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2004 Kia Spectra
2004 ENGINES 1.8L 4-Cylinder
2004 ENGINES
1.8L 4-Cylinder
GENERAL
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
Fig. 1: Service Tools (1 Of 3)
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
ENGINE
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Fig. 4: Engine Troubleshooting Chart (1 Of 3)

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TIMING BELT
Fig. 7: Timing Belt Troubleshooting Chart
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Specifications Chart

Item Engine model T8 DOHC
Type Gasoline, 4 cycle
Cylinder arrangement and number In line, 4 cylinders
Combustion chamber Pentroof
Valve system OHC, belt driven (IN :2, EX : 2)
Displacement 109.4 (1,793)
Bore and stroke cu in(cc) 3.19X3.43 (81.0X87.0)
Compression ratio in (mm) 9.5:1
2
Compression pressure psi (kpa, kg/cm )-rpm 193 (1,333, 13.6)-300
Open BTDC 10°
IN
Close ABDC 42°
Valve timing
Open BBDC 50°
EX
Close ATDC 10°
IN 0: Maintenance-free
Valve clearance IN (mm)
EX 0 : Maintenance-free
Idle speed rpm 800±50
Ignition timing BTDC 5°±10°
Firing order 1-3-4-2
ENGINE DESCRIPTION
The T8 DOHC engine is a 4 cylinder overhead dual camshaft engine with a compression ratio of 9.4:1 The
cylinder head is made of aluminum alloy for good heat conductivity and heat resistance and utilizes a pentroof
combustion chamber with 4 valves (IN: 2, EX: 2) per cylinder. An aluminum oil pan is incorporated for reduced
vibration and improved cooling capacity. Maintenance free hydraulic lash adjusters (HLA's) are used for
reduced noise and vibration.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery cables.
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Fig. 8: Disconnecting Battery Cables

2. Remove battery and battery tray.

3. Drain engine coolant.
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Fig. 9: Draining Engine Coolant

4. Remove data link connector upward from mass airflow sensor bracket.
5. Disconnect intake air temperature sensor connector and mass air flow sensor connector.
6. Disconnect air intake hose from throttle body.
7. Disconnect ventilation hose.
8. Remove fresh air duct.
9. Remove accelerator cable and cruise control cable if equipped.
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Fig. 10: Removing Accelerator Cable And Cruise Control Cable If Equipped
10. Remove air cleaner assembly.

11. Disconnect brake vacuum hose and purge control vacuum hose from dynamic chamber.
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Fig. 11: Disconnecting Brake Vacuum Hose And Purge Control Vacuum Hose
12. Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.

13. Disconnect fuel hose from fuel injector rail.
WARNING: Keep open flames and sparks away from open fuel lines or a fire or
explosion may result.
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Fig. 12: Disconnecting Fuel Hose

14. Remove heater hoses.
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Fig. 13: Removing Heater Hoses

15. Disconnect IAC and throttle position sensor connectors.
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Fig. 14: Disconnecting IAC And Throttle Position Sensor Connectors

16. Disconnect injector connectors.
Fig. 15: Disconnecting Injector Connectors

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17. Disconnect electric connectors, bracket and reinstall engine hanger.
Tightening torque: 27.5~38.3 lb-ft (37.2~51.9 N.m, 3.8~5.3 kg-m)
Fig. 16: Disconnecting Electric Connectors

18. Disconnect B-terminal connector and S-terminal connector from starter.
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Fig. 17: Disconnecting B-Terminal And S-terminal Connectors From Starter

19. Disconnect generator B-terminal connector and connector C121 from generator.
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Fig. 18: Disconnecting Generator B-Terminal And Connector C121 From Generator
20. Disconnect engine ground strap.
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Fig. 19: Disconnecting Engine Ground Strap

21. Remove RH & LH splash shield.
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Fig. 20: Removing RH & LH Splash Shield

22. Remove exhaust manifold heat shield and three P/S pump bracket bolts.
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Fig. 21: Removing Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield And P/S Pump Bracket Bolts
23. Remove four A/C compressor bolts and five A/C compressor mounting bracket bolts.
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Fig. 22: Removing A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts

24. Disconnect ground strap from top of transaxle.
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Fig. 23: Disconnecting Ground Strap From Top Of Transaxle

25. Remove three No. 4 engine mounting nuts and one bolt and remove No. 4 engine mount.
26. Disconnect input/turbine speed sensor connector (A/T).
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Fig. 24: Disconnecting Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Connector (A/T)

27. Disconnect back-up light switch connector (M/T).

28. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor connector.
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Fig. 25: Disconnecting Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector

29. Remove U-clip from selector cable to transaxle linkage (A/T).

30. Remove nut and washer from transaxle linkage (A/T).
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Fig. 26: Removing Transaxle Linkage

31. Remove manual transaxle linkage and extension bar (M/T).

32. Remove clutch release cylinder and pipe (M/T).
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Fig. 27: Removing Clutch Release Cylinder And Pipe (M/T)

33. Disconnect transaxle range switch connector (A/T).

34. Disconnect solenoid valve connector (A/T).
35. Disconnect two ATF cooler hoses (A/T).
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Fig. 28: Disconnecting Two ATF Cooler Hoses (A/T)

36. Remove both front wheels (four lug nuts each).

37. Disconnect front oxygen sensor connector.
38. Remove front exhaust pipe.
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Fig. 29: Removing Front Exhaust Pipe

39. Remove both right and left tie rod ends from steering knuckles by removing one cotter pin and one nut
each.
40. Remove stabilizer control link bolt and nut from both right and left stabilizer control links then remove
stabilizer control link.
41. Remove pinch bolt and nut from both right and left ball joints.
42. Separate ball joints from control arms.
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Fig. 30: Separating Ball Joints From Control Arm

43. Remove joint shaft support bracket from engine block (three bolts).
44. Gently pry both driveshafts from transaxle.
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Fig. 31: Prying Both Driveshafts From Transaxle

45. Support engine with engine hoist.
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Fig. 32: Supporting Engine With Engine Hoist

46. Remove two nuts from No. 2 engine mount-to-mounting member.
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Fig. 33: Removing No. 2 Engine Mount-To-Mounting Member

47. Remove one bolt from No. 3 engine mount.

48. Remove three No. 1 engine mount bolts.
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Fig. 34: Removing No. 1 Engine Mount Bolts

49. Lift engine and transaxle out as a unit.
INSTALLATION
1. Install engine and transaxle into engine compartment as a unit.

2. Install three No. 1 engine mount bolts.
Tightening torque: 49.2~69 lb-ft (67~93.2 N.m, 6.8~9.5 kg-m)
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Fig. 35: Installing No. 1 Engine Mount Bolts

3. Install No. 3 engine mount bolt.
Tightening torque: 62.9~86 lb-ft (85.3~116.6 N.m, 8.7~11.9 kg-m)
4. Install two No. 2 engine mount nuts.
Tightening torque: 28~38 lb-ft (38~51 N.m, 3.8~5.3 kg-m)
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Fig. 36: Installing No. 2 Engine Mount Nuts

5. Install No. 4 engine mount.
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Tightening torque:
Nuts: 49~68 lb-ft (68~93 N.m, 6.8~9.5 kg-m)
Bolt: 47~66 lb-ft (64~89 N.m, 6.5~9.1 kg-m)
Fig. 37: Installing No. 4 Engine Mount

6. Remove engine hoist.

7. Install new clips on driveshaft.
8. Push driveshaft and joint shaft into transaxle with opening of clips pointing upward.
9. Install joint shaft support bracket using three bolts.
10. Install right and left lower ball joints into spindle then install pinch bolts.
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11. Install both right and left stabilizer control links.
Fig. 38: Installing Both Right And Left Stabilizer Control Links
12. Install front exhaust pipe.

Tightening torque:
A: 29.7~40.5 lb-ft (40.2~54.9 N.m, 4.1~5.6 kg-m)
B : 51~69 lb-ft (69~94 N.m, 6.9~9.4 kg-m)
C : 15.2~20.2 lb-ft (20.6~27.4 N.m, 2.1~2.8 kg-m)
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Fig. 39: Installing Front Exhaust Pipe

13. Connect two ATF cooler hoses (A/T).
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Fig. 40: Connecting Two ATF Cooler Hoses (A/T)

14. Connect solenoid valve connector (A/T).

15. Connect auto transaxle range switch connector (A/T).
16. Install clutch release cylinder and pipe (M/T).
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Fig. 41: Installing Clutch Release Cylinder And Pipe (M/T)

17. Install extension bar and manual transaxle linkage (M/T).
Extension bar tightening torque: 23~34 lb-ft (32~47 N.m)
Manual transaxle linkage tightening torque: 12~17 lb-ft (16~23 N.m)
18. Install washer and nut to auto transaxle linkage (A/T).
19. Insert U-clip.
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Fig. 42: Installing Washer And Nut To Auto Transaxle Linkage (A/T)
20. Connect back-up light switch connector (M/T).

21. Connect vehicle speed sensor connector (M/T).
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Fig. 43: Connecting Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector (M/T)

22. Connect input turbine speed sensor connector.
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Fig. 44: Connecting Input Turbine Speed Sensor Connector

23. Connect ground strap to top of transaxle.
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Fig. 45: Connecting Ground Strap To Top Of Transaxle

24. Install A/C compressor mounting bracket (five bolts)

Tightening torque:
Mounting bracket:
Four (14 mm) bolts: 28~38 lb-ft (38~51 N.m, 3.9~5.2 kg-m)
One (12 mm) bolt (oil pump side): 14~18 lb-ft (19~25 N.m, 1.9~25 kg-m)
A/C compressor: 28~38 lb-ft (39~52 N.m, 3.9~5.3 kg-m)
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Fig. 46: Installing A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket

Install three P/S pump bracket bolts.
Install exhaust manifold heat shield.
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Fig. 47: Installing Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield

Install RH & LH splash shield.
Tightening torque: 10~12 lb-ft (13.5~16 N.m, 1.4~1.6 kg-m)
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Fig. 48: Installing RH & LH Splash Shield

Install both front wheels.
Tightening torque: 65~87 lb-ft (88~118 N.m, 9~12 kg-m)
Connect engine ground strap.

