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ME(H6DO)-31
V-belt
MECHANICAL
9. V-belt
A: REMOVAL
1) Install the tool to belt tension adjuster assembly
installation bolt.
2) Rotate the tool clockwise and loosen the V-belt
to remove.
3) Remove the V-belt cover.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1) Replace the V-belt, if cracks, fraying or wear is
found.
2) Make sure that the V-belt automatic belt tension
indicator (A) is within the range (D).
(1) Power steering oil pump pulley
(2) Belt tension adjuster ASSY
(3) Crank pulley
(4) A/C compressor
(5) Belt idler
(6) Generator
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(1)(6)
(4)
(5)(2)
(3)ME-00474
(A) Indicator
(B) Generator
(C) Power steering oil pump pulley
(D) Service limit
(B)
(A)
(D)
(C)
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Engine Assembly
MECHANICAL
10.Engine Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Change the bolt mounting position from (A) to
(B), then completely open the front hood.
3) Remove the collector cover.
4) Collect the refrigerant from A/C system.
AC-20, PROCEDURE, Refrigerant Recovery Pro-
cedure.>
5) Release the fuel pressure.
PRESSURE, PROCEDURE, Fuel.>
6) Remove the battery from vehicle.
SC(H6DO)-25, REMOVAL, Battery.>
7) Remove the air intake duct, air cleaner case and
air intake chamber.
Case.>
take Chamber.>
8) Remove the engine front cover.
9) Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
CO(H6DO)-15, REMOVAL, Radiator.>
NOTE:
Protect the condenser so that it will not be dam-
aged.
10) Remove the fuel hose bracket.
11) Remove the V-belts.
REMOVAL, V-belt.>
12) Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C
compressor.
Tube.>
13) Remove the engine ground terminal.
14) Disconnect the following connector.
(1) Engine harness connectors
(2) Generator connector, terminal and A/C
compressor connector
(3) Power steering switch connector
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(A)
(B)
CO-02176
ME-02653
ME-00476
ME-02654
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ME(H6DO)-33
Engine Assembly
MECHANICAL
15) Disconnect the following hoses.
(1) Brake booster vacuum hose
(2) Heater inlet and outlet hoses
16) Remove the power steering pump with the
bracket.
NOTE:
Do not disconnect the hose and pipe from the pow-
er steering pump body.
17) Remove the reservoir tank with the bracket.
NOTE:
Do not disconnect the hose from the reservoir tank
body.
18) Suspend the power steering pump using wire,
etc.
19) Remove the bolts which hold the vacuum pump
bracket to the engine and transmission.
20) Lift-up the vehicle.
21) Remove the front exhaust pipe.
Pipe.>
NOTE:
Be careful not to let the front exhaust pipe interfere
with water pipes on engine side.
22) Remove the ground cable.
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ME-02656
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ME-02658
ME-02659
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ME(H6DO)-34
Engine Assembly
MECHANICAL
23) Remove the bolts which hold the vacuum pump
bracket to the engine and transmission, then re-
move the vacuum pump with the bracket.
24) Remove the bolts and nuts which hold lower
side of transmission to engine.
25) Remove the nuts which install front cushion
rubber onto front crossmember.
26) Lower the vehicle.
27) Separate the torque converter clutch from drive
plate.
(1) Remove the service hole plug.
(2) Remove the bolts which hold torque con-
verter clutch to drive plate.
(3) Remove other bolts while rotating the en-
gine using socket wrench.
28) Remove the pitching stopper.
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(A) Service hole plug
(A)
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ME(H6DO)-35
Engine Assembly
MECHANICAL
29) Disconnect the fuel delivery hose and evapora-
tion hose.
(1) Disconnect the connector of fuel pipe by
pushing the ST in the direction of arrow.
ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER
(2) Remove the clamp, and disconnect the
evaporation hose from the pipe.
CAUTION:
•Collect fuel from the hose into container.
•Disconnect the hose with its end wrapped
with cloth to prevent fuel from splashing.
30) Support the engine with a lifting device and
wire ropes.
31) Support the transmission with a garage jack.
CAUTION:
Doing this is very important because the trans-
mission lowers for its own weight. This work is
also of great importance for facilitating reinstal-
lation.
