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COMPRESSION PRESSURE
COMPRESSION PRESSURE
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CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3. Release fuel pressure and leave t he fuel pump electrically disconnected.
Refer to EC-687, "Work Procedure"
.
4. Remove all six spark plugs. Refer to EM-132, "Removal and Installation"
.
5. Install the compression tester with the adapter into the spark plug hole. • Use compression tester whose end (a) (rubber portion) is
smaller than 20 mm (0.79 in) in diameter. Otherwise, it may be
caught by cylinder head during removal.
6. Depress accelerator pedal fully to keep the electric throttle control actuator butterfly-valve wide open to
maximize air intake flow.
7. Crank the engine and record the highest gauge indication.
8. Repeat the measurement on each cylinder (steps 5 - 7). NOTE:
Always use a fully charged battery to obtain specified engine speed.
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2, psi)/rpm
9. If compression in one or more cylinders is low:
a. Pour a small amount of engine oil into cylinders through the spark plug holes.
b. Retest compression (steps 5 - 8).
• If adding oil helps raise compression pressure, then the piston rings may be worn or damaged. If so, replace piston rings after checking piston.
• If the pressure stays low, a valve may be sticking or is seating improperly. Inspect and repair the valve and/
or valve seat. Refer to EM-212, "Inspection After Disassembly"
. If the valve and/or valve seat is damaged
replace as necessary.
• If compression stays low in two or more cylinders that are next to each other:
- The cylinder head gasket may be leaking.
- Both cylinders may have valve component damage. Inspect and repair as necessary.
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Standard Minimum Difference limit between cylinders
1,275 (13.0, 185)/300 981 (10.0, 142)/300 98 (1.0, 14)/300
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INTAKE MANIFOLD
6. Loosen the bolts in the order as shown, and remove the intake
manifold.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Surface Distortion
• Using straightedge and feeler gauge, inspect the surface distortion of the intake manifold. Refer to EM-146, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Fo llow the procedure below for specific tightening sequences
and procedures.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse intake manifold gaskets.
• Install intake manifold nuts and bolts in two steps in the numerical order as shown.
NOTE:
After installation, it is necessary to re-calibrate the electric throttle control actuator as follows:
1. Perform the "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" when harness connector of the electric throttle con-
trol actuator is disconnected. Refer to EC-682, "Work Procedure"
.
2. Perform the "Idle Air Volume Learning" when the electric throttle control actuator is replaced. Refer to EC-
683, "Work Procedure".
3. Install the quick connector. Refer to EM-163, "Removal and Installation"
.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Make sure there are no fuel leaks at the connections as follows:
1. Apply fuel pressure to fuel lines by turning ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). Then check for fuel leaks at connections.
2. Start the engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at connections. WARNING:
Do not touch engine immediately after stopping as engine is extremely hot.
NOTE:
Use mirrors for checking on connections out of the direct line of sight.
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Standard : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
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Step 1 : 7.3 N·m (0.74 kg-m, 65 in-lb)
Step 2 : 25.5 N·m (2.6 kg-m, 19 ft-lb)
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST
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• Use a reliable straightedge and f
eeler gauge to check the flatness
of the exhaust manifold mating surfaces.
• Replace the exhaust manifold if the measurement exceeds specifi- cations.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Install the studs in the exhaust manifold (if removed), and tighten to specification.
2. Install the exhaust manifold gasket in the direction shown. CAUTION:
Do not reuse exhaust manifold gaskets.
3. Install the exhaust manifold (LH) nuts and tighten to specifica- tion in the order shown.
NOTE:
Number 7 and 8 are tightened a second time.
CAUTION:
• Before installing a heated oxyg en sensor 2 or air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1, clean the exhaust
manifold threads using the oxyg en sensor thread cleaner tool and apply anti-seize lubricant.
• Do not over-tighten the air fuel ratio (A/F) senso r 1 or heated oxygen sensors 2. Doing so may
cause damage.
Removal and Installation (RH)INFOID:0000000009460547
REMOVAL
WARNING: Limit : 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
PBIC1173E
Exhaust manifold studs : 15.4 N·m (1.6 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
(A) : Bank 1
(B) : Triangle press
(C) : Bank 2
: Engine front
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: Engine front
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Oxygen sensor thread cleaner : (J-43897-18)
Oxygen sensor thread cleaner : (J-43897-12)
Tool numbers : KV10114400 (J-38365) : KV991J0050 (J-44626)
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST
• Perform the work when the exhaust and co
oling system have completely cooled down.
• When removing the front and rear engine mounting th rough bolts and nuts, lift the engine up slightly
for safety. For engine slingers, refer to EM-220, "Removal and Installation"
.
1. Remove the engine and transaxle assembly. Refer to EM-220, "Removal and Installation"
.
2. Remove the RH three way catalyst supports.
3. Remove rear engine mount bracket. Refer to EM-220, "Removal and Installation"
.