Tightening torque:
A:28~38 lb-ft (38~51 N.m, 3.8~5.3 kg-m)
B:5.8~8.7 lb-ft (7.8~11.8 N.m, 0.8~1.2 kg-m)
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Fig. 49: Connecting Engine Ground Strap

Connect two generator connectors.
(B-terminal connector and C121 to the generator)
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Fig. 50: Connecting Two Generator Connectors

Connect B-terminal and S-terminal connectors to the starter.
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Fig. 51: Connecting B-Terminal And S-Terminal Connectors To The Starter

Connect IAC and throttle position sensor connectors.
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Fig. 52: Connecting IAC And Throttle Position Sensor Connectors

Install connector bracket and connect electric connectors.
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Fig. 53: Installing Connector Bracket And Connecting Electric Connectors

Connect injector connectors.
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Fig. 54: Connecting Injector Connectors

Connect heater hoses.
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Fig. 55: Connecting Heater Hoses

Connect fuel hose to injector rail.
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Fig. 56: Connecting Fuel Hose To Injector Rail

Connect upper and lower radiator hoses.
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Fig. 57: Connecting Upper And Lower Radiator Hoses

Connect brake vacuum hose and purge control vacuum hose to dynamic chamber.
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Fig. 58: Connecting Brake Vacuum Hose And Purge Control Vacuum Hose
Install air cleaner assembly and connect air intake hose to throttle body.
Install fresh air duct.
Connect ventilation hose.
Install accelerator cable and auto cruise control cable, if equipped.
Insert data link connector into mass air flow sensor bracket.
Connect intake air temperature sensor connector and mass air flow sensor connectors.
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Fig. 59: Installing Air Cleaner Assembly And Connecting Air Intake Hose To Throttle Body
Install P/S and A/C belt. Turn adjustment screw until correct belt deflection is achieved. Tighten
pivot bolt and mounting bolt.
Deflection:
New: 8.0~9.0 mm (0.32~0.35 in)
Used: 9.0~10.0 mm (0.36~0.39 in)
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Fig. 60: Installing P/S And A/C Belt

Install battery tray and battery.
Tightening torque: 10~12 lb-ft (13.5~16 N.m, 1.4~1.6 kg-m)
Fill engine coolant with specified type and amount.

Connect both battery cables.
Check and/or fill all fluids.
Test run engine and perform an overall check.
ENGINE DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION & REASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY
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Fig. 61: Illustrating Engine-To-Transaxle Disassembly

1. Remove No. 2 engine mount.
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Fig. 62: Removing No. 2 Engine Mount

2. Remove No. 3 engine mount and bracket.
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Fig. 63: Removing No. 3 Engine Mount And Bracket

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3. Remove starter (three bolts).

4. Remove eight transaxle mounting bolts and separate transaxle from engine.
5. Remove exhaust manifold and coolant bypass pipe.
Fig. 64: Removing Exhaust Manifold And Coolant Bypass Pipe

6. Install engine to Service Tool.
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Fig. 65: Installing Engine To Service Tool

7. Drain engine oil.

8. Remove front and rear engine hangers.
9. Remove generator by loosening adjusting bolt and removing mounting bolts and pivot bolt.
10. Remove intake manifold support bracket.
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Fig. 66: Removing Intake Manifold Support Bracket

11. Remove intake manifold.
Fig. 67: Removing Intake Manifold

12. For timing belt removal, see TIMING SYSTEM.

13. Loosen cylinder head bolts in two or three steps following order shown in figure.
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Fig. 68: Cylinder Head Loosening Sequence

14. Remove cylinder head by lifting it off from cylinder block.
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Fig. 69: Removing Cylinder Head

15. For additional cylinder head removal and disassembly information, see CYLINDER HEAD
ASSEMBLY.
16. Remove external engine components.
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Fig. 70: Illustrating External Engine Components

17. Install SST or equivalent.
(Clutch disc centering tool and ring gear brake)
18. Loosen each bolt one turn at a time, in a crisscross pattern, until spring tension is released then remove
clutch cover and disc.
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Fig. 71: Removing Clutch Cover And Disc

19. Remove pilot bearing with SST (Bearing puller) or equivalent if necessary.
20. Hold flywheel with SST (Ring gear brake) or equivalent.
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Fig. 72: Removing Pilot Bearing

21. Remove six bolts to remove flywheel.
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Fig. 73: Removing Flywheel

22. Remove oil pan mounting bolts.
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Fig. 74: Removing Oil Pan Mounting Bolts

23. Remove oil pan with a screwdriver or suitable tool as shown in figure. See Fig. 75.
CAUTION: a. Do not force tools between cylinder block and oil pan as this
may damage sealing surface.
b. Do not damage sealing surface when removing old sealant.
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Fig. 75: Removing Oil Pan With A Screwdriver Or Suitable Tool

24. Remove oil strainer.
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Fig. 76: Removing Oil Strainer

25. Remove timing belt pulley.
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Fig. 77: Remove Timing Belt Pulley

26. Remove oil pump mounting bolt and oil pump.

27. Using a screwdriver covered by a rag, remove oil seal from pump cover side.
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Fig. 78: Removing Oil Pump Mounting Bolt And Oil Pump
28. Remove rear cover.
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Fig. 79: Removing Rear Cover

29. Wrap a prying tool with a shop towel and slowly pry out rear oil seal.
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Fig. 80: Prying Out Rear Oil Seal

30. Remove water pump.
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Fig. 81: Removing Water Pump

31. Remove oil filter and oil pressure switch.
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Fig. 82: Removing Oil Filter And Oil Pressure Switch

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Fig. 83: Illustrating Engine Block Components

32. Check top of each cylinder for ridges.
NOTE: Failure to remove a ridge before removing piston will result in damaged
ring-lands, cracked piston rings, or cracked piston.
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33. If a ridge can be felt, use a ridge reamer to remove ridge before attempting to remove piston from
cylinder.
Fig. 84: Removing Cylinder Ridge

34. Rotate engine block so that crankshaft is at Top Dead Center (TDC).
35. Rotate crankshaft so that No. 1 and No. 4 cylinders are at Bottom Dead Center (BDC).
36. Use a numbering stamp and mark rod cap and connecting rod with their corresponding cylinder number.
NOTE: Mark all rods on same side and make a reference mark on block so that
rods are installed in correct position and direction. Failure to install rods
properly with result in oil starvation, spun bearings, or damaged internal
engine components.
37. Rotate crankshaft so that cylinders No. 2 and No. 3 are at Bottom Dead Center (BDC) and repeat marking
procedure.
38. Remove connecting rod nuts and gently loosen rod caps by tapping cap with a light plastic mallet.
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39. Remove rod caps.
NOTE: Cover connecting rod bolts to protect crankshaft journals.
40. Push connecting rod and piston as far up into cylinder as possible. Using a wooden dowel, tap gently on
piston to release it from cylinder.
41. Repeat this procedure for each cylinder.
Fig. 85: Removing Piston Assemblies
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42. Mark tops of pistons with corresponding cylinder numbers they were removed from.
43. Using a piston ring expander, remove piston rings.
Fig. 86: Removing Piston Rings

44. Hold piston upright and gently move connecting rod.

45. Release connecting rod and observe its movement.
NOTE: Do not swing connecting rod wildly. Constant, hard contact with piston
will cause a bell-mouth condition that will require piston replacement.
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Fig. 87: Measuring Connecting Rod Movement

46. If connecting rod does not move freely, check piston pin bore and connecting rod for straightness and
deformation.
47. Remove piston pin clip from ends of piston pin bore.
48. Tilt piston and allow piston pin to slide out into your hand. Piston pins may need to be pressed out.
NOTE: Do not allow pins to drop to the ground.
49. Remove connecting rod from piston. Keep individual piston, piston pin, and piston pin clips together for
reassembly.
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Fig. 88: Removing Connecting Rod From Piston

50. Mark main bearing caps (front to back) including direction.
NOTE: Each main bearing cap is matched to that particular journal. Installing a
cap on wrong journal will cause an align bore problem that will require an
expensive machine process to correct.
51. Loosen main bearing caps in two or three steps following order shown in figure.
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Fig. 89: Main Bearing Cap Bolt Loosening Sequence

52. Remove main bearing caps.

53. Grasp crankshaft and lift straight out.
54. Remove main bearings and thrust bearings from cylinder block saddles.
INSPECTION
CYLINDER BLOCK
1. Check cylinder block for following conditions and repair or replace cylinder block as needed.
a. Leakage damage
b. Cracks
c. Scoring of cylinders
2. Check distortion of cylinder head mating surface (block deck) in six directions shown in figure. See Fig.
91.
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Distortion: 0.006 in (0.15 mm) maximum
Fig. 90: Checking Distortion Of Cylinder Head Mating Surface

3. Repair block deck by surface grinding block, or in extreme cases replace cylinder block.
Maximum resurface amount: 0.008 in (0.20 mm)
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Fig. 91: Measuring Cylinder Block Distortion

4. If deck is at or below this specification, replace cylinder block.
NOTE: Before surfacing cylinder block, check deck height from center line of
crankshaft to deck surface.
5. Measure cylinder bore with a dial bore gauge at X and Y vectors shown in figure. See Fig. 92.
Cylinder bore size
Standard: 3.1892~3.1897 in (81.006~81.019 mm)
Bore + 0.010 in (0.25 mm): 3.1990~3.1996 in (81.256~81.269 mm):
Bore + 0.020 in. (0.50 mm): 3.2089~3.2094 in (81.506~81.519 mm)
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Fig. 92: Measuring Cylinder Bore With A Dial Bore Gauge

6. Take cylinder measurements at top, center and bottom of cylinder to check for cylinder diameter, taper
and out-of-round.
Taper: 0.0007 in (0.019 mm)
Maximum Out-of-round: 0.0007 in (0.019 mm) Maximum
NOTE: Boring cylinders should be based on maximum oversized piston that can
be installed without exceeding maximum overbore.
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Fig. 93: Measuring Cylinder Bore Taper

CONNECTING ROD
1. Check connecting rod bushing inside diameter.
Inside diameter: 0.9055~0.9063 in (23.0~23.021 mm )
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Fig. 94: Measuring Connecting Rod Bushing Inside Diameter

2. Subtract piston pin diameter from connecting rod bushing inside diameter to determine piston pin fit.
Clearance: 0.0004~0.0010 in (0.010~0.027 mm )
3. If clearance is not within specification, replace connecting rod bushing.

