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CYLINDER BLOCK
3. Install oil jets (A).
4. Install the main bearings and the thrust bearings.
a. Remove dust, dirt, and oil from the bearing mating surfaces of the cylinder block and lower cylinder block.
b. Install the thrust bearings (1) to both sides of the No. 3 main bearing journal (F) on the cylinder block.
• Install the thrust bearings with the oil groove (G) facing the
crankshaft arm (outside).
c. Install the main bearings paying attention to their position and direction.
• The main bearing with an oil hole and groove goes on the cyl- inder block side (A). The one without them goes on the lower
cylinder block side (B).
• Only the main bearing (on the cylinder block side) for No. 3 journal (6) has different specifications.
• Before installing the bearings, apply engine oil to the bearing
friction surface (inside). Do not apply oil to the back surface,
but thoroughly clean it.
• When installing, align the bearing stopper (1), (5) to the notch.
• Make sure that the oil holes on the cylinder block and those on the corresponding bearing (2), (4) are aligned.
5. Install the signal plate to the crankshaft.
a. Position the crankshaft and signal plate using a positioning dowel pin, and tighten the bolts to specification.
b. Remove the dowel pin. CAUTION:
Be sure to remove dowel pin before installing the crank-
shaft.
NOTE:
Dowel pins for the crankshaft and signal plate are supplied as a
set for each.
6. Install the crankshaft onto the cylinder block. • While turning the crankshaft by hand, check that it turnssmoothly.
: Engine front
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(A) : No. 1
(B) : No. 2
(C) : No. 3
(D) : No. 4
(E) : No. 5
: Engine front
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(3) : Bearing other than No. 3
(7) : Thrust bearings
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7. Install the lower cylinder block.
• Apply Silicone RTV Sealant to positions as shown (A and B).
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to GI-
21, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
CAUTION:
After the Silicone RTV Sealant is applied, the lower cylinder
block installation must be finished within 5 minutes.
NOTE:
Cylinder block and lower cylinder block are machined together. Replace only as a unit. Do not replace
separately.
8. Tighten lower cylinder block bolts in the numerical order as shown and according to the following steps:
a. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of the bolts.
b. Tighten bolts to specification using suitable tool and Tool (A). CAUTION:
Check tightening angle. Do not judge angle by visual
inspection.
c. Wipe off completely any protruding Silicone RTV Sealant on rear oil seal installation surface and the exte- rior of engine.
d. Check crankshaft side clearance. Refer to EM-96, "Inspection After Disassembly"
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e. After installing the bolts, make sure that the crankshaft can be rotated smoothly by hand.
9. Apply new engine oil to new rear oil seal and install it using a suitable tool. • Install new oil seal in the direction shown.Dimension (A) : 4 - 5 mm (0.157 - 0.197 in)
Dimension (B) : Apply to end
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Step 1, bolts 11 - 22 only : 25.1 N·m (2.6 kg-m, 19 ft-lb)
Step 2, bolts 1 - 10 only : 39.2 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
Step 3, bolts 1 - 10 only : 60 °degrees rotation
Tool number (A) : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
(A) : Dust seal lip
(B) : Oil seal lip
: Drive plate side
: Engine front
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The gap of the upper rail on the oil ring shall face
the direction opposite to that of the lower rail.
• Install the top ring and the second ring with the stamped surface (E) facing upward.
12. Install the connecting rod bearings to the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap. Assemble the components in their original
positions.
• When installing the connecting rod bearings, apply engine oil
to the bearing friction surface (inside). Do not apply oil to the
back surface, but thoroughly clean the back.
• When installing, align the connecting rod bearing stopper pro- trusion (A) with the notch (B) of the connecting rod to install.
• Check the oil holes on the connecting rod and those on the corresponding bearing are aligned.
13. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly using Tool. Assemble the components in their original positions.
• Rotate the crankshaft so the pin corresponding to the connect- ing rod to be installed is at the bottom dead center position.
