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CAMSHAFT
7. Loosen the valve timing control cover bolts in the reverse order
shown.
a. Remove the valve timing control cover bolts.
8. Remove the valve timing control cover by cutting the liquid gas- ket using Tool (A).
NOTE:
Do not loosen screws (A) on the back of the valve timing control
cover.
9. Set the No.1 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke using the following procedure:
a. Remove the fender protector side cover RH. Refer to EXT-26,
"FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation".
b. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise, and align mating mark for TDC (B) with timing indicator (A) on front cover, as shown.
NOTE:
Do not confuse TDC (B) with paint mark (C).
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EM-62
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TIMING CHAIN
Removal and Installation
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CAUTION:
Apply new engine oil to parts as indicated in the illustration before installation.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine and transaxle assembly. Refer to EM-84, "Removal and Installation".
2. Separate the engine from the transaxle assembly. Refer to EM-84, "Removal and Installation"
.
3. Remove the drive plate assembly if using an engine stand that attaches to the rear of the engine block.
4. Install engine to a suitable engine stand.
5. Remove the upper and lower oil pan, oil strainer, and O-ring. Refer to EM-36, "Removal and Installation"
.
6. Remove generator and bracket. Refer to CHG-32, "Removal and Installation"
.
7. Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to EM-84, "Removal and Installation"
.
8. Set the No.1 cylinder at TDC on the compression stroke using the following procedure:
a. Rotate the crankshaft pulley clockwise and align the mating mark (B) to the timing indicator (A) on the front cover.
NOTE:
Do not use the white paint marks (C).
b. At the same time, make sure that the camshaft sprocket mating marks (B) line up with the painted marks on the timing chain (A).
• If not lined up, rotate the crankshaft pulley one more turn to line up the mating marks to the positions as shown.
9. Remove crankshaft pulley (1) using the following procedure:
a. Hold the crankshaft pulley (1) using suitable tool (A), then loosen and remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
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CYLINDER HEADEM-75
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• Replace the cylinder heads bolts with new ones if the size differ-
ence between d1 and d2 exceeds the limit.
• If reduction of outer diameter appears in a position other than d2, use it as d2 point.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean surfaces of cylinder head and cylinder block.
2. Install a new cylinder head gasket. CAUTION:
Do not reuse cylinder head gasket.
3. Install the cylinder head.
4. Follow the steps below to tighten the cylinder head bolts in the numerical order as shown. • Clean threads and seating surfaces of bolts.
• Apply new engine oil to the threads and the seating surfaces of bolts.
CAUTION:
• If cylinder head bolts are re-used, check their ou ter diameters before installation. Follow the
Outer Diameter of Cylinder H ead Bolts measurement procedure.
• Check and confirm the tighte ning angle by using angle
wrench or protractor. Do not judge angle by visual inspec-
tion.
5. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal. Limit (d1 - d2) : 0.23 mm (0.0091 in) or more
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Tool number (A) : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
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Step a : 50 N·m (5.1 kg-m, 37 ft-lb) in order
Step b : 60 ° clockwise in order
Step b : Loosen to 0 N·m in order
Step c : 39.2 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb) in order
Step d : 75 ° clockwise in order
Step e : 75 ° clockwise in order
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DRIVE BELTSEM-135
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3. While securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of
drive belt auto-tensioner, move in the direction of arrow (loosen-
ing direction of drive belt auto-tensioner) using suitable tool.
WARNING:
Avoid placing hand in a locat ion where pinching may occur
if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the drive belt auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (do
not turn it counterclockwise. ) If turned counterclockwise,
the complete drive belt auto-t ensioner must be replaced as
a unit, including pulley.
4. Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of drive belt auto-tensioner into retain ing boss to lock drive belt auto-tensioner pulley.
NOTE:
Leave drive belt auto-tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed again.
5. Loosen drive belt and then remove it from the other pulleys.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the drive belt onto all of the pulleys.
CAUTION:
Confirm belts are completely set on the pulleys.
2. Release drive belt auto-tensioner, and apply tension to belt. WARNING:
Avoid placing hand in a location wh ere pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes
off.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the auto-te nsioner pulley bolt. (Don't turn it counterclockwise. If turned counter-
clockwise, the complete auto-tensioner mu st be replaced as a unit, including pulley.
3. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
4. Confirm tension of belt at indicator is within the possible use range. Refer to EM-19, "Checking Drive
Belts".
5. Install the fender protector side cover RH. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
6. Install the front RH wheel and tire. Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment"
.
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-tensionerINFOID:0000000009460532
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EM-136
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DRIVE BELTS
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
The complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
1. Remove the drive belt EM-134, "Removal and Installation"
.
2. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner using power tool.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the drive belt auto-te nsioner pulley bolt. (Don't turn it counterclockwise. If turned coun-
terclockwise, the complete drive belt auto-tension er must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• If there is damage greater than peeled paint, replace drive belt auto-tensioner unit.
• Do not swap the pulley between the new an d old drive belt auto-tensioner unit.