4. Check each connecting rod for bending.
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Fig. 95: Checking Connecting Rod Straightness

5. Replace connecting rods if necessary.
NOTE: Connecting rods must always be replaced as an assembly. Rod cap, rod, bolts
and nuts are a matched set.
MAIN BEARING AND CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
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Check main and connecting rod bearings for peeling, scoring and other damage.
Fig. 96: Checking Main And Connecting Rod Bearings For Damage
CRANKSHAFT
1. Check crankshaft bearing and crank pin journals for damage and scoring.
2. Check oil holes for clogging.
3. Set crankshaft on V-blocks.
4. Measure crankshaft run-out at center journal. Replace crankshaft if it is not within specification.
Run-out:: 0.00098 in (0.025 mm)
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Fig. 97: Measuring Crankshaft Run-Out

5. Use a micrometer to measure crankshaft main bearing journals and crank pin journals at X and Y
direction as shown in figure.
CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL DIAMETER:
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Fig. 98: Crankshaft Journal Diameter Chart

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Fig. 99: Measuring Crankshaft Journal Diameter

6. Grind crankshaft only if there is visible scoring, or if out-of-round is excessive.

7. Only grind crankshaft amount necessary to correct condition.
8. If a crankshaft must be ground 0.020 in (0.50 mm) or more, heat-treat crankshaft to ensure durability.
MAIN JOURNAL DIAMETER UNDERSIZES:
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Fig. 100: Main Journal Diameter Undersize Chart

CRANK PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER UNDERSIZES:
Fig. 101: Crank Pin Journal Diameter Undersize Chart

PISTON ASSEMBLIES
PISTON COOLING JETS
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1. Apply compressed air to each piston cooling jet valve at (A) and verify that air passes through piston
cooling jet valve at (B). If air does not pass, replace piston cooling jet valve.
Air pressure: 35.6~44.1 psi (245.3~304.1 kpa, 3.1~2.5 kg/cm2 ) maximum
2. Check piston cooling jet nozzle for clogs. Replace nozzle if necessary.
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Fig. 102: Checking Piston Cooling Jet Nozzle For Clogs

PISTON
NOTE: Replacing a piston also requires replacing piston rings.
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1. Check circumference of piston for damage, scoring, or unusual wear patterns. Replace piston as needed.
Fig. 103: Checking Circumference Of Piston For Damage, Scoring, Or Unusual Wear Patterns
2. Check outside diameter of each piston at a 90° right angle to piston pin, 0.650 in. (16.5 mm) below oil
ring land's lower edge.
PISTON DIAMETER:
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Fig. 104: Piston Diameter Chart

NOTE: If piston is collapsed or bell mouthed, replace piston.
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Fig. 105: Measuring Piston Diameter

3. Check piston-to-cylinder wall clearance by subtracting piston diameter from the largest cylinder wall
diameter, at each cylinder.
Clearance: 0.0015~0.0021 in (0.039~0.053 mm)
Maximum: 0.006 in (0.15 mm )
4. If clearance exceeds maximum, replace piston or rebore cylinders and fit oversized pistons to all
cylinders.
Fig. 106: Measuring Piston-To-Cylinder Wall Clearance

PISTON RINGS
1. Insert a new piston ring into a piston ring groove and check piston ring-to-side clearance.
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Fig. 107: Piston Ring-To-Side Clearance Chart

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Fig. 108: Measuring Piston Ring-To-Side Clearance

2. If clearance exceeds the maximum, replace piston.

3. Inspect piston rings for damage, abnormal wear, or breakage.
4. Replace piston rings if necessary.
5. Insert piston ring into cylinder by hand.
6. Square ring in cylinder by inverting a piston into cylinder and pushing ring to the bottom of its travel in
cylinder.
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Fig. 109: Squaring Piston Ring In Cylinder

7. Place a feeler gauge in end gap and check end gap clearance.
END GAP CLEARANCE:
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Fig. 110: Piston Ring End Gap Clearance Chart

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Fig. 111: Measuring Piston Ring End Gap Clearance

8. Replace piston ring if necessary.
PISTON PIN
1. Measure each piston pin hole diameter at X and Y directions in four locations shown in figure.
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Diameter: 0.7872~0.7875 in (19.994~20.002 mm)
Fig. 112: Measuring Each Piston Pin Hole Diameter

2. Measure each piston pin diameter at X and Y direction at four locations shown in figure.
Diameter: 0.7869~0.7871 in (19.987~19.993 mm)
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Fig. 113: Measuring Piston Pin Diameter

3. Subtract piston pin diameter from pin hole diameter to determine piston pin to piston clearance.
Clearance: 0.00004~0.00006 in (0.001~0.015 mm)
4. If clearance exceeds specification, replace piston and piston pin.
NOTE: Piston and piston pin are a matched set.
REASSEMBLY
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Fig. 114: Illustrating Engine Block Components

1. Clean all parts before assembly.

2. Apply a coat of clean engine oil to all sliding and rotating parts before assembly.
3. Replace main bearings and rod bearings if they are peeling, burned or otherwise damaged.
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NOTE: Do not reuse old gaskets or seals.
4. Install one piston pin clip into clip grooves on piston.

5. Insert connecting rod into piston and slide piston pin through piston and through connecting rod until it
makes contact with the piston pin clip already installed.
NOTE: Verify that piston and rod are assembled in same direction as they were
prior to disassembly.
Fig. 115: Installing Connecting Rod Onto Piston

6. Install second piston pin clip into clip grooves on opposite side of piston.
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Fig. 116: Install Piston Pin Clip

7. Hold piston upright and move connecting rod back and forth. Check that rod moves freely.
8. Install three piece oil ring onto piston.
a. Apply clean engine oil to the oil ring expander and upper and lower oil rings.
b. Install expander onto piston so that expander ends face upward.
c. Install lower oil ring onto piston. Ring may be installed with either face upward.
d. Install upper oil ring onto piston. Ring may be installed with either face upward.
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Fig. 117: Installing Lower Oil Ring Onto Piston

9. Check that oil ring expander separates upper and lower oil rings, and that oil ring assembly spins freely
on piston.
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Fig. 118: Illustrating Oil Ring Position

10. Use a ring expander and install second ring.

11. Use a ring expander and install top ring.
NOTE: Top ring and second ring should be installed with "R" mark facing up.
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Fig. 119: Illustrating Top & Second Ring Position

12. Align piston ring gaps as shown in figure.
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Fig. 120: Positioning Piston Ring Gaps

13. Inspect journals and bearings for any foreign material. Clean crankshaft, oil holes and main bearing
journals thoroughly, and dry components with compressed air.
14. Install grooved main bearings into saddles on engine block.
15. Install thrust bearings with oil groove facing crankshaft.
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Fig. 121: Installing Thrust Bearings

16. Set crankshaft on installed bearings.

17. Install remaining main bearings into main bearing caps.
18. Position Plastigage on crankshaft journals.
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Fig. 122: Positioning Plastigage On Crankshaft Journals

19. Install main bearing caps along with lower main bearings according to cap number and mark.
20. Tighten main bearing cap bolts according to the following procedure:
a. Tighten bolts in order shown in figure. See Fig. 123.
Tightening torque: 28.9 lb-ft (39.2 N.m, 4kg-m)
b. Loosen bolts in reverse of order shown.

c. Retighten bolts in order shown.
d. Mark bolts for rotational reference.

e. Rotate bolts 90°(1/4 Turn) in order shown.
f. Rotate bolts another 60°(1/6 Turn) in order shown.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft with Plastigage™ on crankshaft journals.
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Fig. 123: Main Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence

21. Remove main bearing caps and check bearing clearance.
NOTE: The widest point of Plastigage™ is the smallest clearance, and the
narrowest point of Plastigage is the largest clearance.
22. If oil clearance exceeds specification, grind and polish crankshaft and use undersized main bearings.
Oil Clearance: 0.00095-0.00165 in (0.024-0.042 mm)
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Fig. 124: Measuring Main Bearing Clearance

23. Lift crankshaft out of cylinder block and carefully remove Plastigage from main bearings and crankshaft
journals.
24. Apply a light coat of engine oil on main bearings and install crankshaft by gently lowering it onto
bearings.
25. Apply a light coat of oil on crankshaft main bearing journals and on main bearings on main bearing caps.
26. Install main bearing caps along with lower main bearings according to cap number and <-- mark.
27. Tighten main bearing cap bolts according to the following procedure:
a. Tighten bolts in order shown in figure. See Fig. 125.

c. Retighten bolts in order shown.
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d. Mark bolts for rotational reference.

e. Rotate bolts 90°(1/4 Turn) in order shown.
f. Rotate bolts another 60°(1/6 Turn) in order shown.

