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• Measure the inner diameter of camshaft bracket with a bore gauge
(A).
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL OIL CLEARANCE
• (Oil clearance) = (Camshaft bracket inner diameter) – (Camshaft journal diameter)
• If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft or cylinder head, or both. NOTE:
Camshaft bracket cannot be replaced as a single part , because it is machined together with cylinder head.
Replace whole cylinder head assembly.
Camshaft End Play
1. Install camshaft in cylinder head.
2. Install dial indicator in thrust direction on front end of camshaft. Read the end play of dial indicator (A) when camshaft is moved
forward/backward (in direction to axis).
• Measure the following parts if out of the standard.
- Dimension (A) for groove of cylinder head No. 1 journal
- Dimension (B) for camshaft flange
• Apply the standards above, and then replace camshaft and/or
cylinder head, if necessary.
Camshaft Sprocket Runout
1. Put V-block on precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 5 journals of camshaft. CAUTION:
Never support No. 1 journal (on the side of camshaft sprocket) because it has a different diameter
from the other four locations.
B : Measuring direction of inner diameter
Standard:
No. 1 : 28.000 - 28.021 mm (1.1024 - 1.1032 in)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 : 25.000 - 25.021 mm (0.9843 - 0.9851 in)
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Standard: No. 1 : 0.045 - 0.086 mm (0.0018 - 0.0034 in)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 : 0.030 - 0.071 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 in)
Limit: : 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Standard : 0.075 - 0.153 mm (0.0030 - 0.0060 in)
Limit : 0.24 mm (0.0094 in)
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Standard : 4.000 - 4.030 mm (0.1575 - 0.1587 in)
Standard : 3.877 - 3.925 mm (0.1526 - 0.1545 in)
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CAMSHAFT
5. Install camshaft bracket bolts in three stage in numerical order
as shown.
• There are two types of bolts. Locate the bolts as shown.
6. Tighten all bolts in numerical order in three steps.
7. Install the camshaft sprocket (INT) (2) to the camshaft (INT). NOTE:
Align the matching mark (A) applied during removal. Securely
align the knock pin and the pin hole, and then install them.
8. Tighten camshaft (INT) sprocket bolt. NOTE:
Secure the hexagonal part of camshaft (INT) using wrench to tighten bolt.
9. Turn 67 degrees clockwise (angle tightening) using Tool (B).
CAUTION:
Never judge by visual inspect ion without an angle wrench.
: Engine front
M6 bolts [thread length: 57.5 mm (2.264 in)]
: 13, 14 and 15
M6 bolts [thread length: 35.00 mm (1.378 in)] : Except the above
Step 1 : 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
Step 2 : 5.88 N·m (0.60 kg-m, 52 in-lb)
Step 3 : 9.5 N·m (0.97 kg-m, 84 in-lb)
1 : Camshaft bracket : Engine front
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Camshaft sprocket bolt (INT) : 35.0 N·m (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
1 : Camshaft sprocket (INT)
A : Camshaft (INT) hexagonal part
Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
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CAMSHAFT
4. Clean the mating area of intake valve timing control solenoid
valve. Insert a clean shop cloth (with no oil adhesion) into the oil
hole (A) of the cylinder head.
5. Install engine mounting bracket (RH), engine mounting insulator, and torque rod (RH) under the Step 4 condition. (With intake
valve timing control solenoid valve removed, and a shop cloth
inserted into the oil hole.) Refer to EM-197, "
Component".
6. Crank engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out from intake valve timing control solenoid valve hole (A). End cranking after checking.
• Check engine oil leakage by oil amount adhered to the shop cloth inserted into the oil hole.
WARNING:
• Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive be lts, idler pulley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
• Prevent splashing by using a shop cloth so as to prevent the worker from injury from engine oil
and so as to prevent engi ne oil contamination.
CAUTION:
• Do not perform cranking without installing right engine mount bracket, right engine mount insu-
lator, and right torque rod.
• Prevent splashing by using a shop cloth so as to prevent engine oil from being splashed to
engine and vehicle. Especially, be careful not to apply engine oil to rubber parts of drive belts,
engine mounting insulator, etc. Wipe engi ne oil off immediately if it is splashed.
7. Perform the following inspection if engine oil does not come out from intake valve timing control solenoid valve oil hole of the cylinder head.
• Remove oil filter (for intake valve timing control), and then clean it. Refer to EM-202, "
Component".
• Clean oil groove between oil strainer and intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to LU-16
.
8. Remove components between intake valve timing c ontrol solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT),
and then check each oil groove for clogging.
• Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to LU-16
.
9. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal
Valve ClearanceINFOID:0000000005931020
INSPECTION
Perform inspection as follows after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or valve-related parts, or if
there is unusual engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
1. Remove rocker cover. Refer to EM-151
.
2. Measure the valve clearance with the following procedure:
a. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke. • Rotate crankshaft pulley (1) clockwise and align TDC mark (no paint) (B) to timing indicator (A) on front
cover.
1 : Front cover
:Vehicle front
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OIL SEAL
*Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
Removal and Installation
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REMOVAL
1. Remove transaxle assembly. Refer to MT-61, "Removal and Installation" (M/T models), AT-233 (A/T mod-
els), CVT-180, "
Removal and Installation" (CVT models).
2. Remove clutch cover and clutch disk (M/T models). Refer to CL-16
.
