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Removal and Installation ........................................42
IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCK-
ER COVER .........................................................
46
Exploded View ........................................................46
Removal and Installation ........................................46
TIMING CHAIN ............................................... ...49
Exploded View ..................................................... ...49
Removal and Installation ........................................49
Inspection ...............................................................57
CAMSHAFT .......................................................59
Exploded View ..................................................... ...59
Removal and Installation ........................................59
Inspection ...............................................................65
OIL SEAL ...........................................................70
VALVE OIL SEAL .................................................. ...70
VALVE OIL SEAL : Removal and Installation .........70
FRONT OIL SEAL .................................................. ...70
FRONT OIL SEAL : Removal and Installation ........71
REAR OIL SEAL .................................................... ...71
REAR OIL SEAL : Removal and Installation ..........71
CYLINDER HEAD ........................................... ...73
Removal and Installation ..................................... ...73
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................76
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............82
ENGINE ASSEMBLY ...................................... ...82
Exploded View ..................................................... ...82
Removal and Installation ........................................82
Inspection ...............................................................85
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY .............87
ENGINE STAND SETTING ............................. ...87
Setting ................................................................. ...87
ENGINE UNIT ....................................................88
Disassembly ........................................................ ...88
Assembly ................................................................88
CYLINDER BLOCK ...........................................89
Exploded View ..................................................... ...89
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................90
Inspection ...............................................................97
HOW TO SELECT PISTON AND BEARING ...106
Description ........................................................... ..106
Connecting Rod Bearing .......................................106
Main Bearing .........................................................108
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ........................................................ ..
111
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............................................................... .
111
General Specification ........................................... .111
Drive Belts .............................................................111
Spark Plug ............................................................112
Exhaust Manifold ..................................................112
Camshaft ...............................................................112
Cylinder Head .......................................................114
Cylinder Block .......................................................116
Connecting Rod Bearing .......................................119
Main Bearing .........................................................120
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SERVICE INFORMATION .. .......................
122
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ..122
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .............................................................. .
122
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ................................
122
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover .123
Precaution for Drain Coolant .................................123
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ............ .123
Precaution for Removal and Disassembly ............123
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment ......................................................................
123
Precaution for Assembly and Installation ............. .123
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening ......................124
Precaution for Liquid Gasket .................................124
PREPARATION ................................................126
Special Service Tool ............................................ .126
Commercial Service Tool ......................................128
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................
130
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise .................. .130
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom .................................................... .
131
DRIVE BELTS ..................................................132
Component .......................................................... .132
Checking Drive Belts .............................................132
Tension Adjustment ..............................................132
Removal and Installation .......................................132
Component .......................................................... .133
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto Ten-
sioner ....................................................................
133
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT .......................135
Component .......................................................... .135
Removal and Installation .......................................135
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ...................................136
INTAKE MANIFOLD ....................................... ..137
Component .......................................................... .137
Removal and Installation .......................................137
EXHAUST MANIFOLD ................................... ..140
Component .......................................................... .140
Removal and Installation .......................................140
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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 al l control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top CoverINFOID:0000000005398025
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield.
Precaution for Drain CoolantINFOID:0000000005398026
• Drain coolant when engine is cooled.
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel PipingINFOID:0000000005398027
• 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:0000000005398028
• When instructed to use special service tools, use the spec ified 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 equiva lent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.
• Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and 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 specif ied, do exactly as specified. Power tools may be used
where noted in the step.
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementINFOID:0000000005398029
• Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precaution for Assembly and InstallationINFOID:0000000005398030
• Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.
• 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 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 assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.
• Release air within route 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.
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• After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill
the engine with the specified oil and coolant. Refer to MA-14,
"Fluids and Lubricants".
CAUTION:
Follow all specific instruct ions in this manual.
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DRIVE BELTS
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DRIVE BELTS
CheckingINFOID:0000000005398037
• Inspection should be done only when engine is cold or over 30
minutes after the engine is stopped.
• Visually check belts for wear, damage, and cracks on inside and edges.
• Turn crankshaft pulley two times clockwise, and make sure tension on all pulleys is equal before doing the test.
• When measuring deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at the ( ) marked point.
• Measure the belt tension and frequency with acous tic tension gauge at the ( ) marked point.
CAUTION:
• When the tension and frequency are measured, the acoustic tension gauge should be used.
• When checking immediately 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 avoid variation in deflection
between pulleys.
Tension AdjustmentINFOID:0000000005398038
CAUTION:
• When belt is replaced with new one, adjust belt tension to the value for “New belt”, because new belt will not fully seat in the pulley groove.
• When tension of the belt being used exceeds “Limit”, adjust it to the value for “After adjusted”.
• When installing a belt, make sure it is correctly engaged with the pulley groove.
• Never allow oil or engine coolant to get on the belt.
• Never twist or bend the belt strongly.
1. Loosen the idler pulley lock nut (A) from the tightening position with the specified torque by 45 degrees.
CAUTION:
1 : Generator
2: Water pump
3 : Crankshaft pulley
4: A/C compressor (with A/C models)
: Idler pulley (without A/C models)
5 : Idler pulley
6: Drive belt
Belt Deflection / Belt Tension and Frequency : Refer to EM-111, "Drive Belts".
