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3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, se curing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headliner and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the cons ole panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the c onsole at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lens loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of thes e incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component installed on the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.
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Use the Chart Below to Help You
Find the Cause of the SymptomINFOID:0000000005398036
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not relatedLocation
of noise Type of
noise Operating condition of engine
Source of noise Check item Refer-
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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-20
Rattle C A — A B C Camshaft
bearing
noiseCamshaft journal oil
clearance
Camshaft runout
EM-112EM-112
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil panSlap or
knock
—A—BB—
Piston pin
noisePiston to piston pin oil
clearance
Connecting rod small
end clearance
EM-116
EM-119
Slap or
rap
A——BBA
Piston
slap noisePiston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsion EM-116EM-116
EM-116
EM-119
Knock A B C B B B
Connect-
ing rod
bearing
noiseConnecting rod small
end clearance
Connecting rod bearing
oil clearance
EM-116EM-119
Knock A B — A B C
Main bear-
ing noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runout EM-120EM-116
Front of
engine
Front cov-
erTapping or
ticking
AA—BBB Timing
chain and
chain ten-
sioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operation
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Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or fizz-
ing
AB—B—C Drive belt
(Sticking
or slip-
ping)Drive belt deflection
E M - 111
CreakingA B ABAB Drive belt
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing op-
eration
Squall
Creak AB—BAB Water
pump
noise
Water pump operation
CO-22
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AIR CLEANER FILTER
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005398040
REMOVAL
1. Push the tabs (A) of both ends of the air cleaner cover (1) into
the inside (B).
2. Pull up the air cleaner cover (1) and remove it (C).
3. Remove air cleaner filter (1) and holder (2) assembly from the air cleaner case.
4. Remove the air cleaner filter (1) from the holder (2).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
It is necessary to replace the air cleaner filter at the recommended intervals, more often under dusty driving
conditions. Refer to MA-9, "
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance".
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Install the air cleaner cover (1) in the direction shown.
• Air cleaner filter (2)
• Holder (3)
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CYLINDER HEAD
b. Drive out valve guide with a press [under a 20 kN (2 ton, 2.2 US
ton, 2.0 lmp ton) pressure] or a hammer and the valve guide
drift.
WARNING:
Cylinder head contains heat . Wear protective equipment to
avoid getting burned.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Valve Dimensions
• Check the dimensions of each valve. For the dimensions, refer to EM-114, "Cylinder Head".
• If dimensions are out of the standard, replace valve and check valve seat contact.
Valve Guide Clearance
Valve Stem Diameter• Measure the diameter of valve stem with micrometer (A).
Valve Guide Inner Diameter• Measure the inner diameter of valve guide with bore gauge.
Valve Guide Clearance
• (Valve guide clearance) = (Valve guide inner diameter) – (Valve stem diameter)
• If the calculated value exceeds the limit, replace valve and/or valve guide.
Valve Seat Contact
• After confirming that the dimensions of valve guides and valves are within the specifications, perform this procedure.
• Apply prussian blue (or white lead) onto contacting surface of valve seat to check the condition of the valve contact on the surface.
• Check if the contact area band is continuous all around the circum-
ference.
• If not, grind to adjust valve fitting and check again. If the contacting surface still has “NG” conditions even after the re-check, replace
valve seat. Refer to EM-76, "
Disassembly and Assembly".
Valve Spring Squareness
SEM931C
Standard : Refer to EM-114, "Cylinder Head".
Standard : Refer to EM-114, "
Cylinder Head".
Standard and Limit : Refer to EM-114, "
Cylinder Head".
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A: OK
B: NGJPBIA0187ZZ
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d. Using suitable tool or valve seat grinder, finish seat to the speci-
fied dimensions. Refer to EM-114, "
Cylinder Head".
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 cu t in a single drive. Improper
pressure on with cutter or cu tting 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-76, "
Disassembly and Assembly".
3. Install valve oil seal. • Install with Tool (A) to match dimension as shown.
4. Install valve spring seat.
5. Install valve. • Install larger diameter to intake side.
6. Install valve spring. NOTE:
It can be installed in either direction.
7. Install valve spring retainer.
8. Install valve collet. • Compress valve spring with Tool (A). Install valve collet with amagnet hand (B).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage valve lifter holes.
• Tap valve stem edge lightly with a plastic hammer after instal-
lation to check its installed condition.