1. Drive belt auto-tensioner
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FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASEEM-175
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REMOVAL
1. Remove engine under cover. Refer to
EXT-28, "Removal and Installation".
2. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to MA-23, "ENGINE COOLANT : Changing Engine Cool-
ant".
3. Drain the engine oil. Refer to MA-27, "ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine Oil"
.
4. Drain the power steering fluid. Refer to ST-30, "Draining and Refilling"
.
5. Remove engine room cover. Refer to EM-143, "Removal and Installation"
.
6. Remove front air duct. Refer to EM-144, "Removal and Installation"
.
7. Remove battery tray. Refer to PG-74, "Removal and Installation (Battery Tray)"
.
8. Remove the hood ledge covers (LH/RH).
9. Remove cowl top and cowl top extension. Refer to EXT-24, "Removal and Installation"
.
10. Remove upper radiator hose.
11. Disconnect engine coolant reservoir hose from t he radiator and remove engine coolant reservoir.
12. Remove cooling fan assembly. Refer to CO-42, "Removal and Installation"
.
13. Disconnect lower radiator hose from engine.
14. Remove the radiator. Refer to CO-41, "Removal and Installation"
.
15. Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir tank hose from the power steering pump and fluid cooler and
remove the power steering fluid reservoir tank. Refer to ST-38, "Exploded View"
.
16. Remove the front RH wheel and tire. Refer to MA-39, "WHEELS : Adjustment"
.
17. Remove the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
18. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-134, "Removal and Installation"
.
19. Remove the rocker covers, if necessary. Refer to EM-168, "Removal and Installation LH"
and EM-169,
"Removal and Installation RH".
NOTE:
Necessary only when removing timing chains.
20. If removing the timing chains, obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
a. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise to align timing mark (grooved line without color) with timing indicator.
b. Check that intake and exhaust camshaft lobes on No. 1 cylinder (right bank of engine) are located as shown.
• If not, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360 °) and align as
shown.
21. Remove the access plate and lock the ring gear using Tool. CAUTION:
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EM-180
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FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE
8. Install upper oil pan bolts (1) and (2) as shown. Refer to
EM-157,
"Removal and Installation (Upper Oil Pan)".
9. Install lower oil pan. Refer to EM-156, "Removal and Installation (Lower Oil Pan)"
.
10. Install intake valve timing control solenoid valve covers as follows:
a. Install new O-rings in shaft grooves. CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.
b. Being careful not to move O-rings from the installation grooves, align dowel pins on front timing chain case with the holes to install valve timing control covers.
c. Tighten intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover bolts in numerical order as shown.
11. Apply liquid gasket and install the water pump cover, if removed. • Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-21, "Recommended Chemical Products
and Sealants".
12. Install crankshaft pulley and tighten the bolt in two steps. • Lubricate thread and seat surface of the bolt with new engineoil.
• Apply a paint mark for the second step of angle tightening.
13. Remove Tool and install the access plate. CAUTION:
Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signa l plate teeth behind the ring gear, when removing
the Tool.
14. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clock wise when viewed from front) to confirm it turns
smoothly.
15. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
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(A) : Bank 1 (RH)
(B) : Bank 2 (LH)
(C) : Dowel pin hole
Intake valve timing control
solenoid valve cover bolts : 11.3 N·m (1.2 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)
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Step 1 : 44 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 32 ft-lb)
Step 2 : 84 ° - 90 ° degrees clockwise
Tool Number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
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Tool number : — (J-50288)
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OIL SEALEM-205
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2. Install crankshaft pulley and tighten the bolt in two steps.
• Lubricate thread and seat surface of the bolt with new engine oil.
• For the second step angle tighten using Tool.
3. Remove Tool and install the access plate. CAUTION:
Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the sign al plate teeth behind the ring gear, when removing
the Tool.
4. Installation of the remaining components is in reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil SealINFOID:0000000009460573
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine assembly. Refer to EM-220, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove drive plate. Refer to EM-224, "Disassembly and Assembly"
.
3. Drain engine oil. Refer to MA-27, "ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine Oil"
.
4. Remove the upper oil pan and oil strainer. Refer to EM-157, "Removal and Installation (Upper Oil Pan)"
.
5. Remove rear oil seal retainer using Tool.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage mating surface.
• If rear oil seal retainer is removed, replace it with a new
one.
NOTE:
Rear oil seal and retainer form a single part and are replaced as
an assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove old liquid gasket material from mating surface of cylinder block and oil pan using a suitable scraper.
2. Install the rear oil seal retainer using Tool (A).
a. Loosen the wing nut (B) on the end of the Tool (A).
b. Insert the arbor (D) into the crankshaft pilot hole until the outer lip (C) of the Tool (A) covers the edge of the crankshaft sealing
surface.
c. Tighten the wing nut (B) to secure the Tool (A) to the crankshaft. Step 1 : 44 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 32 ft-lb)
Step 2 : 84 ° - 90 ° degrees clockwise
Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Tool number : — (J-50288)
Tool Number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
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Tool number : — (J-47128)
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