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HOW TO SELECT PISTON AND BEARING
When a Cylinder Block is Reused:
1. Measure the cylinder block bore inner diameter.
2. Determine the bore grade by comparing the measur ement with the values under the cylinder bore inner
diameter of the "Piston Selection Tabl e". Select the piston of the same grade.
Piston Selection Table
• For the piston selection table, refer to EM-111, "Standard and Limit".
NOTE:
• The piston is available together with piston pin as an assembly.
• The piston pin (piston pin bore) grade is provided only for the parts installed at the plant. For service parts, no grades can be selected. Only 0 grade is available.
HOW TO SELECT A CONNECTING ROD BEARING
When New Connecting Rod and Crankshaft are Used:
1. Apply big end inside diameter grade stamped on connecting rod side face to the row in the "Connecting Rod Bearing Selection
Table".
2. Apply pin diameter grade (B) stamped on crankshaft front side to the column in the "Connecting Rod Bearing Selection Table".
• Journal diameter grade (A)
3. Read the symbol at the cross point of selected row and column in the "Connecting Rod Bearing Selection Table".
4. Apply the symbol obtained to connecting rod bearing grade table to select.
When Crankshaft and Connecting Rod are Reused:
1. Measure dimensions of the big end inner diameter of connecting rod and outer diameter of crankshaft pin
individually.
2. Apply the dimension measured to the "Connec ting Rod Bearing Selection Table" below.
(A) : Oil splash
(B) : Small end diameter grade
(C) : Reference code
(D) : Bearing stopper groove
(E) : Reference code
(F) : Cylinder No.
(G) : Big end diameter grade
AWBIA1279GB
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Connecting Rod Bearing Selection Table
Connecting Rod Bearing Grade Table. Refer to
EM-111, "Standard and Limit"
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Undersize Bearing Usage Guide
• When the specified oil clearance is not obtained with standard size connecting rod bearing, use undersize
(US) bearing.
• When using undersize bearing, measure the bearing inner diameter with bearing installed, and grind the
crankshaft pin so that the oil clearance satisfies the standard.
Bearing Undersize Table
Unit: mm (in)
CAUTION:
In grinding the crankshaft pin to use undersize bearings, do not
damage the fillet R (All crankshaft pins).
HOW TO SELECT A MAIN BEARING
When New Cylinder Block and Crankshaft are Used:
AWBIA0021GB
Size U.S. Thickness
0.25 (0.0098) 1.622 - 1.630 (0.0639 - 0.0642)
KBIA0148E
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HOW TO SELECT PISTON AND BEARING
1. "Main Bearing Selection Table" rows correspond to bearing
housing grade on rear left side of cylinder block.
• If there is a corrected stamp ma rk on the cylinder block, use it
as a correct reference.
2. Apply journal diameter grade (A) stamped on crankshaft front side to column in "Main Bearing Selection Table".
3. Find value at crossing of row and column in "Main Bearing Selection Table". CAUTION:
• There are two main bearing selecti on tables. One is for odd-numbered journals (1, 3, and 5) and
the other is for even-numbered journals (2 and 4) . Make certain to use the appropriate table. This
is due to differences in the specified clearances.
4. Apply the symbol obtained to "Main Bearing Grade Table" to select. NOTE:
• Service parts are available as a set of both upper and lower.
When Cylinder Block and Crankshaft are Reused:
1. Measure inner diameter of cylinder block main bear ing housing and outer diameter of crankshaft journal.
2. Apply measurement in above step 1 to the "Main Bearing Selection Table".
3. Follow steps 3 and 4 in "When New Cylinder Block and Crankshaft are Used".
SBIA0283E
(B) : Pin diameter grade
AWBIA0017ZZ
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)EM-111
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Standard and LimitINFOID:0000000009460513
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
VA LV E T I M I N G
Unit: degree
*1: When running at idle with engine coolant temperature more than 60
°C (140 °F).
Cylinder arrangement
In-line 4
Displacement cm
3 (in3) 2,488 (151.82)
Bore and stroke mm (in) 89.0 x 100 (3.50 x 3.94)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Number of piston rings Compression 2
Oil 1
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Compression pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2, psi) / 250 rpm Standard 1410 (14.4, 204.5)
Minimum 1220 (12.4, 176.9)
Differential limit between cylinders 100 (1.0, 14)
Va l v e t i m i n g : Intake valve
: Exhaust valve
ab c de f
VTC Minimum phasing
(Mechanical)
*1224 244 5 69 3 41
VTC Maximum phasing
(Mechanical)
*2224 244 35 29 48 4
Intermediate lock phasing
(Mechanical)
*3224 244 5 59 3 41
ALBIA0875GBALBIA0876GB
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
*1 Machining data
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING
Unit: mm (in)
*: Total indicator reading
CYLINDER BLOCK
Angle (
α1) Intake 60
°
Exhaust 60 °
Angle ( α2) Intake 88
° 46' - 90 ° 14'
Exhaust 88 ° 46' - 90 ° 14'
Angle ( α3) Intake 120
°
Exhaust 120 °
Contacting width (W)*1 Intake 0.99 - 1.35 (0.0390 - 0.0531)
Exhaust 1.19 - 1.55 (0.0469 - 0.0610)
Standard
Camshaft runout [TIR*] Less than 0.02 (0.0008)
Cam height (A) Intake 45.865 - 46.055 (1.8057 - 1.8132)
Exhaust 44.175 - 44.365 (1.7392 - 1.7467)
Outer diameter of camshaft journal No. 1
27.935 - 27.955 (1.0998 - 1.1006)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5
23.435 - 23.455 (0.9226 - 0.9234)
Inner diameter of camshaft bracket No.1
28.000 - 28.021 (1.1024 - 1.1032)