9. Install valve lifter.
10. Install spark plug with a suitable tool.
SEM934C
Height “H” : 13.2 - 13.8 mm (0.520 - 0.543 in)
Tool number : KV10115600 (J-38958)
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Tool number : KV10116200 (J-26336-B) : KV10115900 (J-26336-20)
: KV10109220 ( — )
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HOW TO SELECT PISTON AND BEARING
HOW TO SELECT PISTON AND BEARING
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005398084
• The identification grade stamped on each part is the
grade for the dimension measured in new condition.
This grade cannot apply to reused parts.
• For reused or repaired parts, measure the dimension accurately. Determine the grade by comparing the measurement with the values of each selection table.
• For details of the measurement method of each part, the reuse standar ds and the selection method of the
selective fitting parts, follow the procedures.
Connecting Rod BearingINFOID:0000000005398085
WHEN NEW CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT ARE USED
1. Apply connecting rod big end diameter grade stamped (C) on connecting rod side face to the row in the “Connecting Rod
Bearing Selection Table”.
2. Apply crankshaft pin journal diameter grade stamped (B) on
crankshaft front side to the column in the “Connecting Rod Bear-
ing Selection Table”.
3. Read the symbol at the cross point of selected row and column in the “Connecting Rod Bearing Selection Table”.
4. Apply the symbol obtained to the “Connecting Rod Bearing Grade Table” to select connecting rod bearing.
WHEN CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT ARE REUSED
1. Measure the dimensions of the connecting rod big end diameter and crankshaft pin journal diameter indi-
vidually. Refer to EM-97, "
Inspection".
Selection points Selection parts Selection itemsSelection methods
Between cylinder block and
crankshaft Main bearingMain bearing grade (bearing
thickness) Determined by match of cylin-
der block bearing housing
grade (inner diameter of hous-
ing) and crankshaft journal
grade (outer diameter of jour-
nal)
Between crankshaft and con-
necting rod Connecting rod bearingConnecting rod bearing grade
(bearing thickness) Combining service grades for
connecting rod big end diame-
ter and crankshaft pin outer di-
ameter determine connecting
rod bearing selection.
A : Oil hole
B : Cylinder number
D : Front mark
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A : Main journal diameter grade (No. 1 to 5 from left)
B : Crankshaft pin journal diameter grade (No. 1 to 4 from left)
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OUse the Chart Below to Help You
Find the Cause of the SymptomINFOID:0000000005398109
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not relatedD. Drive belt
E. Crankshaft pulleyF. A/C compressor
G. Water pump H. GeneratorI. Tension pulley
J. Valve mechanism K. Valves
Location of noise Type of
noise Operating condition of engine
Source of noise Check item
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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-223
Rattle C A — A B C Camshaft
bearing
noiseCamshaft journal oil
clearance
Camshaft runout
EM-166EM-166
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil panSlap or
knock
—A—BB—
Piston pin
noisePiston to piston pin oil
clearance
Connecting rod bushing
oil clearance
EM-212
EM-212
Slap or
rap
A——BBA
Piston
slap noisePiston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsion EM-212EM-212
EM-212
EM-212
Knock A B C B B B
Connect-
ing rod
bearing
noiseConnecting rod bushing
oil clearance
Connecting rod bearing
oil clearance
EM-212EM-212
Knock A B — A B C
Main bear-
ing noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runout EM-212EM-212
Front of
engine
Front cov-
erTapping or
ticking
AA—BBB Timing
chain and
chain ten-
sioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operation
EM-157
Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or fizz-
ing
AB—B—C Drive belt
(Sticking
or slip-
ping)Drive belt deflection
EM-132
CreakingA B ABAB Drive belt
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing op-
eration
Squall
Creak AB—BAB Water
pump
noiseWater pump operation
CO-44
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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Align marks.
• Attach each joint securely.
• Screw clamps firmly.
Changing Air Cleaner FilterINFOID:0000000005398118
REMOVAL
1. Push the tabs (A) of both ends of the air cleaner cover (1) into
the inside (B).
2. Pull up the air cleaner cover (1) and remove it (C).
3. Remove the air cleaner filter (1) and holder (2) assembly from the air cleaner case.
4. Remove the air cleaner filter (1) from the holder (2).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
It is necessary to replace the air cleaner filter at the recommended intervals, more often under dusty driving
conditions. Refer to MA-9, "
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance".
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Install the air cleaner cover (1) in the direction shown.
• Air cleaner filter (2)
• Holder (3)
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