28. Rotate crankshaft to ensure it does not bind.

29. Place a dial indicator against front of crankshaft and zero gauge.
30. Using a prying tool, move crankshaft forward and zero dial indicator.
31. Move the crankshaft toward the rear of block with prying tool and check the amount of movement on dial
indicator.
End Play: 0.0032-0.0111 in (0.080-0.282 mm)
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Fig. 126: Measuring Crankshaft End Play

32. If end play exceeds specification, grind crankshaft and install oversized thrust bearings, or replace
crankshaft and thrust bearings.
THRUST BEARING WIDTH
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Fig. 127: Measuring Thrust Bearing Width

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Fig. 128: Thrust Bearing Width Specification Chart

33. Install a bearing into connecting rod.

34. Place rubber sleeves (rubber fuel line works well) on connecting rod bolts to protect crankshaft from
damage.
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Fig. 129: Illustrating Connecting Rod Bolt Protective Sleeves

35. Check piston rings for correct end gap stagger.

36. Place piston (cylinder number one) with"F"mark facing front of engine block, then slip piston and
connecting rod assembly into a piston ring compressor.
37. Rotate crankshaft so that crank pin journal for specific cylinder is at its lowest point (bottom dead center).
38. Lower piston and connecting rod assembly until piston ring compressor makes contact with deck surface
of engine block.
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Fig. 130: Installing Piston And Connecting Rod Assembly

39. Using butt end of a hammer, tap the top of piston into cylinder and continue tapping until connecting rod
makes contact with crankshaft.
NOTE: Follow this procedure for remaining piston and connecting rod
assemblies.
40. Install a connecting rod bearing in each connecting rod cap.

41. Place a piece of Plastigage™ on crank pin journals.
42. Install connecting rod caps, aligning marks made previous to disassembly and torque to specification.
Tightening torque: 34.7-36.9 lb-ft (47-50 N.m, 4.8-5.1 kg-m)
NOTE: When installing the connecting rods, match marks made on the
connecting rod and cap to reference mark made on cylinder block to
prevent oil starvation to the connecting rod bearings.
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Fig. 131: Identifying Connecting Rod Mating Marks

43. Loosen and remove connecting rod caps.

44. Check the connecting rod bearing clearance.
Oil clearance: 0.0008-0.0019 in (0.020-0.05 mm)
Maximum : 0.004 in (0.10 mm)
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Fig. 132: Measuring Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance

45. If oil clearance exceeds maximum oil clearance specification, grind the crankshaft and use undersized
connecting rod bearings.
46. Apply a coat of clean engine oil to connecting rod bearing in connecting rod cap.
47. Install connecting rod cap and torque to specification.
Tightening torque: 34.7-36.9 lb-ft (47-50 N.m, 4.8-5.1 kg-m)
48. Insert a thickness gauge between connecting rod and crankshaft and check connecting rod side clearance.
NOTE: Do not measure between connecting rod cap and crankshaft.
Side clearance: 0.0044-0.0103 in (0.110-0.262 mm)
Maximum: 0.012 in (0.30 mm)
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Fig. 133: Identifying Connecting Rod Side Clearance Measuring Location

49. If side clearance exceeds maximum side clearance specification, replace connecting rod and cap.
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Fig. 134: Identifying Engine Block External Components

50. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to rear oil seal.
51. Install rear oil seal into rear cover by hand.
52. Press oil seal into rear cover.
NOTE: Oil seal must be pressed in until it is nearly flush with surface of rear
cover.
Protrusion: 0-0.02 in (0~0.5 mm)
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Fig. 135: Installing Oil Seal Into Rear Cover

53. Apply a coat of silicone sealer to rear cover.
Thickness: 0.08 in (2 mm)
54. Install the rear cover.
Tightening torque: 5.8-8.0 lb-ft (7.8-10.8 N.m, 0.8-1.1 kg-m)
55. Remove any sealant that protrudes from rear cover onto oil pan mounting surface.
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Fig. 136: Removing Any Protruding Sealant

56. Apply clean engine oil to new front oil seal and oil pump body.
57. Install front oil seal by hand.
58. Press oil seal into oil pump body.
NOTE: Oil seal must be pressed in until it is nearly flush with front surface of oil
pump body.
Protrusion: 0.02-0.04 in (0.5-1.0 mm)
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Fig. 137: Installing Oil Seal Into Oil Pump Body

59. Install a new O-ring seal.

60. Apply a bead of silicone sealant to oil pump body as shown in figure.
Thickness: 0.04-0.08 in (1-2 mm)
CAUTION: Oil pump body must be installed within 5 minutes after silicone
sealant is applied.
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Fig. 138: Applying Silicone Sealant

61. Install oil pump with six bolts.
Tightening torque: 14-19 lb-ft (19-26 N.m, 1.9-2.6 kg-m)
62. Remove any sealant that protrudes from oil pump onto oil pan mounting surface.
63. Remove all foreign material from water pump mounting surface.
64. Install water pump with a new gasket and torque to specification.
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Fig. 139: Installing Water Pump

65. Install oil pressure switch.
66. Apply a small amount of engine oil to rubber seal of oil filter.
67. Install oil filter until rubber seal contacts base and then tighten filter 1 and 1/6 turn using an oil filter
wrench.
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Fig. 140: Installing Oil Pressure Switch And Oil Filter

68. Install oil strainer with a new gasket.
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Fig. 141: Installing Oil Strainer

69. Remove all foreign material from gasket surface.

70. Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant to oil pan contact surfaces.
NOTE: Install oil pan within five minutes of applying silicone sealer.
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Fig. 142: Applying Silicone Sealant To Oil Pan

71. Install oil pan and tighten oil pan bolts.
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Fig. 143: Identifying Oil Pan Bolt Positions

72. Clean thread sealant from flywheel bolts and bolt holes in crankshaft.
NOTE: If thread sealant cannot be removed from bolt, replace flywheel bolt. If you
are using new flywheel bolts, do not apply sealant: new bolts have sealant
already applied to threads.
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Fig. 144: Applying Sealant To Flywheel Bolts

73. Install separator plate onto cylinder block.
74. Install flywheel (M/T) or drive plate/backing plate/adapter (A/T) assembly onto crankshaft.
75. Install bolts (apply sealant to reused bolts).
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76. Install locking tool.

77. Tighten bolts in two or three steps to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 71-75.9 lb-ft (97-103 N.m, 9.8-10.5 kg-m)
Fig. 145: Flywheel (M/T) Or Drive Plate/Backing Plate/Adapter (A/T) Bolt Tightening Sequence
78. Install clutch disc and clutch cover (M/T).

79. Center the clutch disc with SST or equivalent and torque clutch cover bolts to specification (M/T).
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Fig. 146: Installing Clutch Disc And Clutch Cover

80. Remove locking tool.

81. Remove all foreign material from contact surface of cylinder head and cylinder block.
82. Place cylinder head gasket onto cylinder block and lower cylinder head onto cylinder block.
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Fig. 147: Installing Cylinder Head Gasket

83. For additional cylinder head installation information, see CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY.
84. Install cylinder head bolts.
85. Tighten cylinder head bolts according to following procedure:
a. Tighten cylinder head bolts in order shown in figure. See Fig. 148.
Tightening torque: 36.1 lb-ft (49 N.m, 5 kg-m)

c. Retighten cylinder head bolts in order shown.
Tightening torque: 28.9 lb-ft (39.2 N.m, 4 kg-m)
d. Mark cylinder head bolts for rotational reference.

e. Rotate cylinder head bolts 90°(1/4 Turn) in order shown.
f. Rotate cylinder head bolts another 90°(1/4 Turn) in order shown.
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Fig. 148: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence

86. Install HLA's. See HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER (HLA).

87. For camshaft sprocket and timing belt information, see TIMING SYSTEM.
88. Install new intake manifold gasket.
89. Install intake manifold.
90. Install intake manifold bracket.
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Fig. 149: Installing Intake Manifold Bracket

91. Install generator and generator mounting bolts and adjusting bolt.
92. Install generator belt and adjust it to specification.
Generator drive belt deflection
New: 0.31-0.35 in (8-9 mm)
Used: 0.35-0.39 in (1-90 mm)
93. Tighten all bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Mounting bolts: 27-38 lb-ft (37-52 N.m)
Adjusting bolt: 14~19 lb-ft (19-52 N.m)
94. Install front and rear engine hangers.
Fig. 150: Installing Front And Rear Engine Hangers And Grounds
95. Hang engine with baby crane from engine stand.

96. Install exhaust manifold and coolant bypass pipe.
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Tightening torque:
A: 28.2~34 lb-ft (38.2-46.1 N.m, 3.9-4.7 kg-m)
B: 15.9~21 lb-ft (21.6-28.4 N.m, 2.2-2.9 kg-m)
Fig. 151: Installing Exhaust Manifold Nuts

97. Install No. 3 engine mount and bracket.

Tightening torque:
54.1-75.9 lb-ft (73.5-102.9 N.m, 7.5-10.5 kg-m)
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Fig. 152: Installing No. 3 Engine Mount And Bracket

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98. Install No. 2 engine mount.
99. Install transaxle and eight transaxle mounting bolts

Tightening torque:
4 upper bolts (1,2,3,4): 65.8-86.1 lb-ft (89-116 N.m, 9.1-11.9 kg-m)
4 lower bolts (5,6,7,8): 27.5-38.3 lb-ft (37-52 N.m, 3.8-5.3 kg-m)
Fig. 153: Installing Transaxle Mounting Bolts

100. Install starter.
Tightening torque: 27-38 lb-ft (37-52 N.m, 3.7~5.8 kg-m)
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101. Fill with specified type and amount of engine oil and check for leaks.
CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
Fig. 154: Disconnecting Negative Battery Cable

2. Relieve fuel system pressure. See FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM .

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Fig. 155: Identifying Radiator Drain Plug

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Fig. 156: Identifying Engine Oil Drain Plug

5. Remove PCV hose and ventilation hose.

6. Remove accelerator cable and auto cruise control cable if equipped.
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Fig. 157: Removing Accelerator And Cruise Control Cable

7. Remove air intake hose and fresh air duct.
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Fig. 158: Removing Air Intake Hose And Fresh Air Duct
8. Disconnect brake vacuum hose and purge control vacuum hose at dynamic chamber.
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Fig. 159: Disconnecting Brake Vacuum And Purge Control Vacuum Hose
9. Remove upper radiator hose.
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Fig. 160: Removing Upper Radiator Hose

10. Disconnect fuel hose from injector rail.
WARNING: Keep open flames and sparks away from open fuel lines or a fire or
explosion may result.
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Fig. 161: Disconnecting Fuel Hose From Injector Rail

