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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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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ENGINE ROOM COVEREM-143
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ENGINE ROOM COVER
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009460537
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009460538
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch engine room cover when installing or removing.
REMOVAL
1. Remove front air duct. Refer to EM-144, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove engine room cover bolts.
3. Remove engine room cover by lifting straight up releasing engine room cover locking tabs.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Engine room cover A. Engine room cover locking tabs
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
1. Remove the engine from the vehicle. Refer to
EM-220, "Removal and Installation".
2. Drain the engine oil. Refer to LU-26, "Changing Engine Oil"
.
3. Remove the oil level gauge guide.
4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-134, "Removal and Installation"
.
5. Disconnect the A/C compressor harness connector.
6. Remove the A/C compressor bolts and remove the A/C compressor. Refer to HA-30, "COMPRESSOR :
Removal and Installation".
7. Remove coolant pipe bolts. Refer to CO-51, "Removal and Installation"
.
8. Disconnect the coolant lines from the engine oil cooler.
9. Remove the oil filter and engine oil cooler from the upper oil pan.
10. Remove the oil pressure switch, and the cranks haft position sensor (POS) from the upper oil pan.
11. Remove the lower oil pan. Refer to EM-156, "Removal and Installation (Lower Oil Pan)"
.
12. Remove the upper oil pan.
a. Loosen the bolts in the order as shown, using power tool.
b. Insert an appropriate size tool into the notch (1) of the upper oil pan as shown.
c. Pry off the upper oil pan by moving the tool up and down (2) as shown.
13. Remove the O-ring seals from the bottom of the cylinder block and oil pump housing. Use new O-rings for installation.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.
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14. Remove front cover gasket and rear oil seal retainer gasket.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gaskets.
15. Remove the oil strainer.
16. If re-installing the original oil pan, remove the old sealant from the mating surfaces using a scraper.
• Also remove the old sealant from mating surface of the cylin-
der block.
• Remove the old sealant from the bolt holes and threads.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or damage th e mating surfaces when clean-
ing off the old sealant.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Clean oil strainer if any object is attached.
INSTALLATION
1. Install oil strainer and tighten bolts to specified torque. Refer to EM-156, "Exploded View".
2. Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent, to the front cover gasket and the rear oil seal retainer gasket as shown.
Refer to GI-21, "Recommended Chemical Products and Seal-
ants".
CAUTION:
The components must be installed within 5 minutes of the
liquid gasket appli cation. Then allow 30 minutes for the liq-
uid gasket to set before operating the engine.
3. Install the front cover gasket and rear oil seal retainer gasket as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gaskets.
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
4. Apply a bead of sealant to the cylinder block mating surface of
the upper oil pan to a limited portion as shown.
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to GI-
21, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
• Be sure the sealant is applied to a limited portion as shown, and the sealant is 4.5 - 5.5 mm (0.177 - 0.217 in) wide.
• Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
CAUTION:
The components must be instal led within 5 minutes of the
liquid gasket applicat ion. Then allow 30 minutes for the liq-
uid gasket to set before operating the engine.
5. Install new O-rings on the cylinder block and oil pump body. CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.
6. Install the upper oil pan. • Tighten upper oil pan bolts in the order as shown.
• Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling the engine with oil.
7. Install the lower oil pan. Refer to EM-156, "Removal and Installation (Lower Oil Pan)"
.
8. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
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-11, "FOR USA AND CANADA : 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, che ck again for fuel leakage at connection points.
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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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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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