
ENGINE
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SECTION
ENGINE MECHANICAL
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CONTENTS
SERVICE INFORMATION ........................... 3
. OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ......................... 30 F
Removal and Installation ........................................30
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PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 3
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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System IGNITION COIL ................................................. 36 G
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- Removal and Installation ........................................36
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SIONER" .................................................................. 3
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Precaution for Drain Coolant .................................... 3 . SPARK PLUG ................................................... 37
Removal and Installation ........................................37
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Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ................ 3 .
Precaution for Removal and Disassembly ............... 3 . FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ................ 39
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and Replace- Removal and Installation ........................................39
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ment ......................................................................... 3
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Precaution for Assembly and Installation ................. 3 . ROCKER COVER ............................................. 42
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening ......................... 4 . Removal and Installation ........................................42
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Precaution for Liquid Gasket .................................... 4 . J
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE ......................... 44
PREPARATION .................................................. 6
. Removal and Installation ........................................44
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Special Service Tool ................................................ 6
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Commercial Service Tool ......................................... 9
. TIMING CHAIN .................................................. 55 K
Component .............................................................55
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS Removal .................................................................57
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(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................11
. Inspection ...............................................................63
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NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise .................... 11 . Installation ..............................................................63
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Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom ...................................................... 11
. CAMSHAFT ....................................................... 73
Removal and Installation ........................................73
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DRIVE BELTS ...................................................13
. Inspection after Installation .....................................81
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Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 13
. Valve Clearance .....................................................82
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Adjusting Drive Belts .............................................. 13
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OIL SEAL .......................................................... 86
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT .......................16
. Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal .............86
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Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
. Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal .............86
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Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal ..............88
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INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR ..................18
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Removal and Installation ........................................ 18
. CYLINDER HEAD ............................................. 90
On-Vehicle Service .................................................90
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INTAKE MANIFOLD ..........................................22
. Removal and Installation ........................................91
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Removal and Installation ........................................ 22
. Disassembly and Assembly .................................. 102 .
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY Inspection After Disassembly ............................... 104.
CATALYST ........................................................26
. ENGINE ASSEMBLY ...................................... 109
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
. Removal and Installation ...................................... 109
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CYLINDER BLOCK ........................................ 113
. SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................113 . (SDS) ............................................................... 133
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Inspection .............................................................123
. Standard and Limit ............................................... 133
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PRECAUTIONS
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SERVICE INFORMATION A
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT EM
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000001720747
The Supplemental Restraint System such as "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER", used along C
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
this Service Manual.
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