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COMPRESSION PRESSURE
COMPRESSION PRESSURE
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1. Warm up engine thoroughly. Then, stop it.
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-153, "
Work Procedure".
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-III is not used to release fuel pr essure leave the fuel pump fuse disconnected until
step 7.
3. Remove fuel pump fuse in IPDM E/R. NOTE:
 For the fuse number, refer to EC-114, "
Wiring Diagram".
 For the fuse arrangement, refer to PG-143, "
Fuse, Connector and Terminal Arrangement".
4. Remove engine cover. Refer to EM-25, "
Exploded View".
5. Remove ignition coil and spark plug from each cylinder. Refer to EM-29, "
Exploded View".
6. Connect engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT-III).
7. Install the compression tester with Tool [SST: EG15050500 (J- 45402)] into the spark plug hole.
8. Measure compression pressure using compressi on gauge connected with flexible type adapter (commer-
cial service tool).
9. With accelerator pedal fully depressed, turn ignition switch to “START” for cranking. When the gauge pointer stabilizes, read the compression pressure and the engine rpm. Perform these steps to check each
cylinder.
CAUTION:
 Measure a six-cylinder under the same conditio ns since a measurement depends on measure-
ment conditions (engine water temperature, etc.).
 Always use a fully changed battery to obtain the specified engine speed.
 If the engine speed is out of the specified range, c heck battery liquid for proper gravity. Check the
engine speed again with normal battery gravity. Refer to PG-159, "
How to Handle Battery".
 If compression pressure is below the minimum value, check valve clearances and parts associated with combustion chamber (valve, valve seat, piston, pi ston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head, cylinder head
gasket). After checking, measure compression pressure again.
 If a cylinder has low compression pressure, pour a small amount of engine oil into the spark plug hole of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
- If the added engine oil improves the compression, pi ston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check pis-
ton rings and replace if necessary. Refer to EM-107, "
Disassembly and Assembly".
- If the compression pressure remains at low level despite the addition of engine oil, valves may be mal- functioning. Check valves for damage. Replace valve or valve seat accordingly. Refer to EM-107, "
Dis-
assembly and Assembly".
 If two adjacent cylinders have respectively low co mpression pressure and their compression remains
low even after the addition of engine oil, cylinder head gaskets are leaking. In such a case, replace cyl-
inder head gaskets. Refer to EM-87, "
Removal and Installation".
10. After inspection is completed, install removed parts.
11. Start the engine, and check that the engine runs smoothly.
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Compression pressure : Refer to EM-132, "GeneralSpecification".
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EM-46
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HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL HOSE
 Check that rotation stopper (A) of fuel feed hose contact highpressure fuel pump.
6. Tighten mounting bolts that are temporarily tightened in step 3.
7. Connect harness connector to high pressure fuel pump.
8. Install fuel pump connector protector.
9. Connect harness connector to low fuel pressure sensor.
10. Note the following, and connect quick connector to install fuel feed hose.
a. Check the connection for foreign material and damage.
b. Align center to insert quick connector straightly into fuel tube. NOTE:
The figure shows engine side as an example.
 Insert fuel tube into quick connector until the top spool on fueltube is inserted completely and the second level spool is posi-
tioned slightly below quick connector bottom end.
CAUTION:
 Hold “A” position in the figure when inserting fuel tube
into quick connector.
 Carefully align center to avoid inclined insertion to pre-
vent damage to O-ring inside quick connector.
 Insert until you hear a “c lick” sound and actually feel
the engagement.
 To avoid misidentification of engagement with a similar sound , be sure to perform the next
step.
c. Before clamping fuel feed hose with hose clamps, pull quick connector hard by hand holding “A” position.
Check it is completely engaged (connected) so that it does not come out from fuel feed tube.
d. Install quick connector cap to quick connector connection.  Install so that the arrow mark on the side faces up.
CAUTION:
 Check that quick connector and fuel tube are securely fitinto quick connector cap installation groove.
 If quick connector cap canno t be installed smoothly,
quick connector may have not been installed correctly.
Check connection again.
11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check for Fuel Leakage
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (with the engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check that
there is no fuel leakage at connection points.
NOTE:
Use mirrors for checking at points out of clear sight.
2. Start the engine. With engine speed increased, check again that there is no fuel leakage at connection
points.
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FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBEEM-53
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 Apply engine oil to O-ring.
 Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-
ure.
8. Install fuel feed tube (pump side) to fuel feed tube (bank side) as per the following:
CAUTION:
Never reuse fuel feed tube (pump side).
a. Apply engine oil to flare screw parts of high pr essure pump side and fuel feed tube (bank side) side.
b. Manually tighten 2 flare nuts without using a t ool until they are seated to screw thread.
c. Tighten mounting bolt (A).
d. Tighten flare nuts in numerical order as shown in the figure.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check for Fuel Leakage
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (with the engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check that
there is no fuel leakage at connection points.
NOTE:
Use mirrors for checking at points out of clear sight.
2. Start the engine. With engine speed increased, check again that there is no fuel leakage at connection
points.
CAUTION:
Never touch the engine immediately after it is stopped because the engine is extremely hot.
