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• If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, follow the procedures in the applica-
ble sections.
• Always use the support poin t specified for lifting.
• Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for unavoid-
able reasons, support at the rear axle jacking point with a transmission jack or similar tool before
starting work, in preparation for the backward shif t of center of gravity.
• For supporting points fo r lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to GI-38, "
Garage Jack and
Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift".
REMOVAL
Outline
Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from t he vehicle downward. Separate the engine and the tran-
saxle.
Preparation
1. Remove the hood assembly. Refer to BL-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the cowl top cover and cowl top extension assembly. Refer to EI-24, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-499, "
Inspection".
4. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
5. Remove the following parts. • Engine under cover. Refer to EI-15, "
Removal and Installation".
• Front road wheels and tires. Refer to WT-7, "
Adjustment".
• Front fender protector (RH and LH). Refer to EI-26, "
Removal and Installation".
• Battery and battery tray. Refer to SC-7, "
Removal and Installation".
• Drive belt. Refer to EM-14, "
Removal and Installation".
• Air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-25, "
Exploded View".
• Radiator hose (upper and lower). Refer to CO-16, "
Component".
• Disconnect cooling fan controller wiring harness.
• Remove coolant reservoir tank.
• Remove fan shroud and cooling fan assembly. Refer to CO-18, "
Component (Models with A/C)" or CO-
18, "Component (Models without A/C)".
Engine Room LH
1. Disconnect all connections of engine harness around the engine mounting insulator (LH), and then tem-
porarily secure the engine harness into the engine side.
CAUTION:
Protect connectors using a resin bag against foreign materials.
2. Remove ground cable at transaxle side.
3. Disconnect fuel feed hose at engine side. Refer to EM-33, "
Exploded View".
4. Disconnect EVAP purge hose and brake booster vacuum hose.
5. Disconnect heater hoses, and install plugs them to prevent engine coolant from draining. Refer to CO-16,
"Component".
6. Disconnect control linkage from transaxle. Refer to AT-213, "
A/T Shift Selector Removal and Installation"
(A/T), MT-14, "Exploded View" (M/T).
7. Disconnect the clutch tube at tr ansmission side (if equipped). Refer to CL-15, "
Removal and Installation".
Engine Room RH
1. Remove ground cable between front cover and vehicle.
2. Remove generator and generator br acket (A/C models). Refer to SC-25, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from t he engine. Temporarily secure it on the vehicle side
with a rope to avoid putting load on it (if equipped). Refer to MTC-78, "
Removal and Installation of Com-
pressor - HR16DE".
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove front wheel sensor (LH and RH) for ABS from steering knuckle (if equipped). Refer to BRC-33,
"Removal and Installation" (ABS) or BRC-86, "Removal and Installation" (VDC/TCS/ABS).
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4. Remove engine mounting insulator (RH) (1), engine mounting
bracket (RH) (2) and engine mounting stay (3).
5. Remove engine mounting insulator (LH) (4) through bolt secur- ing nut (A).
6. Carefully lower jack, or raise lift to remove the engine and the transaxle assembly. CAUTION:
• Make sure that no part interferes with the vehicle side.
• Before and during this lifting, alw ays check if any harnesses are left connected.
• During the removal, always be careful to prevent the vehicle from falling off the lift due to
changes in the center of gravity.
• If necessary, support the vehicle by setting jack or suitable tool at the rear.
Separation
1. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-19, "Removal and Installation HR16DE".
2. Lift with a hoist and separate the engine from the transaxle assembly. Refer to EM-82, "
Exploded View".
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Do not allow engine oil to get on engine mounting insulator. Be careful not to damage engine mounting insu-
lator.
• Make sure that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten nuts and bolts.
• Tighten engine mounting insulator (RH) bolts in the numerical
order shown.
InspectionINFOID:0000000005930964
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• 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, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
• Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
• Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leak age of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids including
engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to spec- ified level, if necessary.
• Summary of the inspection items:
JPBIA0512ZZ
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JPBIA0280ZZ
Item Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeakage Level
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
ENGINE STAND SETTING
SettingINFOID:0000000005930965
NOTE:
Explained here is how to disassemble with engine stand supporting transmission surface. When using differ-
ent type of engine stand, note with difference in steps and etc.
1. Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from
the vehicle, and separate the transaxle from the
engine. Refer to EM-82, "
Exploded View".
2. Remove clutch cover and clutch disc (if equipped). Refer to CL-16, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove flywheel or driveplate. • Secure flywheel or driveplate with Tool, and remove bolts.
CAUTION:
• Never disassemble flywheel.
• Never place flywheel or driveplate with signal plate facing down.
• When handling signal plate, take car e not to damage or scratch it.
• Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents it from becoming magnetized.
4. Lift the engine with a hoist to install it onto widely use engine stand. CAUTION:
• Use the engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately 135 kg (298 lb) or more] large
enough for supporting the engine weight.
• If the load capacity of stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to reduce the poten-
tial risk of overturning stand.
