• Measure valve clearance using suitable tool. Refer to EM-108,
"Standard and Limit".
CAUTION:
If the inspection was carried out with a cold engine, make
sure the values with a fully warmed up engine are still
within specifications.
7. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise 270 ° from the position of No. 1 cylinder compression TDC to obtain
No. 3 cylinder compression TDC.
Measuring position (RH bank) No. 2 cyl
(E) No. 4 cyl
(F) No. 6 cyl
(G) No. 8 cyl
(H)
No. 1 cylinder at TDC EXH
×
INT ××
Measuring position (LH bank) No. 1 cyl
(J) No. 3 cyl
(K) No. 5 cyl
(L) No. 7 cyl
(M)
No. 1 cylinder at TDC INT
××
EXH ××
WBIA0713E
KBIA0185E
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CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCEEM-21
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9. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise 90°
from the position of No.
3 cylinder compression TDC (clockwise by 360 ° from the posi-
tion of No. 1 cylinder compression TDC) to measure the intake
and exhaust valve clearances of No. 6 cylinder (G) and the
exhaust valve clearance of No. 2 cylinder (E).
• : Front
•A: RH
•B: LH
• C: Exhaust
• D: Intake
• E: No. 2 cylinder
• F: No. 4 cylinder
• G: No. 6 cylinder
• H: No. 8 cylinder
• J: No. 1 cylinder
• K: No. 3 cylinder
• L: No. 5 cylinder
• M: No. 7 cylinder
10. If out of specifications, adjust as necessary.
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
• Perform adjustment depending on the selected head thickness of the valve lifter.
• The specified valve lifter thickness is the dimension at normal temperatures. Ignore dimensional differences
caused by temperature. Us e the specifications for hot engine condition to adjust.
1. Remove the camshaft. Refer to EM-53, "
Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the valve lifters at the locations that are out of specification.
3. Measure the center thickness of the removed valve lifters using suitable tool.
4. Use the equation below to calculate the valve lifter thickness for replacement.
• Valve lifter thickness calculation:Thickness of replacement valve lifter = t1+ (C1 - C2)
t1 = Thickness of removed valve lifter
C1 = Measured valve clearance
C2= Standard valve clearance:
• Thickness of a new valve lifter can be identified by stamp marks on the reverse side (inside the cylinder).
Stamp mark N788 indicates 7.88 mm (0.3102 in) in thickness.
• Available thickness of valve lifter: 25 sizes with range 7.88 to 8.36 mm (0.3102 to 0.3291 in) in steps of 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
(when manufactured at factory). Refer to EM-108, "
Standard
and Limit".
5. Install the selected valve lifter.
WBIA0713E
KBIA0057E
KBIA0119E
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< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
a. Remove the oil pan (lower) bolts in the reverse order as shownusing power tool.
• : Engine front
b. Insert Tool between the lower oil pan and the upper oil pan. CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
• Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the matingsurfaces.
• Tap the seal cutter to insert it (1).
• In areas where the Tool is diffi cult to use, lightly tap to
slide it (2).
3. Remove the oil strainer from the oil pan (upper).
4. Remove the oil cooler, if necessary. Refer to LU-12, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove the oil pan (upper) using the following steps.
a. Remove the oil pan (upper) bolts in the reverse order as shown. • : Engine front
b. Remove the oil pan (upper) from the cylinder block by prying it at the points shown, using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surface.
AWBIA0832ZZ
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
WBIA0566E
AWBIA0833ZZ
KBIA2468E
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EM-46
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TIMING CHAIN
7. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
a. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise to align the TDC identifica-tion notch (without paint mark) with the timing indicator on the
front cover.
b. At this time, make sure both intake and exhaust cam lobes of No. 1 cylinder (top front on LH bank) point outside.
• If they do not point outside, turn crankshaft pulley once more.
8. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
a. Loosen the crankshaft pulley bolts using a hammer handle to secure the crankshaft.
b. Remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft using tool. • Remove the crankshaft pulley using suitable tool. Set the boltsin the two bolt holes [M6 x 1.0 mm (0.04 in)] on the front sur-
face.
NOTE:
The dimension between the centers of the two bolt holes is 61
mm (2.40 in).
9. Remove the front cover.
a. Loosen and remove the bolts in the reverse of order shown.
b. Cut the liquid gasket and remove the covers using Tool. CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surfaces.
10. Remove the front oil seal using suitable tool. CAUTION:
Do not damage front cover.
KBIA2476E
KBIA0400J
PBIC0053E
KBIA2477E
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
KBIA2478E
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TIMING CHAINEM-49
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1. Make sure the crankshaft key and camshaft dowel pin RH bank
and camshaft dowel pin LH bank are facing in the direction
shown.
2. Install the camshaft sprockets. • Install the camshaft sprocket INT (VTC) (A) and camshaftsprockets EXH (B) by selectively using the groove of the
dowel pin according to the bank. (Common part used for both
exhaust banks.)
NOTE:
Use the groove marked "R" for RH bank and "L" for LH bank.
• Lock the hexagonal part of the camshaft in the same way as for removal, and tighten the bolts.
3. Install the crankshaft sprockets for both banks. • Install LH bank crankshaft sprocket (B) and RH bank crank-shaft sprocket (C) so that their flange side (A) (the larger diam-
eter side without teeth) faces in the direction shown.
NOTE:
The same parts are used but facing directions are different.
4. Install the timing chains and associated parts. • Align the alignment mark on each sprocket and the timing chain for installation.CAUTION:
• Before installing timing chain tensioner, it is possible to change the position of alignment mark
on timing chain and each sprocket . After the alignment marks are aligned, keep them aligned
by holding them by hand.
• Install the slack guides and tension guides onto the correct side by checking the identification mark on
the surface.
• Install the chain tensioner with t he plunger locked in with the stopper pin.
CAUTION:
• Before and after the installation of the timing chain tensioner, make sure that the alignment
mark on the timing chain is not out of alignment.
• After installing the timing chain tensioner, remove the stopp er pin to release the tensioner.
Make sure the tensioner is released.
• To avoid chain-link skipping of the timing chain, do not move crankshaft or camshafts until the
front cover is installed.
5. In the same way as for the RH bank, install the timing chain and associated parts on the LH bank.
6. Install the oil pump.
SBIA0356E
AWBIA0151ZZ
WBIA0701E
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