4. Remove heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1), air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 (bank 1).
a. Remove harness connector from heated oxygen sensor 2 and air fuel ration (A/F) sensor 1, and discon-
nect the harness from the bracket and middle clamp.
b. Remove both heated oxygen sensors 2 and air fuel ratio (A/F) sensors 1 using Tool.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage heated oxygen sen sors 2 or air fuel ratio (A/F) sensors 1.
• Discard any heated oxygen sensor 2 which has been dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m
(19.7 in) onto a hard surface such as a co ncrete floor; replace with a new sensor.
5. Remove exhaust manifold heat shield (RH) and three way catalyst heat shields (RH) using power tool.
6. Remove the three way catalyst (bank 1) by loosening the bolts first and then removing the nuts and through bolts.
7. Loosen the exhaust manifold nuts in the reverse order as shown and remove the exhaust manifold (RH).
NOTE:
Number 7 and 8 are not applicable to removal.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Surface Distortion
• Use a reliable straightedge and feeler gauge to check the flatness of the exhaust manifold mating surfaces.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse exhaust manifold gaskets. Tool numbers : KV10114400 (J-38365)
: KV991J0050 (J-44626)
: Engine front
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Limit : 0.3mm (0.012 in)
PBIC1173E
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a. Insert Tool (A) between the lower oil pan and the upper oil pan.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
• Do not insert a screwdriver or similar tool, this will dam-
age the mating surfaces.
b. 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.
4. If re-installing the original lower oil pan, remove the old liquid gasket from the mating surfaces using a scraper.
• Also remove the old liquid gasket from mating surface of the upper oil pan.
• Remove the old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and threads.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or damage the mating surf aces when cleaning off the old liquid gasket.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Clean oil strainer if any object is attached.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to the lower oil pan.
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to GI-
21, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
• Be sure the liquid gasket is 4.5 - 5.5 mm (0.177 - 0.217 in) wide.
• Installation must be done within 5 minutes after applying liquid gasket.
2. Install the lower oil pan. Tighten the lower oil pan bolts in order as shown.
• Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling the engine with oil.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Start the engine and check for leaks. Refer to LU-25, "Inspection".
• Inspect the engine oil level. Refer to LU-25, "Inspection"
.
Removal and Installation (Upper Oil Pan)INFOID:0000000009460550
REMOVAL
WARNING:
• Do not remove the oil pan until the exhaust system and cooling syst em have completely cooled off.
• When removing the front and rear engine through bolt s and nuts, lift the engine up slightly for safety.
For engine slingers, refer to EM-220, "Removal and Installation"
.
CAUTION:
When removing the upper oil pan from the engine , first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS).
Be careful not to damage senso r edges or signal plate teeth.
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
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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.
:Engine front
:Cut here
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• Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner dr ops 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 leak age 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 A/T and CVT Models Leakage Level/Leakage Leakage
M/T Models Level/Leakage Leakage Level/Leakage
Other oils and fluids* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gas — Leakage —
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10. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown, and remove fuel tube
and fuel injector assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not tilt fuel tube, or remain ing fuel in pipes may flow out
from pipes.
11. Remove fuel injector from fuel tube as follows:
a. Open and remove clip (1).
b. Remove fuel injector (2) from fuel tube (5) by pulling straight. CAUTION:
• Do not reuse O-rings.
• Be careful with remaining fuel that may go out from fuel
tube.
• Be careful not to damage in jector nozzle during removal.
• Do not bump or drop fuel injector.
• Do not disassemble fuel injector.
12. Remove fuel damper from fuel tube, (if necessary).
INSTALLATION
1. Install fuel damper as follows:
a. Install new O-ring (2) to fuel tube (1) as shown. When handling new O-ring, be careful of the following:
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse O-ring.
• Handle O-ring with bare hands. Do not wear gloves.
• Lubricate O-ring with new engine oil.
• Do not clean O-ring with solvent.
• Check that O-ring and its mating part are free of foreign material.
• When installing O-ring, be car eful not to scratch it with
tool or fingernails. Also be careful not to twist or stretch
O-ring. If O-ring was stretched while it was being
attached, do not insert it quickly into fuel tube.
• Insert new O-ring straight into fuel tube. Do not twist it.
b. Install spacer (3) to fuel damper (4).
c. Insert fuel damper straight into fuel tube. CAUTION:
• Insert straight, checking that the axis is lined up.
• Do not pressure-fit with excessive force.
• Insert fuel damper until (B) is touching (A) of fuel tube.
d. Tighten bolts evenly in turn. • After tightening bolts, check that there is no gap between fuel damper cap (5) and fuel tube.
2. Install new O-rings to fuel injector paying attention to the following. CAUTION:
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(3) : O-ring (green)
(4) : O-ring (black)
(A) : Installed condition
(B) : Clip groove
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Reference value : 130 N (13.3 kg, 29.2 lb)
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