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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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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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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.
A : Dowel pin hole
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c. Turn main bearing cap bolts 60 degrees clockwise (angle tight-
ening) in numerical order shown.
CAUTION:
Check and confirm the tightening angle by using Tool (A) or
protractor. Avoid judgment by visual inspection without the
tool.
• After installing the bolts, make sure that crankshaft can be rotated smoothly by hand.
• Check crankshaft end play. Refer to EM-97, "
Inspection".
8. Install piston to connecting rod with the following procedure:
a. Set so that the front mark (A) on the piston head and the cylin- der number (C) are in the position shown.
NOTE:
The symbols without notes are for management.
b. Press-fit the piston pin using Tool.
CAUTION:
Press-fit the piston so as not to damage it.
NOTE:
The joint between the connecting rod and the piston pin is a
press fit.Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
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B : Oil hole
D : Connecting rod big end grade
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Tool number (A) : KV10109730 ( — )
Tool number (B) : KV10110310 ( — )
Tool number (C) : ST13030020 ( — )
Tool number (D) : KV10114120 ( — )
Tool number (E) : ST13030030 ( — )
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• Press-fit the piston pin (2) from piston surface “A” to the depth
of 2.35 mm (0.092 in).
• After finishing work, make sure that the piston (3) moves freely.
9. Using a suitable tool, install piston rings. CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage piston.
• Be careful not to damage piston rings by expanding them excessively.
• Position each ring with the gap as shown referring to the pis-
ton front mark (B).
• Install second ring with the stamped mark (E) facing upward.
10. Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connecting rod cap. • When installing connecting rod bearings, apply new engine oil to the bearing surface (inside). Do not
apply engine oil to the back surface, but thoroughly clean it.
• Install the bearing in the center position. NOTE:
There is no stopper tab.
• Make sure that the oil holes on connecting rod and connecting rod bearing are aligned.
• Install the connecting rod in the dimension shown.
NOTE:
Install the connecting rod bearing in the center pos ition with the dimension shown. For service opera-
tion, the center position can be checked visually.
11. Install piston and connecting rod assembly to crankshaft. • Position crankshaft pin corres ponding to connecting rod to be installed onto the bottom dead center.
• Apply new engine oil sufficiently to the cylinder bore, piston and crankshaft pin.
• Match the cylinder position with the cy linder number on connecting rod to install.
1 : Connecting rod
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A : Oil ring upper or lower rail gap (either of them)
C : Second ring and oil ring spacer gap
D : Top ring gap
Stamped mark: Second ring : R
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2 : Connecting rod bearing (upper)
3 : Connecting rod bearing (lower)
4 : Connecting rod cap
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Dimension “A” : 1.7 - 2.1 mm (0.067 - 0.083 in)
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