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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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2. Remove brake caliper assembly with piping connected fr
om steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on the
vehicle side with a rope to avoid load on it. Refer to BR-25, "
Component".
3. Remove drive shafts (LH and RH) from steering knuckle. Refer to FA X - 9 , "
Removal and Installation (Left
Side)" and FAX-10, "Removal and Installation (Right Side)".
4. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-5, "
Component".
5. Remove rear torque rod (1). NOTE:
A/T models shown, M/T models similar.
6. Remove A/T cooler hoses from transmission (if equipped). NOTE:
Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
7. Preparation for the separation work of transaxle is as follows: • Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Refer to EM-42, "
Compo-
nent".
Removal
1. Install engine slinger to cylinder head front left side (A) and rear
right side (B) and support the engine with a hoist.
2. Lift with a hoist and secure the engine in appropriate position.
3. Use a suitable tool (A) to securely support bottom of the engine and the transaxle assembly and simultaneously adjust hoist ten-
sion.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
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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.
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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:
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Item Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeakage Level
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
ENGINE STAND SETTING
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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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1. Remove intake manifold. Refer to
EM-27, "Exploded View".
2. Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to EM-30, "
Exploded View".
3. Remove oil pan (upper). Refer to EM-42, "
Component".
4. Remove ignition coil, spark plug and rocker cover. Refer to EM-46, "
Exploded View".
5. Remove fuel injector and fuel tube. Refer to EM-33, "
Exploded View".
6. Remove timing chain. Refer to EM-49, "
Exploded View".
7. Remove camshaft. Refer to EM-59, "
Exploded View".
8. Remove cylinder head. Refer to EM-73, "
Removal and Installation".
AssemblyINFOID:0000000005930967
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
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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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2. Install water drain plug (1) to cylinder block as shown.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-42, "
Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
3. Install main bearings and thrust bearings in their original positions with the following procedure:
a. Remove dust, dirt, and engine oil on the bearing mating surfaces of cylinder block.
b. Install thrust bearings to the both sides of the No. 3 journal hous- ing (B) on cylinder block.
• Install thrust bearings with the oil groove (A) facing crankshaftarm (outside).
c. Install the main bearings (1) paying attention to the direction. • Install the one with oil holes (A) onto cylinder block and the
one without oil holes onto main bearing cap.
• Before installing main bearings, apply new engine oil to the bearing surface (inside). Do not apply engine oil to the back
surface, but thoroughly clean it.
• Ensure the oil holes on cylinder block and those on the corre- sponding bearing are aligned.
• Install the main bearing in the position shown.
NOTE:
Install the main bearing in the center position with the following
dimension. For service operati on, the center position can be
checked visually.
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2 : Main bearing (upper)
3 : Main bearing (lower)
4 : Main bearing cap
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Journal position No. 1No. 2 No. 3No. 4 No. 5
L1 [Unit: mm (in)] 1.65–2.05 1.25–1.65
2.30–2.701.25–1.65 1.60–2.00
(0.065-0.081) (0.049-0.065) (0.091-0.106) (0.049-0.065) (0.063-0.079)
L2 [Unit: mm (in)] 1.30–1.70
1.30–1.702.30–2.701.30–1.70 1.30–1.70
(0.051-0.067) (0.051-0.067) (0.091-0.106) (0.051-0.067) (0.051-0.067)
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CAUTION:
Dimension L1 of journal No. 3 is the distance from the housing base end
surface (bulk) (not the
distance from the thrust bearing mounting end surface).
4. Install signal plate to crankshaft if removed.
a. Set the signal plate (1) with the flange facing toward the counter- weight side (engine front side) to the crankshaft rear surface.
b. After positioning crankshaft and signal plate with positioning dowel pin, tighten bolt.
NOTE:
Dowel pin of crankshaft and signal plate is provided as a set for
each.
c. Remove dowel pin. CAUTION:
Be sure to remove dowel pin.
5. Install crankshaft to cylinder block. • Make sure that crankshaft turns smoothly by hand.
CAUTION:
Never install rear oil seal yet.
6. Install main bearing caps in their original positions. • Install the main bearing cap while referring to the front mark(B) and the journal number stamp (A).
NOTE:
Main bearing cap cannot be replaced as a single part,
because it is machined together with cylinder block.
7. Tighten main bearing cap bolts in numerical order shown with the following steps.
a. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of the bolts.
b. Tighten main bearing cap bolts in the numerical order shown.
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