No.2, 3, 4, 5
23.500 - 23.521 (0.9252 - 0.9260)
Camshaft journal clearance 0.045 - 0.086 (0.0018 - 0.0034)
Camshaft end play 0.115 - 0.188 (0.0045 - 0.0074)
Camshaft sprocket runout [TIR*] Less than 0.15 (0.0059)
SEM671
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Piston Ring
Unit: mm (in)
Piston Pin
Unit: mm (in)
CONNECTING ROD
Unit: mm (in)
Piston skirt diameter (A) StandardGrade* Dimension
Grade No. 2 88.990 - 89.000 (3.5035 - 3.5039)
Grade No. 3 89.000 - 89.010 (3.5039 - 3.5043)
(H) dimension 37.5 (1.476)
Piston pin bore diameter Grade No. 0 19.993 - 19.999 (0.7871 - 0.7874)
Grade No. 1 19.999 - 20.005 (0.7874 - 0.7876)
Piston clearance to cylinder block Standard 0.010 - 0.030 (0.0004 - 0.0012)
Limit 0.08 (0.0031)
PBIC0188E
Standard Limit
Side clearance Top 0.040 - 0.080 (0.0016 - 0.0031) 0.11 (0.0043)
2nd 0.030 - 0.070 (0.0012 - 0.0028) 0.10 (0.0039)
Oil ring 0.045 - 0.125 (0.0018 - 0.0049) —
End gap Top 0.21 - 0.31 (0.0083 - 0.0122) 0.53 (0.0209)
2nd 0.37 - 052 (0.0146 - 0.0205) 0.71 (0.0280)
Oil (rail ring) 0.20 - 0.45 (0.0079 - 0.0177) 0.80 (0.0315)
Piston pin outer diameter Grade No.0 19.989 - 19.995 (0.7870 - 0.7872)
Grade No.1 19.995 - 20.001 (0.7872 - 0.7874)
Piston to piston pin clearance (Standard) 0.002 - 0.006 (0.0001 - 0.0002)
Piston pin to connecting rod bushing clear-
ance Standard 0.005 - 0.017 (0.0002 - 0.0007)
Center distance 143.00 - 143.10 (5.63 - 5.63)
Bend [per 100 (3.94)] Limit 0.15 (0.0059)
Torsion [per 100 (3.94)] Limit 0.30 (0.0118)
Connecting rod small end inner diameter 22.000 - 22.012 (0.7874 - 0.7879)
Connecting rod small end inner
bushing diameter
1
Grade2Dimension
Grade No. 0 20.000 - 20.006 (0.7874 - 0.7876)
Grade No. 1 20.006 - 20.012 (0.7876 - 0.7879)
Connecting rod big end inner diameter 48.000 - 48.013 (1.8898 - 1.8903)
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PRECAUTIONS
• 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 li nes 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.
Parts Requiring Angular TighteningINFOID:0000000009460520
• Use an angle wrench for the final tightening of the following engine parts:
- Cylinder head bolts
- Main bearing cap bolts
- Connecting rod cap nuts
- Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angular
tightening)
• Do not use a torque value for final tightening.
• The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.
• Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and coated with engine oil.
Precaution for Liquid GasketINFOID:0000000009460521
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET
• After removing the bolts and nuts, separate the mating surface and remove the liquid gasket using Tool (A).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
• In areas where the cutter is difficult to use, use a plastic hammer to lightly tap (1) the cutter where the liquid gasket is applied. Use a
plastic hammer to slide (2) the cutter by tapping on the side.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the mating surfaces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using a scraper, remove the old liquid gasket adhering to the gasket application surface and the mating surface.
• Remove the liquid gasket completely from the groove of the
gasket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Thoroughly clean the gasket application surface and the mating surface and remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign
materials.
3. Attach the liquid gasket tube to the tube presser. Use Genuine Silicone RTV Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-21, "Recommended Chemi cal Products and Sealants"
.
Tool Number: KV10111100 (J-37228)
AWBIA1249GB
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGEM-131
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Find the Cause of the SymptomINFOID:0000000009460525
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source. Repair or replace the identified part as necessary.
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not related7.
Timing chain and chain
tensioner noise 8. Drive belt noise (Sticking/Slipping) 9. Tappet noise
A. Valve B. Valve mechanism C. Rotation mechanism
D. Drive belt E. Timing chain
Location of noise Type of
noise Operating condition of engine
Source of noise Check item Refer-
ence page
Before
warm- up After
warm- up When
start- ing When
idling When
racing While
driving
Top of en-
gine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
head Ticking or
clicking CA—AB— Tappet
noise Valve clearance
EM-138
Rattle C A — A B C Camshaft
bearing
noise Camshaft journal clear-
ance
Camshaft runout EM-194
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil pan Slap or
knock —A—BB— Piston pin
noise Piston and piston pin
clearance
Connecting rod bushing
clearance EM-142
Slap or
rap A——BBA Piston
slap noise Piston-to-bore clear-
ance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsion EM-224
Knock A B C B B B
Connect-
ing rod
bearing
noise Connecting rod bushing
clearance (Small end)
Connecting rod bearing
clearance (Big end) EM-224
Knock A B — A B C
Main bear-
ing noise Main bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runout EM-224
Front of
engine
Timing
chain cov-
er Tapping or
ticking AA—BBB Timing
chain and
chain ten-
sioner
noise Timing chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operation EM-182
Front of
engine Squeak-
ing or fizz-
ing AB—B—C Drive belts
(Sticking
or slip-
ping) Drive belts deflection
EM-134
CreakingA B ABAB Drive belts
(Slipping) Idler pulley bearing op-
eration
Squall
Creak AB—BAB Water
pump
noise Water pump operation
CO-44
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