3. Remove drive plate (A/T or CVT model s) or flywheel (M/T models). Refer to EM-202, "
Component".
4. Remove rear oil seal with a suitable tool. CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder block.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply the liquid gasket lightly to ent ire outside area of new rear oil seal.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to GI-42, "
Recommended Chemical Prod-
uct and Sealant".
2. Install rear oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown.
• Install rear oil seal with a suitable tool with an outer diameter115 mm (4.53 in) and inner diameter 90 mm (3.54 in) (A).
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder block.
• Press-fit oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or tilt-ing.
• Do not touch grease applied onto oil seal lip.
Transmission/
transaxle fluid A/T and CVT Models
LeakageLevel/Leakage Leakage
M/T Models Level/Leakage LeakageLevel/Leakage
Other oils and fluids* LevelLeakage Level
Fuel LeakageLeakage Leakage
Exhaust gas —Leakage —
A : Dust seal lip
B : Oil seal lip
: Engine outside
: Engine inside
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• Install rear oil seal (1) to the position as shown.
NOTE:
The standard surface of the dimens
ion is the rear end surface of
cylinder block.
3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
InspectionINFOID:0000000006413292
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:
*Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. A : Rear end surface of cylinder block
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Item
Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeakage Level
Engine oil LevelLeakage Level
Transmission/
transaxle fluid A/T and CVT Models
LeakageLevel/Leakage Leakage
M/T Models Level/Leakage LeakageLevel/Leakage
Other oils and fluids* LevelLeakage Level
Fuel LeakageLeakageLeakage
Exhaust gas —Leakage —
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CYLINDER HEADEM-189
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Cylinder Head Bolts Outer Diameter
• Cylinder head bolts are tightened by plastic zone tightening
method. Whenever the size difference between (d1) and (d2)
exceeds the limit, replac e them with a new one.
• If reduction of outer diameter appear s in a position other than (d2),
use it as (d2) point.
Cylinder Head Distortion
NOTE:
When performing this inspection, cylinder block distortion should be also checked. Refer to EM-219, "
Inspec-
tion After Disassembly".
1. Wipe off engine oil and remove water scale (like deposit ), gasket, sealant, carbon, etc. with a scraper.
CAUTION:
Never allow gasket debris to enter passag es for engine oil or engine coolant.
2. At each of several locations on bottom surface of cylinder head, measure the distortion in six di rections using straightedge (A)
and feeler gauge (B).
• If it exceeds the limit, replace cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
1. Install cylinder head gasket.
2. Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of bolts.
CAUTION:
If cylinder head bolts re-used, ch eck their outer diameters before installation. Follow the "Cylinder
Head Bolts Outer Diameter" procedure.
3. Install cylinder head, follow the steps below to tighten cylinder head bolts in numerical order as shown.Limit [(d1) – (d2)]: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
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Step a : 40 N·m (4.1 kg-m, 30 ft-lb)
Step b : 100
° clockwise
Step c : Loosen to 0 N·m in the reverse order of tight- ening.
Step d : 40 N·m (4.1 kg-m, 30 ft-lb)
Step e : 100 ° clockwise
Step f : 100 ° clockwise
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CYLINDER BLOCK
CYLINDER BLOCK
ComponentINFOID:0000000005931032
1. Cylinder block
2. O-ring 3. Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
4. Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
cover
5.Oil filter (for intake valve timing con-
trol)
6. Knock sensor
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Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000005931033
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove engine and transaxle assembly from vehicle, separate transaxle from engine. Refer to
EM-197.
2. Install engine to engine stand as follows;
a. Remove flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (1) (A/T or CVT models).
• Secure flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T or CVT mod-els) using Tool (A), and remove bolts.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch drive plate (A/T or CVT
models) and contact surface for clutch disc of flywheel (M/T
models).
NOTE:
Figure shows drive plate (1) (A/T or CVT models)
b. 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.
- Exhaust manifold; Refer to EM-141
.
- Rocker cover; Refer to EM-151
.
NOTE:
The figure shows an example of widely used engine stand (A)
that can support mating surface of transaxle with flywheel (M/T
models) or drive plate (A/T or CVT models) removed.
CAUTION:
Before removing the hanging chains, make sure the engine
stand is stable and there is no risk of overturning.
3. Remove oil pan (upper and lower). Refer to EM-144
.
4. Remove cylinder head. Refer to EM-186
.
5. Remove thermostat housing. Refer to CO-47
.
6. Remove knock sensor. CAUTION:
Carefully handle knock sensor avoiding shocks.
7. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) cover and crankshaft position sensor (POS).
7. Oil pressure switch 8. Top ring 9. Second ring
10. Oil ring 11. Snap ring 12. Piston
13. Piston pin 14. Connecting rod 15. Thrust bearing
16. Connecting rod bearing upper 17. Main bearing upper 18. Crankshaft key
19. Main bearing lower 20. Connecting rod bearing lower 21. Connecting rod bearing cap
22. Connecting rod bolt 23. Main bearing cap 24. Main bearing cap bolt
25. Crankshaft 26. Pilot converter (A/T or CVT models) 27. Signal plate
28. Rear oil seal 29. Drive plate (A/T or CVT models) 30. Reinforcement plate (A/T or CVT
models)
31. Flywheel (M/T models) 32. Block heater (Canada only) A. Refer to EM-203
Tool number : KV 11105210 (J-44716)
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