11. Remove heater hoses.
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Fig. 162: Removing Heater Hoses

12. Disconnect IAC and throttle position sensor connectors.
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Fig. 163: Disconnecting IAC And Throttle Position Sensor Connectors

13. Disconnect injector connectors.
Fig. 164: Disconnecting Injector Connectors

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14. Disconnect electrical connectors, remove bracket and reinstall engine hanger.
Tightening torque: 27.5~38.3 lb.ft (37.2~51.9 N.m, 3.8~5.3 kg.m)
Fig. 165: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors, Removing Bracket And Reinstalling Engine Hanger
15. Disconnect ground strap.
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Fig. 166: Disconnecting Ground Strap

16. Remove exhaust manifold heat shield.
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Fig. 167: Removing Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield

17. Remove exhaust manifold pipe.
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Fig. 168: Removing Exhaust Manifold Pipe

18. Remove coolant bypass pipe.
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Fig. 169: Removing Coolant Bypass Pipe

19. Remove intake manifold support bracket.
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Fig. 170: Removing Intake Manifold Support Bracket

20. For camshaft and HLA removal procedure, see HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER (HLA).
21. For timing belt removal procedure, see TIMING SYSTEM.
22. Loosen cylinder head bolts in two or three steps following order shown in figure.
Fig. 171: Cylinder Head Bolt Loosening Sequence

23. Remove cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new cylinder head gasket onto cylinder block and lower cylinder head onto engine.
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Fig. 172: Installing New Cylinder Head Gasket

2. Install cylinder head bolts.

3. Tighten cylinder head bolts according to following procedure:
a. Tighten cylinder head bolts in order shown in figure. See Fig. 173.
Tightening torque: 36.1 lb.ft (49 N.m, 5 kg.m)

c. Retighten cylinder head bolts in order shown.
Tightening torque: 28.9 lb.ft (39.2 N.m, 4 kg.m)
d. Mark cylinder head bolts for rotational reference.

e. Rotate cylinder head bolts 90° (1/4 Turn) in order shown.
f. Rotate cylinder head bolts another 90° (1/4 Turn) in order shown.
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4. For timing belt installation procedure, see TIMING SYSTEM.

5. For camshaft and HLA installation procedure, see HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER (HLA).
6. Install intake manifold support bracket.
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Fig. 174: Installing Intake Manifold Support Bracket

7. Install coolant bypass pipe
Tightening torque: 65.8~86 lb.ft (89.2~116.6 N.m, 9.1~11.9 kg.m)
Fig. 175: Installing Coolant Bypass Pipe

8. Install exhaust manifold.

Tightening torque:
A: 28~34 lb.ft (38~46 N.m, 3.9~4.7 kg.m)
B: 16~21 lb.ft (22~28 N.m, 2.2~2.9 kg.m)
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Fig. 176: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Nut Position

9. Install exhaust manifold heat shield.
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Fig. 177: Installing Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield

10. Reconnect ground strap.
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Fig. 178: Reconnecting Ground Strap

11. Install connector bracket and reconnect electrical connectors.
Tightening torque (engine hanger bolt): 27.5~38.3 lb.ft (37.2~51.9 N.m, 3.8~5.3 kg.m)
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Fig. 179: Installing Connector Bracket And Reconnecting Electrical Connectors

12. Connect injector connectors.
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Fig. 180: Connecting Injector Connectors

13. Connect IAC and throttle position sensor connectors.
Fig. 181: Connecting IAC And Throttle Position Sensor Connectors

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14. Install heater hoses.
Fig. 182: Installing Heater Hoses

15. Connect fuel hose to fuel injector rail.

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Fig. 183: Connecting Fuel Hose To Fuel Injector Rail

16. Install upper radiator hose.
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Fig. 184: Installing Upper Radiator Hose

17. Connect brake vacuum hose and purge control vacuum hose.
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Fig. 185: Connecting Brake And Purge Control Vacuum Hoses

18. Install air intake hose and fresh air duct.
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Fig. 186: Installing Air Intake Hose And Fresh Air Duct
19. Install accelerator cable and check cable deflection. If deflection is not correct, adjust by turning nut "A".
Deflection: 0.04~0.12 in (1~3 mm)
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Fig. 187: Installing Accelerator Cable

20. Install cruise control cable if equipped.

21. Install PCV hose and ventilation hose.
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Fig. 188: Installing PCV And Ventilation Hoses

22. Fill engine with specified amount and type of engine oil. (Refer to LUBRICATION SYSTEM).
23. Fill engine with specified amount and type of coolant. (Refer to COOLING SYSTEM).
24. Connect negative battery cable.
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Fig. 189: Connecting Negative Battery Cable

25. Start engine and check for oil and coolant leaks and HLA noise.
26. Operate engine until cooling fans cycle and check ignition timing (Refer to Ignition system).
CYLINDER HEAD DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION & REASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY
1. For camshaft and HLA disassembly, see HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER (HLA).
2. Protect HLA bore with SST(K95A-1000-E) or equivalent. Compress valve springs with SST or
equivalent and allow enough room to remove valve locks.
3. Slowly release pressure and remove valve spring from cylinder head.
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Fig. 190: Removing Valve Spring From Cylinder Head

4. Remove valve seals with SST or equivalent.
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Fig. 191: Removing Valve Seals

5. Repeat same procedure on all 16 valves.

6. Keep valves in correct order if they are to be reused.
7. Mark cylinder so that valves can be installed to their original positions.
8. Remove valves from cylinder head.
9. Remove lower spring seals from cylinder head.
INSPECTION
CYLINDER HEAD
1. Inspect cylinder head for damage, cracks, and leakage of oil and water.
Replace cylinder head if necessary.
2. Clean cylinder head and cylinder block mounting surfaces of all gasket material.
NOTE: Do not allow gasket material to fall into oil passages or oil control plug.
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3. Measure cylinder head for straightness in six directions as shown in figure.
Distortion: 0.004 in (0.10 mm) Maximum
Fig. 192: Measuring Cylinder Head Straightness

4. If distortion exceeds specification, resurface or replace cylinder head. Only remove the amount of
material required to achieve a flat surface.
Maximum material removal: 0.004 in (0.1 mm)
5. Check cylinder head height.
Height: 5.272~5.280 in (133.9~134 mm)
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Fig. 193: Checking Cylinder Head Height

6. If cylinder head height is not within specification, replace cylinder head.
NOTE: If cylinder head requires machining, remove intake and exhaust manifolds
and check their mounting surfaces for straightness.
7. Measure intake and exhaust manifold mating surface distortion at two directions shown in figure.
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Fig. 194: Measuring Intake And Exhaust Manifold Mating Surface Distortion
8. If distortion exceeds specification, resurface or replace cylinder head.
9. Check cylinder block for distortion of cylinder head mating surface (block deck) in six directions shown
in figure.
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Fig. 195: Checking Cylinder Block For Distortion

10. If distortion exceeds specification, resurface block deck.
CAMSHAFT
1. Set front and rear camshaft bearing journals on V-blocks.

2. Position a dial indicator on center bearing journal and zero dial.
3. Rotate camshaft in V-blocks and check runout.
Runout: 0.0012 in (0.03 mm) maximum
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Fig. 196: Measuring Camshaft Runout

4. Check camshaft for uneven wear patterns, cracks, or damage.

5. Measure cam lobe heights at two points as shown in figure. See Fig. 197.
Lobe height
Intake: 1.6415 in (41.6949 mm)
Exhaust: 1.6629 in (42.2369 mm)
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Fig. 197: Measuring Camshaft Lobe Height

6. Check camshaft bearing journal diameter (X and Y directions) on both sides (A and B) of journal as
shown in figure. See Fig. 198.
Standard diameter: 1.0606~1.0616 in (26.940-26.965 mm)
Minimum diameter: 1.0594 in (26.910 mm)
Out-of-round: 0.002 in (0.05 mm) maximum
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Fig. 198: Measuring Camshaft Bearing Journal Diameter

7. Replace camshafts if necessary.

8. Measure camshaft journal oil clearance with HLAs removed.
9. Remove all foreign material and oil from journals and bearing surfaces.
10. Set camshafts onto cylinder head.
11. Position Plastigage™ on journals in axial direction.
12. Do not rotate camshafts.
13. Install camshaft caps according to cap number and arrow mark.
14. Install cap bolts. Tighten them in five or six steps in order shown in figure. See Fig. 199.
Tightening torque:
8.32-10.49 lb-ft (11.28-14.22 N.m, 1.15~1.45 kg-m)
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Fig. 199: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence

15. Loosen camshaft cap bolts in five or six steps in order shown in figure.
16. Remove camshaft caps.
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Fig. 200: Camshaft Bearing Cap Removal Sequence

17. Measure oil clearances.

Oil clearance: 0.0014~0.0031 in (0.035~0.081 mm)
Maximum: 0.006 in (0.15 mm)
18. If oil clearance exceeds specification, replace cylinder head.
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Fig. 201: Measuring Camshaft Bearing Oil Clearance

19. Install camshafts.

20. Place a dial indicator against end of camshaft.
21. Using a prying tool, move camshaft as far forward as possible.
22. Zero dial.
23. Using prying tool, move camshaft as far rearward as possible.
24. Check gauge to determine how much end play is present.
End play: 0.0003~0.0004 in (0.08~0.10 mm)
Maximum: 0.008 in (0.20 mm
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Fig. 202: Measuring Camshaft End Play

VALVES
VALVE MECHANISM
1. Inspect each valve for following:

a. Damaged or bent valve stem
b. Rough or damaged face
c. Damaged or unevenly worn stem tip
2. Resurface or replace valve as needed.
Margin thickness
Intake: 0.0472 in (1.2 mm)
Exhaust: 0.0472 in (1.2 mm)
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Fig. 203: Measuring Valve Margin

3. Measure length of each valve.

Length
Intake: 4.052 in (102,92 mm)
Exhaust: 3.993 in (101.42 mm)
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Fig. 204: Measuring Valve Length

