TIMING CHAINEM-65
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15. Press stopper tab (A) in the direction shown to push the timing
chain slack guide (B) toward timing chain tensioner (1) for the
balancer unit.
• The slack guide (B) is released by pressing the stopper tab
(A). As a result, the slack guide (B) can be moved.
16. Insert stopper pin (D) into tensioner body hole (C) to secure tim- ing chain slack guide (B).
NOTE:
Use a hard metal pin with a diameter of approximately 1.2 mm
(0.047 in) as a stopper pin.
17. Remove timing chain tensioner (1) for balancer unit.
18. Secure width across flats of the balancer unit LH side shaft using a suitable tool. Loosen the balancer unit sprocket bolt.
19. Remove balancer unit timing chain, balancer unit sprocket and crankshaft sprocket.
20. Loosen bolts in the reverse order shown, and remove balancer unit.
CAUTION:
• Do not disassemble balancer unit.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Timing Chain
Check the timing chain for cracks or excessive wear. If a defect is
found, replace the timing chain.
Balancer Unit Bo lt Outer Diameter
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TIMING CHAIN
• Measure outer diameters (d1, d2)
at the two positions as shown.
• Measure d2 within the range (A).
• If the value difference (d1 - d2) exceeds the limit, replace the bal-
ancer unit bolt with a new one.
INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the crankshaft key points straight up.
2. Install the balancer unit and tighten the bolts in the numerical order as shown:
CAUTION:
• When reusing a bolt, check its outer diameter before installation. Follow the Balan cer Unit Bolt Outer Diameter
procedure.
• Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surfaces of bolts.
• Check tightening angle with an angle wrench (A) or a pro- tractor. Do not make judgme nt by visual check alone.
3. Install the crankshaft sprocket (1) and timing chain (2) for the balancer unit.
• Make sure that the crankshaft sprocket (1) is positioned with
mating marks (A) on the block and sprocket meeting at the
top.
• Install it by lining up mating marks on each sprocket (A), (C) and timing chain (B), (D).
• (B): Pink link
• (D): Yellow link Limit : 0.15 mm (0. 0059 in) or more
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Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Step 1 Bolts 1-5 : 42 N·m (4.3 kg-m, 31 ft-lb)
Bolt 6 : 36 N·m (3.7 kg-m, 27 ft-lb)
Step 2 Bolts 1-5 : 120
° + 5 °
Bolt 6 : 90 ° + 5 °
Step 3 Loosen in reverse order : 0 N·m (0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb)
Step 4 Bolts 1-5 : 42 N·m (4.3 kg-m, 31 ft-lb)
Bolt 6 : 36 N·m (3.7 kg-m, 27 ft-lb)
Step 5 Bolts 1-5 : 120
° + 5 °
Bolt 6 : 90 ° + 5 °
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d. Tighten front cover bolts in the numerical order shown.
e. After all bolts are tightened, retighten them to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Wipe off excess sealant leaking at the surface for installing
the oil pan.
10. Install the chain guide between the camshaft sprockets.
11. Install valve timing control cover. Refer to EM-59, "Valve Timing Control Cover"
.
12. Insert crankshaft pulley by aligning with crankshaft key. • Tap its center with a plastic hammer to insert.
• Do not tap the crankshaft pulley outer diameter.
13. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt. • Secure crankshaft pulley with tool to tighten the bolt.
• Perform angle tightening with the following procedure:
a. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of bolts.
b. Tighten to initial specifications:
c. Apply a paint mark (A) on the front cover, mating with any one of six easy to recognize stamp marks on bolt flange (B).
d. Turn crankshaft pulley bolt an additional 60 degrees +6/-0 degrees.
NOTE:
Check that the assembled unit does not interfere with adjacent
components by turning the crankshaft in the tightening direction.
14. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.Front cover bolts
Bolts 6, 10, 12 : 49 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft-lb)
Bolts (all remaining) : 12.7 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
(A) : Dowel pin
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Crankshaft bolt (1) : 42.1 N·m (4.3 kg-m, 31 ft-lb)
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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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ENGINE ASSEMBLYEM-85
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27. Remove the LH and RH drive shafts. Refer to
FAX-10, "Removal and Installation (LH)", FAX-12, "Removal
and Installation (RH)".
28. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-19, "Removal and Installation"
.
29. Remove the front suspension member. Refer to FSU-20, "Removal and Installation"
.
30. Remove the A/C compressor with piping connected and support using suitable wire.
31. Disconnect the transaxle shift controls. Refer to TM-407, "Removal and Installation"
.
32. Install engine slingers into the rear of the cylinder head (A) and front engine mounting bracket holes (B).
• Use engine mounting bolt holes for front slinger.
• Use the holes in the rear of the cylinder head for the rear
slinger.
33. Support engine and transaxle assembly with engine lifti ng equipment from the top with the vehicle raised
on a hoist.