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LocationLocation of adjuster and tightening method
Drive belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
1 : Generator
2: Water pump
3 : Crankshaft pulley
4 : A/C compressor
(with A/C models)
: Idler pulley (without A/C models)
5 : Idler pulley
6 : Drive belt
A : Idler pulley lock nut
B : Adjusting bolt
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• When the lock nut is loosened excessively, the idle
r pulley tilts and the correct tension adjust-
ment cannot be performed. Never loo sen it excessively (more than 45 degrees).
• Put a matching mark on the lock nut, and check turning angle with a protractor. Never visually
check the tightening angle.
2. Adjust the belt tension by turning the adjusting bolt. CAUTION:
• When checking immediately after in stallation, first adjust it to the specified value. Then, after
turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified value to avoid variation in deflec-
tion between pulleys.
• When the tension adjustment is performed, the lo ck nut should be in the condition at step“2”. If
the tension adjustment is performed when the lo ck nut is loosened more than the standard, the
idler pulley tilts and the correct tens ion adjustment cannot be performed.
3. Tighten the idler pulley lock nut.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005398039
REMOVAL
1. Loosen the idler pulley lock nut (A), and then adjust the belt ten- sion by turning the adjusting bolt (B).
2. Remove drive belt.
INSTALLATION
1. Pull the idler pulley in the loosening direction, and then tempo- rarily tighten the idler pulley lock nut (A) to the following torque.
NOTE:
Do not move the lock nut from the tightened position. Proceed to step “2”.
2. Install the drive belt to each pulley. CAUTION:
• Make sure that there is no oil, grease, or coolant, etc. in pulley grooves.
• Make sure that the belt is securely inside the groove on each pulley.
3. Adjust drive belt tension by turning the adjusting bolt. Refer to EM-14, "
Tension Adjustment".
CAUTION: Idler pulley lock nut : 34.8 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
1 : Generator
2: Water pump
3 : Crankshaft pulley
4
: A/C compressor (with A/C models)
: Idler pulley (without A/C models)
5 : Idler pulley
6: Drive belt
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1 : Generator
2: Water pump
3 : Crankshaft pulley
4 : A/C compressor (with A/C models)
: Idler pulley (without A/C models)
5 : Idler pulley
6: Drive belt
B : Adjusting bolt
Idler pulley lock nut : 4.4 N·m (0.45 kg-m, 39 in-lb)
(temporary tightening)
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TIMING CHAIN
Check for cracks (A) and any excessive wear (B) at link plates and
roller links of timing chain. Replace timing chain as necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
• Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels incl
uding engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-14, "
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, che ck again for fuel leakage at connection points.
• Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration. NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside chain tensioner drops af ter 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 make sure 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:
* Transaxle fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
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Items Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeakage Level
Engine oil LevelLeakage Level
Other oils and fluid* LevelLeakage Level
Fuel LeakageLeakageLeakage
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CAMSHAFT
Measure the diameter of valve lifter hole of cylinder head with an
inside micrometer (A).
VALVE LIFTER CLEARANCE
• (Valve lifter clearance) = (Valve lifter hole diameter) – (Valve lifter outer diameter)
• If out of the standard, referring to the each standard of va
lve lifter outer diameter and valve lifter hole diame-
ter, replace either or both valve lifter and cylinder head.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak.
• Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels incl uding engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-14, "
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, che ck 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 make sure 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.
Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove
CAUTION:
• Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011 is de tected in self-diagnostic results of CONSULT-III
and it is directed according to inspect ion procedure of EC section. Refer to EC-127, "
Diagnosis Pro-
cedure".
• Check when engine is cold so as to pr event 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-496, "
Inspection".
Standard: Refer to
EM-112, "
Camshaft".
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Standard: Refer to EM-112, "Camshaft".
Items Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeakage Level
Engine oil LevelLeakage Level
Other oils and fluid* LevelLeakage Level
Fuel LeakageLeakageLeakage
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
• Put a “CAUTION: FLAMMABLE” sign in the workshop.
• Be sure to work in a well ventila
ted area and furnish workshop with a CO
2 fire extinguisher.
• Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-496, "
Inspection".
2. Drain engine coolant and engine oil. Refer to CO-12, "
Changing Engine Coolant" and LU-8, "Draining".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant and engine oil on drive belt.
3. Remove the following components and related parts. • Front fender protector (RH). Refer to EI-24, "
Removal and Installation".
• Generator. Refer to SC-25, "
Removal and Installation".
• Exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-6, "
Component".
• Exhaust manifold. Refer to EM-31, "
Exploded View".
• Intake manifold. Refer to EM-28, "
Exploded View".
• Fuel tube and fuel injector. Refer to EM-34, "
Exploded View".
• Water outlet. Refer to CO-25, "
Removal and Installation".
• Drive belt. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation".
• Front cover. Refer to EM-49, "
Exploded View".
• Camshaft. Refer to EM-59, "
Exploded View".
• Air cleaner assembly. Refer to EM-26, "
Removal and Installation".
1. Cylinder head assembly 2. Cylinder head bolt3. Washer
4. Cylinder head gasket A. Refer to EM-73
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