4. Measure diameter of each valve stem.
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Diameter
Intake:0.2350~0.2356 in (5.970-5.985 mm)
Exhaust: 0.2348-0.2354 in (5.965-5.980 mm)
Fig. 205: Measuring Valve Diameter

5. Measure inside diameter of each valve guide at points shown in figure.
Diameter intake and exhaust valve guide: 0.2367-0.2374 in (6.01-6.03 mm)
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Fig. 206: Measuring Valve Guide Inside Diameter

6. Calculate valve stem-to-valve guide clearance. Subtract outer diameter of valve stem from inside
diameter of respective valve guide.
Clearance>
Intake valve: 0.0010-0.0023 in (0.025-0.060 mm)
Exhaust valve: 0.0012-0.0025 in (0.030-0.065 mm)
Max: 0.008 in (0.20 mm)
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Fig. 207: Calculating Valve Stem-To-Valve Guide Clearance

7. If clearance exceeds specification, replace valve, and/or valve guide.

8. Measure protrusion height of each valve guide. Replace valve guide as needed.
A: Intake: 0.539-0.563 in (13.7-14.3 mm)
B: Exhaust: 0.658-0.681 in (16.7-17.3 mm)
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Fig. 208: Measuring Valve Guide Protrusion Height

NOTE: Intake and exhaust valve guides are different. Be sure to use correct valve
guide.
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Fig. 209: Identifying Proper Valve Guides

VALVE SEAT
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1. Inspect contact surface of each valve seat and valve face for following:
a. Roughness
b. Damage
c. Pitting
d. Cracks
Fig. 210: Inspecting Valve Seat And Face Surface

2. Resurface valve seats with a 45° valve seat cutter. Resurface valve faces as needed.
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Fig. 211: Resurfacing Valve Seats

3. Apply a coat of Dychem blue to valve face and valve seat and allow to dry.
4. Inspect valve seating by pressing valve against seat and rotating valve 360°.
a. If Dychem blue is not removed 360° around valve face, replace valve.
b. If Dychem blue is not removed 360° around valve seat, resurface valve seat.
5. Measure seat contact width.
Width: 0.078-1.059 in (1.98-2.69 mm)
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Fig. 212: Measuring Seat Contact Width

6. Check that valve seat contact area is at center of valve face.

a. If valve seating position is too high, correct valve seat with a 63° valve seat cutter, and a 45° cutter.
b. If seating position is too low, correct valve seat with a 0° and a 45° cutter.
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Fig. 213: Checking Valve Seat Contact Area

7. Complete seat-cutting process by lapping valve to seat using valve-lapping compound.

8. Inspect valve seat for sinking.
NOTE: Clean valves thoroughly before reassembly, and insure that all traces of
lapping compound have been removed.
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Fig. 214: Measuring Valve Seat Position

9. Check for valve sink by measuring protruding length (Dimension L) of valve stem to lower valve spring
seat.
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Fig. 215: Valve Sink Dimension Chart

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Fig. 216: Measuring For Valve Sink

VALVE SPRING
1. Inspect each valve spring for cracks and damage.

2. Measure free length and out-of-square. Replace valve springs as needed.
Free length: 1.84 in (46.7 mm)
Out-of-square: 0.0638 in (1.62 mm) maximum
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Fig. 217: Measuring Valve Spring Free Length And Out-Of-Square

REASSEMBLY
1. Install valve, then slide valve seal over seal over valve stem and onto valve guide.
2. Install valves guide seal installer over valve seal.
NOTE: Intake and exhaust valve seals are different. Only exhaust valve seals have
four teeth.
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Fig. 218: Installing Valve Guide Seal Installer

CAUTION: Using a hammer will damage valve seals.
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Fig. 219: Installing Valve Guide Seals

3. Remove the valve guide seal installer.

4. Install lower spring seat on cylinder head.
5. Install HLA protector SST(K95A-1000-E) if available.
6. Install valve spring with narrow spring coils (B) toward cylinder head, and wider coils (A) toward upper
spring seat.
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Fig. 220: Identifying Valve Spring Position

7. Install upper spring seat and compress valve spring with SST or equivalent.
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Fig. 221: Compressing Valve Spring

8. Install valve locks and release SST or equivalent from valve spring.
9. Tap end of valve stem lightly two or three times with a plastic hammer to verify that valve locks are fully
seated.
10. Remove HLA protector (K-95A-1000-E) if used. Repeat procedure for remaining valve assembles.
HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER (HLA)

REMOVAL
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2. Remove center cover.
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Fig. 223: Removing Center Cover

3. Remove ignition coils and high-tension cords.

4. Disconnect PCV hose and ventilation hose.
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Fig. 224: Disconnecting PCV And Ventilation Hoses

5. Remove timing belt. See TIMING SYSTEM.

6. Remove cylinder head cover.
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Fig. 225: Removing Cylinder Head Cover

NOTE: Align camshaft and crankshaft timing belt alignment marks.
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Fig. 226: Aligning Camshaft And Crankshaft Timing Belt Alignment Marks
7. Remove phase sensor.
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Fig. 227: Removing Phase Sensor

8. Remove camshaft pulleys.
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Fig. 228: Removing Camshaft Pulleys

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9. Loosen camshaft bearing cap bolts in five or six steps in order shown in figure.
Fig. 229: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Removal Sequence

10. Remove camshafts.

11. Mark HLA's to identify their original position if they will be reused.
NOTE: Hydraulic Lash Adjusters (HLA) must be installed in location from which
they were removed. Failure to install HLA's in their original location will
result in premature and uneven wear of HLA's and camshafts.
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Fig. 230: Identifying Hydraulic Lash Adjusters

12. Remove HLA's from cylinder head.

13. Store HLA's upside-down in an oil-filled container.
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Fig. 231: Storing HLA'S

INSPECTION
1. Check HLA face for wear or damage, and replace if necessary.

2. With HLA filled with engine oil, hold (A) and press down on (B) by hand. If (B) moves, replace HLA.
NOTE: Never attempt to repair or disassemble an HLA.
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Fig. 232: Testing HLA Function

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3. Measure HLA bore diameters (X and Y directions) at two points (A and B) as shown in figure.
Distortion: 1.1812~1.1820 in (30.000~30.025 mm)
Fig. 233: Measuring HLA Bore Diameters

4. Measure HLA diameters (X and Y directions) at two points (A and B) as shown in figure. See Fig. 234.
Diameter:
1.1795~1.1801 in (29.959~29.975 mm)
5. Calculate clearance between HLA diameter and related HLA bore. Replace HLA and/or cylinder head if
necessary.
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Clearance: 0.00099~0.00259 in (0.025~0.066 mm)
Maximum: 0.0071 in (0.180 mm)
Fig. 234: Measuring HLA Clearance

INSTALLATION
1. Apply a coat of clean engine oil to friction surfaces of HLA.
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Fig. 235: Applying Oil To HLA

2. Install HLA into cylinder head bore.
NOTE: If HLA is being reused, install it in its original position.
3. Check that HLA moves smoothly in its bore.

4. Apply clean engine oil to camshaft and camshaft bearing surfaces and install camshaft so that camshaft
dowel pins point straight up.
5. Install camshaft bearing caps according to cap number with the directional arrows pointing forward.
6. Install bolts to camshaft bearing caps and tighten in five or six steps in order shown in figure.
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Fig. 236: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence

7. Apply a coat of clean engine oil to the lip of new camshaft seal.
8. Seat camshaft seal by hand and tap the seal in place until it is flush with the edge of camshaft bearing cap.
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Fig. 237: Installing Camshaft Seal

9. Install camshaft pulleys onto camshaft, aligning "I" mark with the intake camshaft dowel pin, and "E"
mark with exhaust camshaft dowel pin.
Tightening torque: 36.2~44.8 lb.ft (49~60.8 N.m, 5.0~6.2 kg.m)
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Fig. 238: Installing Camshaft Pulleys

10. Install phase sensor.
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Fig. 239: Installing Phase Sensor

11. Install cylinder head cover.
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Fig. 240: Installing Cylinder Head Cover

12. Install timing belt. See TIMING SYSTEM.

13. Connect PCV hose and ventilation hose.
14. Install high tension cords and ignition coils.
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Fig. 241: Installing High Tension Cords And Ignition Coils

15. Install center cover.
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Fig. 242: Installing Center Cover

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OIL PAN
REMOVAL
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Fig. 245: Draining Engine Oil

3. Remove LH and RH side splash shields.
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Fig. 246: Removing LH And RH Side Splash Shields

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Fig. 247: Removing Front Exhaust Pipe

5. Remove oil pan mounting bolts.
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Fig. 248: Removing Oil Pan Mounting Bolts

6. Remove oil pan with screwdriver or suitable tool as shown in figure. See Fig. 249.
CAUTION: a. Do not force tools between cylinder block and oil pan because
this may damage sealing surfaces.
b. Do not damage sealing surfaces when removing old sealant.
Fig. 249: Removing Oil Pan With Screwdriver Or Suitable Tool

7. Remove oil strainer.
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Fig. 250: Removing Oil Strainer

INSTALLATION
CAUTION: If oil pan is reused, remove all foreign material from sealing surfaces
of cylinder block and oil pan.
If bolts are reused, remove old sealant from bolt threads.
1. Install oil strainer.
2. Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant to baffle plate along inside of bolt holes on contact surfaces.
CAUTION: The oil pan must be installed no longer than 5 minutes after silicone
sealant is applied.
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Fig. 251: Applying A Continuous Bead Of Silicone Sealant To Baffle Plate

3. Install oil pan.
Tightening torque: A, B, C, D: 5.8~8.0 lb-ft (7.8~10.8 N.m, 0.8~1.1 kg-m)
E: 28~38 lb-ft (38~51 N.m, 3.8~5.3 kg-m)
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Fig. 252: Illustrating Oil Pan Bolt Locations

4. Install front exhaust pipe.

Tightening torque:
A : 29.7~40.5 lb-ft (40.2~54.9 N.m, 4.1~5.6 kg-m)
B : 51~69 lb-ft (69~94 N.m, 6.9~9.4 kg-m)
C : 15.2~20.2 lb-ft (20.6~27.4 N.m, 2.1~2.8 kg-m)
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Fig. 253: Installing Front Exhaust Pipe

5. Install LH and RH side splash shields.
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Fig. 254: Installing LH And RH Side Splash Shields

6. Fill with specified amount and type of engine oil.

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8. Start engine and check for leaks.