34. Remove the RH engine mount torque rod, RH engine support bracket and RH engine mounting insulator and bracket.
35. Remove LH transaxle mounting insulator through-bolts.
36. Lower the engine and transaxle assembly from the engine compartment using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
• Before and during this procedure, alw ays check if any harnesses are left connected.
• Avoid any damage to, or any oil/grease smearing or spills onto the engine mounting insulators.
37. Remove the starter motor. Refer to STR-22, "QR25DE : Removal and Installation"
.
38. Remove engine and transaxle harness.
39. Separate engine and transaxle. Refer to TM-206, "Exploded View"
.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Tighten the transmission bolts to specification. Refer to TM-407, "Removal and Installation"
.
• Do not allow oil to get on mounting insulators. Be careful not to damage mounting insulators.
• If parts have a direction mark (arrow) this indicates front of the vehicle, and the parts must be installed
according to the identification mark.
• Install the RH engine mounting bracket bolts in the following steps:
- First install bolts (A) and (B) loosely.
- Install and tighten the five RH engine mounting bracket bolts to specification in the order as 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-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, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
• Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration. Slinger bolts (A) : 28 N·m (2.8 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
Slinger bolts (B) : 48 N·m (4.9 kg-m, 35 ft-lb))
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RH engine mounting bracket bolt : 48.2 N·m (4.9 kg-m, 36 ft-lb)
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal and installation, slack in the guide
may generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop
after hydraulic pressure rises.
• Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage 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:
*Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Transmission/
transaxle fluid CVT Models
Leakage Level/Leakage Leakage
Other oils and fluids* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gas — Leakage —
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CYLINDER BLOCK
Disassembly and Assembly
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CAUTION:
Apply new engine oil to parts marked in illustration before installation.
NOTE:
The following procedures explain how to disassem ble the engine with the engine stand fastened to the bell
housing. Some steps may be different if using a different type of engine stand.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the engine and transaxle as an assembly from the vehicle, and separate the transaxle from the
engine. Refer to EM-84, "Removal and Installation"
.
2. Remove the drive plate. Hold the crankshaft using Tool (A) and use a suitable tool to remove the bolts.
3. Remove pilot converter using Tool.
4. Remove the rear oil seal. Refer to EM-72, "Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal"
.
5. Mount the engine on a suitable engine stand (A). CAUTION:
• Use an engine stand that has a load capacity large
enough for supporting the engine weight [approximately
135 kg (298 lb) or more].
• Before removing the hanging chains, check the engine
stand is stable and there is no risk of overturning.
NOTE:
The figure shows an example of widely used engine stand (A)
that can support mating surface of transaxle with drive plate
removed.
• Remove the following parts if the engine stand load capacity is not adequate, to reduce the potential risk of overturning stand:
- Intake manifold. Refer to EM-30, "Removal and Installation"
.
- Exhaust manifold. Refer to EM-33, "Removal and Installation"
.
- Rocker cover. Refer to EM-45, "Removal and Installation"
.
6. Drain any remaining engine oil and coolant from the engine.
7. Remove the exhaust manifold and three way catalyst assembly. Refer to EM-33, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
8. Remove the intake manifold and fuel tube assembly. Refer to EM-30, "Removal and Installation"
.
28. Oil level gauge guide 29. Oil level gauge 30. O-ring
A. Follow assembly procedure
Tool Number : KV11105210 (J-44716)
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9. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to
EM-40, "Removal and Installation".
10. Remove the rocker cover. Refer to EM-45, "Removal and Installation"
.
11. Remove the front cover, timing chain, and balancer unit. Refer to EM-62, "Removal and Installation"
.
12. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to EM-74, "Removal and Installation"
.
13. Remove oil cooler. Refer to LU-16, "Exploded View"
.
14. Remove the knock sensor. CAUTION:
Carefully handle the sensor and do not drop the sensor.
15. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) (2) and O-ring (1).
CAUTION:
• Avoid impacts such as a dropping.
• Do not disassemble.
• Keep it away from metal particles.
• Do not place sensor close to magnetic materials.
• Do not reuse O-ring.
16. Remove the piston and connecting rod assemblies.
a. Position the crankshaft and corresponding connecting rod, to be removed, to the bottom dead center stroke.
b. Remove the connecting rod cap. Number the cap so it can be assembled in the same position.
c. Using a hammer handle or similar tool, push the piston and con- necting rod assembly out of the top of the cylinder block. Num-
ber the piston and rod so it can be assembled in the same
position.
• Before removing the piston and connecting rod assembly,
check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to EM-96,
"Inspection After Disassembly".
17. Remove the connecting rod bearings. If reusing, num ber them so they can be assembled in the same
position and direction.
CAUTION:
• When removing them, note the installation position. Keep them in the correct order.
18. Remove the piston rings from the piston. • Use a piston ring expander.
• Before removing the piston rings, check the piston ring side
clearance. Refer to EM-96, "Inspection After Disassembly"
.
CAUTION:
• When removing the piston rings, be careful not to damage
the piston.
• Be careful not to damage piston rings by expanding them excessively, if reusing them.
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