- Intake manifold: Refer to EM-27, "
Exploded View".
- Exhaust manifold: Refer to EM-30, "
Exploded View".
- Rocker cover: Refer to EM-46, "
Exploded View".
NOTE:
The figure shows an example of widely use engine stand that
can support mating surface of transaxle with flywheel or drive-
plate removed.
CAUTION:
Before removing the hanging chains, make sure the engine
stand is stable and there is no risk of overturning.
5. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-8, "
Draining".
6. Drain engine coolant by removing water drain plug (1) from RH side of the engine. Tool number : KV11105210 (J-44716)
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7. Remove piston from connecting rod.
• Use Tool and a press to remove the piston pin.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the piston and connecting rod.
NOTE:
The joint between the connecting rod and the piston pin is a
press fit.
8. Remove the main bearing cap in the following procedure. • Measure crankshaft end play before loosening main bearing cap bolts. Refer to EM-97, "
Inspection"
a. Loosen and remove bolts in several steps in reverse of the
numerical order shown.
• TORX socket (size: E14) can be used.
b. Label parts for assembly and remove the main beari ng cap from the cylinder block while tapping lightly
with a plastic hammer.
CAUTION:
Identify installation positions, and store th em without mixing up.
9. Remove crankshaft (2). CAUTION:
• Be careful not damage or deform signal plate (1) mountedon crankshaft.
• When setting crankshaft on a flat floor surface, use a block of wood to avoid interference between signal plate
and the floor surface.
• Never remove signal plate unl ess it is necessary to do so.
NOTE:
When removing or installing signal plate, use TORX socket (size
T40).
10. Pull rear oil seal out from rear end of crankshaft.
11. Label parts for assembly and remove main bearing (upper and lower) and thrust bearings from cylinder block and main bearing cap.
CAUTION:
Identify installation positions, and store th em without mixing up.
ASSEMBLY
1. Fully air-blow engine coolant and engine oil passages in cylinder block, cylinder bore and crankcase to
remove any foreign material.
WARNING:
Use goggles to protect your eyes.Tool number (A) : KV10109730 ( — )
Tool number (B) : KV10110310 ( — )
Tool number (C) : ST13030020 ( — )
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Measure the outer diameter of piston pin with a micrometer.
Connecting Rod Small End Clearance
(Connecting rod small end clearance) = (Connecting rod sm
all end inner diameter) – (Piston pin outer diame-
ter)
• If the measured value is out of the standard, repl ace connecting rod assembly and/or piston and piston pin
assembly.
• If replacing connecting rod assembly, use "CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" to select con-
necting rod bearing.
CYLINDER BLOCK TOP SURFACE DISTORTION
• Using a scraper, remove gasket on the cylinder block su rface, and also remove engine oil, scale, carbon, or
other contamination.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow gasket flakes to en ter engine oil or engine coolant passages.
• Measure the distortion on the cylinder block upper face at some different points in six directions with a straight edge and a feeler
gauge.
• If it exceeds the limit, replace cylinder block.
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER
• Install main bearing cap without main bearings install ed, and tighten main bearing cap bolts to the specified
torque. Refer to EM-90, "
Disassembly and Assembly".
• Measure the position shown [5 mm (0.196 in) rearward from main bearing housing front side end surface) in the 2 directions as
shown. The smaller one is the measured value.
• If out of the standard, replace cylinder block and main bearing caps as an assembly.
NOTE:
These components cannot be replaced as a single unit, because they were processed together.
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE
Cylinder Bore Inner Diameter
Standard : Refer to EM-116, "Cylinder Block".
PBIC0117E
Standard : Refer to EM-116, "Cylinder Block".
Limit : Refer to EM-116, "
Cylinder Block".
PBIC0121E
1 : Cylinder block
2 : Main bearing cap
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Standard : Refer to EM-116, "Cylinder Block".
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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:0000000005930985
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield.
Precaution for Drain CoolantINFOID:0000000005930986
• Drain coolant when engine is cooled.
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel PipingINFOID:0000000005930987
• 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:0000000005930988
• 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:0000000005930989
• Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precaution for Assembly and InstallationINFOID:0000000005930990
• 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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INTAKE MANIFOLD
ComponentINFOID:0000000005931006
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005931007
REMOVAL
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the coolant when the engine is hot.
1. Remove engine room cover (1).
2. Remove air duct, air duct (inlet) and air duct (front). Refer to
EM-
135, "Component".
3. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve.
4. Partially drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-36, "
Changing
Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
NOTE:
This step is unnecessary when putting plugs to water hoses (to
electric throttle control actuator).
a. Disconnect water hoses from electr ic throttle control actuator.
b. Remove electric throttle control actuator. CAUTION:
• Handle electric throttle control act uator carefully and avoid impacts.
1. PCV hose 2. Gasket 3. Intake manifold
4. Bracket 5. O-ring 6. EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve
7. Water hose 8. Water hose 9. Electric throttle control actuator
10. Gasket A. To water outlet
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