• Apply engine oil sufficiently to the cylinder bore, piston, and crankshaft pin.
• Match the cylinder position number with the cylinder No. on
the connecting rod for installation.
• Install the piston with the front mark on the piston crown facing the front of the engine using Tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the crankshaft pin, resu lting from an interference of the connecting rod
big end.
14. Install the connecting rod caps. Assemble the components in their original positions.
• Match the stamped cylinder number marks (F) on the connect- ing rod with those on the cap to install.
15. Tighten the connecting rod bolts using Tool (A) as follows:
Apply engine oil to the threads and seats of the connecting rod
bolts.
CAUTION:
Check tightening angle. Do not judge angle by visual
inspection. Stamped mark : 2K (second ring)
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(A) : Oil splash
(B) : Small end diameter grade
(C) : Reference code
(D) : Bearing stopper groove
(E) : Reference code
(G) : Big end diameter grade
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Step 1 : 29.4 N·m (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb)
Step 2 : 0 N·m
Step 3 : 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 lb-ft)
Step 4 : Rotate bolts 90 ° + 0.5 °
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
*2: When the intake or exhaust valve opening angle is at the maximum.
*3: When starting the engine with engine coolant temperature 60
°C (140 °F) or less.
DRIVE BELTS
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Unit: mm (in)
SPARK PLUG
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
CYLINDER HEAD
Unit: mm (in)
VA LV E
Valve Dimensions
Unit: mm (in)
Tension of drive belts Auto adjustment by drive belt auto-tensioner
Surface distortion Description Limit
Exhaust manifold 0.3 (0.012)
Make DENSO
Type* Standard FXE20HE11C
Gap (nominal) 1.1 (0.043)
Description Limit
Head surface distortion 0.1 (0.004)
Description Standard
Spark plug tube installation height 41.7 (1.642)
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Valve head diameter (D) Intake 35.5 - 35.8 (1.398 - 1.409)
Exhaust 30.3 - 30.6 (1.193 - 1.205)
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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.
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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"
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Tool Number: KV10111100 (J-37228)
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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-
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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
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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
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CreakingA B ABAB Drive belts
(Slipping) Idler pulley bearing op-
eration
Squall
Creak AB—BAB Water
pump
noise Water pump operation
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DRIVE BELTS
DRIVE BELTS
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009460528
Checking Drive BeltsINFOID:0000000009460529
WARNING:
Inspect and check the drive belts with the engine off.
1. Inspect belt for cracks, fraying, wear or o il adhesion. If necessary, replace with a new one.
2. Rotate the crankshaft pulley two times then ensure t he drive belt auto-tensioner is within the possible use
range.
NOTE:
Inspect drive belt tension when engine is cold.
Tension AdjustmentINFOID:0000000009460530
Belt tension is not manually adjustable, it is aut omatically adjusted by the drive belt auto-tensioner.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009460531
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front RH wheel and tire. Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment".
2. Remove the fender protector side cover RH. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
1. Drive belt auto-tensioner 2. Generator 3. A/C compressor
4. Drive belt 5. Crankshaft pulley A. Indicator
B. Range when new drive belt is installed C. Possible use range D. View D Engine front
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CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE
CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE
Valve ClearanceINFOID:0000000009460535
CHECKING
• Perform inspection as follows after removal, installation or replace-
ment of camshaft or valve related parts, or if there is unusual
engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
Check valve clearance while engine is cold and not running.
1. Remove the intake manifold collector. Refer to EM-146,
"Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the ignition coils and spark plugs. Refer to EM-132,
"Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the rocker covers. Refer to EM-168, "Removal and
Installation LH" (LH), EM-169, "Removal and Installation RH"
(RH).
4. Set No.1 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke. • Align pointer with TDC mark on crankshaft pulley.
• Check that the valve lifters on No.1 cylinder are loose and valve lifters on No.4 are tight. If not, turn the crankshaft one full
revolution (360 °) and align as shown.SEM713A
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