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EM-56
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OIL PAN (LOWER) AND OIL STRAINER
b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser(commercial service tool) to the oil pan (lower) as shown in the
figure.
Use Genuine RTV silicone seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
CAUTION:
Attaching must be done with in 5 minutes after coating.
c. Install oil pan (lower).  Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-ure.
3. Install oil pan drain plug.  Refer to the figure of the components of on the prior page for installation direction of drain plug washer.Refer to EM-54, "
Exploded View".
4. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step. NOTE:
Wait at least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed before pouring engine oil.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Clean oil strainer if any object is attached.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level and adjust engine oil. Refer to LU-7, "Inspection".
2. Start engine, and check there is no leakage of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 15 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level again. Refer to LU-7, "
Inspection".
a : 7.5 - 9.5 mm (0.295 - 0.374 in)
b: φ4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.157 - 0.197 in)
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EM-60
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OIL PAN (UPPER)
3. Install oil pan (lower). Refer to EM-55, "Removal and Installation".
4. Install in the reverse order of removal. NOTE:
At least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed, pour engine oil.
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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Clean oil strainer if any object is attached.
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
1. Check the engine oil level and adjust engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "Inspection".
2. Start engine, and check there is no leakage of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 15 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level again. Refer to LU-9, "
Inspection".
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EM-64
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TIMING CHAIN
24. Remove oil pump and oil pump drive spacer.
25. Remove front oil seal from front cover using suitable tool. Use screwdriver for removal.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front cover.
26. Remove O-rings (1), (2), (3) from cylinder heads and cylinder block.
27. Remove oil filter (for valve timing control solenoid valve), if necessary.
28. Remove timing chain tensioner cover from front cover, if necessary.  Use seal cutter [SST: KV10111100 (J-37228)] to cut liquid gasket for removal.
29. Remove timing chain tensioner (bank 1) as per the following: NOTE:
To remove timing chain and related parts, start with those on bank 1. The procedure for removing parts on
bank 2 is omitted because it is the same as that for bank 1.
a. Push both sides of spring (A) against spring tension, and then press in plunger with a slack guide (2).
b. Insert a stopper pin (A) into the body hole, and then fix it with the
plunger pushed in.
30. Remove high pressure fuel pump camshaft.
31. Remove tension guide and slack guide.
32. Remove exhaust camshaft sprocket as per the following:  Secure the hexagonal portion of exhaust camshaf t using a wrench to loosen mounting bolt.
33. Remove timing chain and crankshaft sprocket. CAUTION:
After removing timing chain, never turn cranksh aft and camshaft separately, or valves will strike
the piston head.
34. Remove intake camshaft sprocket as per the following:
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TIMING CHAINEM-73
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Check for cracks and any excessive
wear at link plates and roller
links of timing chain. Replace timing chain if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
Inspection for Leakage
The following are procedures for chec king fluid leakage, lubricant leakage. Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If any are less than the
required quantity, fill them to the specified level. Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
 Follow the procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch to the “ON” position (with engi ne stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping,
check for fuel leakage 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 a malfunction. The
noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
 Warm up engine thoroughly to check that there is no leak age 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 them to the specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. A: Crack
B: Wear
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Items Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Transmission /
transaxle fluid AT & CVT Models Leakage Level / Leakage Leakage
MT Models Level / Leakage Leakage Level / Leakage
Other oils and fluids* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
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EM-84
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CAMSHAFT
 Move control shaft (A) to the small stopper and large stopper tocheck that the control shaft functions smoothly.
CAUTION:
Turn VVEL ladder assembly upside down to prevent the drive
shaft from dropping off.
RINK CHECK FOR BACK-LASH (BONDING) Check that the link and the shaft of drive shaft and control shaft are
not fixed.
 Check this by moving drive shaft and control shaft in the axial and
rotation directions.
 If there is an unusualness related to the above three items, replace VVEL ladder assembly & cylinder head
assembly.
NOTE:
VVEL ladder assembly cannot be replaced as a singl e part, because it is machined together with cylinder
head assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove
CAUTION:
 Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011, P 0021 are detected in self-diagnostic results of CON-
SULT-III and it is directed according to inspection procedure of EC section. Refer to EC-177, "
DTC
Logic".
 Check when engine is cold to prevent burns from the splashing engine oil.
1. Check engine oil level. Refer to LU-7, "
Inspection".
2. Perform the following procedure to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while checking.
a. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-153, "
Work Procedure".
b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors.
3. Remove valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-61, "
Exploded View".
4. Crank engine, and then check that engine oil comes out from valve timing control solenoid valve hole (A). End crank after
checking.
WARNING:
Be careful not to touch rotati ng parts (drive belt, idler pul-
ley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
 Prevent splashing by using a shop cloth to prevent the worker from injury from en gine oil and to prevent engine
oil contamination.
 Prevent splashing by using a shop cloth to prevent engine oil from being splashed to engine and
vehicle. Especially, be careful not to apply engine oil to rubber parts of drive belt, engine mount-
ing insulator, etc. Wipe engine oil out immediately if it is splashed.
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