9. Check oil level and add oil if necessary.
COOLING SYSTEM
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Fig. 256: Cooling System Troubleshooting Guide

SPECIFICATION
Fig. 257: Cooling System Specifications

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Fig. 258: Cooling System Functional Diagram

ENGINE COOLANT
INSPECTION
WARNING: Never remove radiator cap while engine is hot.

Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap before removing.
When removing radiator cap, loosen slowly to first stop and wait
until pressure in radiator is released, then completely remove.
LEVEL (ENGINE COLD)
1. Locate coolant level overflow reservoir.

2. Add coolant as necessary.
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Fig. 259: Measuring Coolant Level

COOLANT QUALITY
1. Verify that there is no build-up of rust or scale around radiator cap or radiator filler neck.
2. Verify that coolant is free of contaminants. Replace coolant if necessary.
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Fig. 260: Verifying Coolant Quality

LEAKAGE
1. Connect a coolant system pressure tester to the radiator filler neck.

2. Apply 15 psi (103 kPa, 1.05 kg/cm2 ) pressure to the system.
3. Verify that the pressure remains steady at 15 psi (103 kPa, 1.05 kg/cm2 ).
4. If not, check system for coolant leakage.
REPLACEMENT
WARNING: Never open radiator cap while engine is hot.

Wrap a thick cloth around cap before loosening.
Use caution when draining hot coolant.
CAUTION: Do not use alcohol or methanol-based coolant.

Use only demineralized water in coolant mixture.
1. Remove radiator cap and loosen drain plug.
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2. Drain coolant into a suitable container.

3. Flush cooling system with water until all traces of color are gone; then let system drain completely.
4. Install drain plug.
5. Fill with proper mixture of ethylene glycol-based coolant.
Coolant Capacity: 6.3 Us qt (6.0 liters, 5.3 lmp qt )
6. Run the engine with the radiator cap removed until the upper radiator hose is hot.
7. With the engine idling, add coolant to the radiator until it reaches the bottom of the filler neck.
8. Install the radiator cap.
9. Allow engine to cool and check coolant level.
ENGINE COOLANT PUMP
REMOVAL
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CAUTION: Do not disassemble water pump assembly. If a problem is found, replace

assembly as a unit.

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4. Remove tensioner and idler.
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Fig. 264: Removing Timing Belt Tensioners

5. Remove water pump.
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Fig. 265: Removing Water Pump

INSPECTION
1. Check water pump for cracks and damage.

2. Check for abnormal noise, bearing sticking or loose.
3. Replace water pump if necessary.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove any gasket fragments, dirt or oil from sealing surfaces.

2. Install new gasket on water pump.
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NOTE: To prevent dropping the gasket when installing, put sealant in gasket
groove. But do not apply to sealing surfaces.
3. Install water pump.
Fig. 266: Installing Water Pump

4. Install tensioner, idler and timing belt. See TIMING SYSTEM.

5. Fill engine coolant.
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RADIATOR
COMPONENT
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Fig. 268: Identifying Radiator

REMOVAL

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Fig. 271: Removing Fresh Air Duct

4. Disconnect upper radiator hose.

5. Disconnect cooling fan motor connector.
6. Disconnect condenser fan motor connector.
7. Disconnect coolant reservoir hose.
8. Remove radiator brackets.
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Fig. 272: Removing Radiator Brackets

9. Disconnect Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) inlet and outlet pipe.
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Fig. 273: Disconnecting Automatic Transaxle Fluid Inlet And Outlet Pipe
10. Disconnect lower radiator hose.

11. Lift radiator assembly from engine compartment.
12. Remove cooling fan assembly and condenser fan assembly.
INSPECTION
1. Check for cracks, damage or water leakage.

2. Check for bent fins. If bent, repair with a fin comb or similar tool.
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Fig. 274: Inspecting Radiator

3. Check for damaged radiator inlet and outlet and hose connections.
INSTALLATION
1. Install cooling fan assembly and condenser fan assembly.

2. Install radiator assembly into engine compartment.
3. Connect lower radiator hose.
4. Connect ATF inlet and outlet pipes.
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Fig. 275: Connecting ATF Inlet And Outlet Pipes

5. Install radiator brackets.

6. Connect coolant reservoir hose.
7. Connect condenser fan motor connector.
8. Connect cooling fan motor connector.
9. Connect upper radiator hose.
10. Install fresh air duct.
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Fig. 276: Installing Fresh Air Duct

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12. Fill engine coolant. See ENGINE COOLANT.
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Fig. 278: Filling Engine Coolant

RADIATOR FAN MOTOR
COMPONENT
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Fig. 279: Identifying Radiator Fan Motor

REMOVAL
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Fig. 282: Removing Fresh Air Duct

4. Disconnect cooling fan motor connector.

5. Remove upper radiator hose.
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Fig. 283: Removing Upper Radiator Hose

6. Remove upper two radiator cowling bolts.

7. Remove lower two radiator cowling bolts.
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Fig. 284: Removing Lower Radiator Cowling Bolts

8. Lift radiator cowling from engine compartment.

9. Remove clip and fan.
Remove three fan motor bolts and nuts.
INSPECTION
Check current as shown with an ammeter.
Current (A): 8~13A
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Fig. 285: Testing Fan Motor

INSTALLATION
1. Install fan motor and tighten three fan motor bolts and nuts.
2. Install fan and clip
3. Install radiator cowling to radiator.
4. Install and tighten two upper radiator cowling bolts.
5. Install and tighten lower two radiator cowling bolts.
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Fig. 286: Installing And Tightening Lower Two Radiator Cowling Bolts
6. Install upper radiator hose.
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Fig. 287: Installing Upper Radiator Hose

7. Connect cooling fan motor connector.

8. Install fresh air duct and tighten bolt and nut.
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Fig. 288: Installing Fresh Air Duct And Tightening Bolt And Nut
9. Fill engine coolant See ENGINE COOLANT.

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RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
RADIATOR CAP VALVE
1. Remove foreign material from radiator cap valve and the valve seat.
2. Attach radiator cap to a radiator cap tester. Apply pressure gradually to 15 psi (103 kPa, 1.05 kg/cm2).
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Fig. 290: Testing Radiator Cap Valve

3. Wait about 10 seconds. Verify that pressure has not decreased.

4. Replace radiator cap as necessary.
NEGATIVE PRESSURE VALVE
1. Pull negative pressure valve to open it. Verify that it closes completely when released.
2. Check for damage on contact surfaces, and for a cracked or deformed seal.
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Fig. 291: Testing Radiator Cap Negative Pressure Valve

3. Replace radiator cap as necessary.
THERMOSTAT
REMOVAL
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3. Remove bolt and nut of thermostat housing.
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Fig. 294: Removing Thermostat Housing Bolt and Nut

4. Remove thermostat housing and thermostat.
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Fig. 295: Removing Thermostat Housing And Thermostat

INSPECTION
1. Visually check that thermostat is airtight.

2. Place thermostat and a thermometer in water.
3. Gradually heat water and check following.
Initial opening temperature: 177~182°F (80.5~83.5°C)
Full open temperature: 203°F (95°C)
Full open lift: 0.31 in (8.0 mm) minimum.
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Fig. 296: Testing Thermostat Operation

INSTALLATION
1. Install thermostat into cylinder head with jiggle pin positioned up.
2. Install new gasket.
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Fig. 297: Installing Thermostat Into Cylinder Head

3. Place thermostat housing and tighten bolt and nut.
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Fig. 298: Installing Thermostat Housing And Tightening Bolt And Nut
Tightening torque: 14~19 lb.ft (19~26 N.m, 1.9~2.6 kg.m)
4. Fill radiator with specified amount and type of engine coolant.

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LUBRICATION SYSTEM
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Fig. 300: Lubrication System Troubleshooting Guide

SPECIFICATION
Fig. 301: Lubrication System Specification Chart

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The engine lubrication system consists of an oil pan, oil pump, oil filter and various oil passages. A rotor-type
oil pump is driven by crankshaft. The oil pump has a pressure relief valve which controls lubrication system
pressure by bypassing oil back to oil pan. The oil pump rotates and draws oil from the oil pan through an oil
strainer. The oil is pressurized as it passes through the pump.
Pressurized oil is first directed through a full-flow paper element where impurities are removed, and then to a
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main oil gallery. Oil in this gallery is divided into two passages. In one passage, oil is pumped to the crankshaft
main bearings. Oil is supplied to the connecting rod bearings through intersecting passages drilled in the
crankshaft. Piston cooling jets in each cylinder provide additional piston cooling and lubrication. In the second
passage, oil flows to the cylinder head to lubricate valve train components.
After passing through the cylinder block and cylinder head, oil is returned by gravity to the oil pan. Those
internal parts that have no direct oil feed are supplied with lubrication by either gravity or splash from other
direct feed components.
Fig. 302: Illustrating Lubrication Flow

ENGINE OIL
INSPECTION
1. Be sure vehicle is on level ground.