CAUTION:
Before removing the engine away from trans-
mission, check to be sure no work has been
overlooked.
32) Separation of engine and transmission:
(1) Remove the starter.
REMOVAL, Starter.>
(2) Remove the bolts which hold upper side of
transmission to engine.
33) Install the ST to converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
34) Remove the engine from vehicle.
(1) Slightly raise the engine.
(2) Raise the transmission with garage jack.
(3) Move the engine horizontally until main shaft
is withdrawn from clutch cover.
(4) Slowly move the engine away from engine
compartment.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body
panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
35) Remove the front cushion rubbers.
(A) Transmission
(B) Garage jack
(A)
(B)
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Engine Assembly
MECHANICAL
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install the front cushion rubbers.
Tightening torque:
35 N·m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
2) Position the engine in engine compartment and
align it with transmission.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body
panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
3) Tighten the bolts which hold upper side of trans-
mission to engine.
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)
4) Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
5) Remove the garage jack.
6) Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:
T1: 50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)
T2: 58 N·m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)
7) Remove the ST from converter case.
NOTE:
Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter
case when removing the ST.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
8) Install the starter.
STALLATION, Starter.>
9) Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate.
(1) Tighten the bolts which hold torque convert-
er clutch to drive plate.
(2) Tighten other bolts while rotating the engine
using socket wrench.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb)
(3) Install the service hole plug to prevent for-
eign matter from being mixed.
10) Lift-up the vehicle.
11) Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold lower
side of the transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)
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T2
T1
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(A) Service hole plug
(A)
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Engine Assembly
MECHANICAL
12) Fasten the vacuum pump bracket to the engine
and transmission using the bolts.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb)
13) Tighten the nuts which install the front cushion
rubber onto crossmember.
Tightening torque:
75 N·m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Make sure the front cushion rubber mounting bolts
(A) and locator (B) are securely installed.
14) Install the front exhaust pipe.
haust Pipe.>
NOTE:
•Be care not to let the front exhaust pipe interfere
with water pipes and crossmember on engine side.
•Be care not to scratch the flange surface of front
exhaust pipe with stud bolt on engine.
15) Connect the ground cable.
16) Lower the vehicle.
17) Install the fuel hose bracket.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.53 ft-lb)
18) Fasten the vacuum pump bracket to the engine
and transmission using the bolts.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb)
19) Install the power steering pump.
Tightening torque:
(A) 15.7 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
(B) 33 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
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(A)(B)(B)(A)ME-00494
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Engine Assembly
MECHANICAL
20) Install the reservoir tank.
Tightening torque:
33 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
21) Connect the following hoses.
(1) Fuel delivery hose and evaporation hose
(2) Heater inlet and outlet hoses
(3) Brake booster vacuum hose
22) Connect the following connectors.
(1) Engine harness connectors
(2) Generator connector and terminal
(3) A/C compressor connector
(4) Power steering switch connector
23) Connect the engine ground terminal.
Tightening torque:
14 N·m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.1 ft-lb)
24) Install the A/C pressure hoses.
25) Install the V-belts.
STALLATION, V-belt.>
26) Install the radiator to vehicle.
CO(H6DO)-17, INSTALLATION, Radiator.>
27) Install the battery to vehicle.
SC(H6DO)-25, REMOVAL, Battery.>
28) Fill engine coolant.
COOLANT, REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.>
29) Check the ATF level and replenish it if neces-
sary.
mission Fluid.>
30) Charge the A/C system with refrigerant.
to AC-21, PROCEDURE, Refrigerant Charging
Procedure.>
31) Install the engine front cover.
32) Install the air intake duct, air cleaner case and
air intake chamber.
LATION, Air Intake Duct.>
INSTALLATION, Air Cleaner Case.>
IN(H6DO)-6, INSTALLATION, Air Intake Cham-
ber.>
33) Install the collector cover.
34) Change the bolt mounting position from (B) to
(A), then close the front hood.
35) Lower the vehicle from the lift.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the pipes and hoses are installed firmly.
2) Check the engine coolant and ATF are at speci-
fied levels.
3) Start the engine and check for leaks of fuel, ex-
haust gas, engine coolant, etc. Also check for noise
and vibrations.
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ME-00476
ME-02663
(A)
(B)