2. Warm engine to normal operating temperature and turn engine off.
3. Wait for five minutes.
4. Remove oil level dipstick and check oil level and condition.
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5. Add or replace oil as necessary.
Fig. 303: Checking Oil Level And Condition

REPLACEMENT
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WARNING: Be careful when draining because oil is hot and could cause personal
injury.
1. Warm engine to normal operating temperature and turn engine off. Position a suitable container under oil
pan.
2. Remove oil filler cap and oil pan drain plug.
Fig. 304: Identifying Engine Oil Drain Plug

3. Allow oil to be fully drained.

4. Install drain plug with new gasket.
5. Refill engine with specified type and amount of engine oil.

6. Install oil filler cap.
7. Run engine and check for leaks.
Oil pan capacity: 3.8 U.S. qt (3.6 liters, 3.2 Imp qt)
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OIL FILTER
REPLACEMENT
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove oil filter with oil filter wrench. If rubber seal is stuck to engine, remove it.
3. Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to rubber seal of new filter.
Fig. 305: Installing Oil Filter

4. Install oil filter and turn it by hand until rubber seal contacts base.
5. Tighten filter 1-1/6 turns with filter wrench.
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7. Turn engine off, and wait 5 minutes.
Check oil level and add oil if necessary.
Oil filter capacity: 0.21 U.S. qt (0.2 liter, 0.18 Imp qt)
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
1. Disconnect and remove oil pressure switch.
Fig. 306: Removing Oil Pressure Switch

2. Install oil pressure gauge into oil pressure switch installation hole.
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Fig. 307: Installing Oil Pressure Gauge

3. Warm engine to normal operating temperature.

4. Run engine at 3,000 RPM, and note gauge readings.
Oil pressure: 43~57 psi (294~392 kPa, 3.0~4.0 kg/cm2)
5. If pressure is not within specification, check for cause, and repair. See TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.
6. Remove oil pressure gauge and install oil pressure switch.
Tightening torque: 8.7~13.0 lb.ft (12~18 N.m, 1.2~1.8 kg.m)
OIL PUMP
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COMPONENT
Fig. 308: Identifying Oil Pump Components

REMOVAL
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Fig. 310: Draining Engine Oil


4. Remove oil pan and oil strainer. See OIL PAN.
5. Remove generator. See CHARGING SYSTEMS .
6. Remove A/C compressor and A/C compressor bracket if equipped.
7. Remove crankshaft pulley lock bolt.
8. Remove timing belt pulley.
9. Remove oil pump mounting bolt.
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Fig. 311: Removing Oil Pump Mounting Bolt

10. Remove oil pump.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant to oil pump sealing surface.
CAUTION: The oil pump must be installed no longer than 5 minutes after
silicone sealant is applied.
2. Apply grease to a new O-ring and install it in oil pump.
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Fig. 312: Applying Grease To A New O-Ring

3. Install oil pump.
4. Install timing belt pulley and crankshaft pulley lock bolt.
Tightening torque: 115.7~122.9 lb.ft (156.8~166.6 N.m, 16~17 kg.m)
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Fig. 313: Installing Timing Belt Pulley And Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt
5. Install A/C compressor bracket and A/C compressor.

6. Install generator. See CHARGING SYSTEMS .
7. Install oil strainer and oil pan. See OIL PAN.
8. Install timing belt. See TIMING SYSTEM.
9. Fill with specified amount and type of engine oil.
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove oil seal using a screwdriver covered by a rag to protect sealing surface from pump cover side.
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Fig. 315: Removing Oil Seal

2. Remove seven screws and remove pump cover.
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Fig. 316: Removing Oil Pump Cover

3. Remove outer rotor and inner rotor.
INSPECTION
1. Check the following and replace any faulty parts.

Distorted or damaged oil pump body or cover.
Worn or damaged plunger.
Weak or broken plunger spring.
2. Measure side clearance.
Clearance: 0.0035 in (0.09 mm) Max.
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Fig. 317: Measuring Side Clearance

3. Measure tooth tip clearance.
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Fig. 318: Measuring Tooth Tip Clearance

4. Measure outer rotor to pump body clearance.
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Fig. 319: Measuring Outer Rotor To Pump Body Clearance

REASSEMBLY
1. Assemble outer rotor and inner rotor into oil pump body.
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Fig. 320: Assembling Outer And Inner Rotor Into Oil Pump Body
2. Apply thread locking compound to cover mounting screw threads.

3. Assemble oil pump cover to oil pump body.
Tightening torque: 4.3~6.5 lb.ft (6~9 N.m, 0.6~0.9 kg.cm)
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Fig. 321: Installing Oil Pump Cover To Oil Pump Body

4. Apply engine oil to outside of new oil seal and oil pump body.
5. Press oil seal into oil pump body.
CAUTION: Oil seal must be pressed in until it is protruding with front face of oil
pump body.
Protrusion: 0.02~0.04 in (0.5~1.0 mm)
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Fig. 322: Pressing Oil Seal Into Oil Pump Body

FRONT OIL SEAL
REMOVAL
1. Remove oil pump. See OIL PUMP.

2. Remove front oil seal.
REPLACEMENT
1. Install oil seal. See OIL PUMP.

2. Install oil pump.
REAR OIL SEAL
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REMOVAL

2. Remove flywheel, in case of A/T, remove drive plate.
NOTE: Use a flywheel locking tool or equivalent when removing flywheel or drive
plate.
3. Remove rear cover.
Fig. 323: Removing Rear Cover

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4. Wrap a prying tool with a shop towel and slowly pry old seal out.
Fig. 324: Prying Out Oil Seal

REPLACEMENT
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1. Apply engine oil to rear cover, oil seal and oil seal lip.
2. Press oil seal into rear cover.
NOTE: Oil seal must be tapped in until it is nearly flush with surface of rear cover.
Protrusion: 0~0.02 in (0~0.5 mm)
Fig. 325: Pressing Oil Seal Into Rear Cover

3. Cut away silicon sealer that has been squeezed out from rear cover assembly toward oil pan mounting
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surface.
CAUTION: Do not scratch rear cover assembly.
Fig. 326: Removing Excess Sealer

4. Install rear cover.
Tightening torque:
A: 5.8~8.0 lb.ft (7.8~10.8 N.m, 0.8~1.1 kg.m)
B: 29.7~40.5 lb.ft (40.2~54.9 N.m, 4.1~5.6 kg.m)
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Fig. 327: Installing Rear Cover

5. Install flywheel and manual transaxle, see Fig. 144. In case of A/T, install drive plate and automatic
transaxle.
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INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM

EXHAUST SYSTEM
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Fig. 329: Exhaust System Troubleshooting Guide

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The principal parts that comprise the engine exhaust system are warm-up catalytic converter, the front exhaust
pipe, the catalytic converter, the pre-silencer and the main silencer. Each component is joined with a gasket to
prevent exhaust leaks. The system is secured to the frame with five rubber supports. They provide support and
isolation. The engine exhaust gases consist mainly of nitrogen (N2). However, they also contain carbon
monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), water vapor (H2O), oxygen (O2), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and hydrogen
(H2) as well as various other unburned hydrocarbons (HC). Three of these exhaust gases, CO, NOx and HC are
major air pollutants. Their emissions must be controlled. The warm-up catalytic converter is positioned as far
upstream in the exhaust flow as possible to take advantage of the high exhaust temperatures in the manifold.
The operating temperature of the warm-up catalytic converter increases very rapidly after initial cold start to
decrease the amount of emissions emitted during cold engine operation. The three-way catalytic converter is
mounted, in-line, between the header pipe and the pre-silencer. It reacts with exhaust gases to convert them to
less harmful products and therefore reduce the pollutant levels to within legally prescribed limits. The catalytic
metals are thin-coated onto and supported by a honeycomb-shaped, high temperature ceramic. The honeycomb
is mounted inside the converter shell which is surrounded by a heat shield. This design produces little restriction
to the flow of exhaust gases and has proven to be durable.
CAUTION: Do not touch the catalytic converter heat shield when the engine is
running. The conversion process produces high heat. Even when the
engine is not running, it remains hot a long time. It will remain hot after
other pipes have cooled. Touching the heat shield may produce a serious
burn.
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Fig. 330: Illustrating Exhaust System (1 Of 2)

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Fig. 331: Illustrating Exhaust System (2 Of 2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION
WARNING: Leaking exhaust systems are potentially hazardous to a vehicle's

passengers because carbon monoxide is poisonous.
CAUTION: Do not touch the catalytic converter heat shield when the engine is
running. The conversion process produces high heat. Even when the
engine is not running, it remains hot a long time. It will remain hot after
other pipes have cooled. Touching the heat shield may produce a serious
burn. A hot exhaust system can produce a serious burn.
1. Raise vehicle with engine running.

2. Inspect front exhaust pipe for leaks.
3. Inspect catalytic converter for leaks. Since catalytic converter is covered by heat shield, visual inspection
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will not be effective. Listening for leaks will be more productive.

4. Inspect pre-silencer for leaks. Pipe joining catalytic converter and pre-silencer also has a heat shield.
Listening for leaks is the best method.
5. Inspect main-silencer for leaks.
6. Turn engine off and let exhaust system cool.
WARM-UP THREE-WAY CATALYTIC (TWC) CONVERTER
REMOVAL
1. Remove one nut and one bolt attaching fresh air duct.
2. Remove five bolts attaching heat shield and remove.
3. Remove five nuts that attach warm-up TWC converter to exhaust manifold.
4. Raise vehicle.
5. Remove seven bolts attaching splash shield.
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Fig. 332: Removing Splash Shield

6. Remove three nuts that attach warm-up TWC converter to front exhaust pipe.
Fig. 333: Removing Front Exhaust Pipe Nuts

7. Remove warm-up TWC converter.

8. Remove two gaskets.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean mating surfaces as required.

2. Install new gaskets.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Position warm-up TWC converter for installation.
5. Tighten three nuts that attach warm-up TWC converter to front exhaust pipe
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Fig. 334: Installing Front Exhaust Pipe Nuts

6. Install splash shield.
Tightening torque: 10~12 lb.ft (13.5~16 N.m, 1.4~1.6 kg.m)
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Tighten five nuts that attach warm-up TWC converter to exhaust manifold.
9. Install heat shield.
Tightening torque: 69~95 lb.in (7.8~10.8 N.m, 80~110 kg.cm)
10. Tighten one bolt and one nut at fresh air duct.
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FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
CAUTION: A hot exhaust system can produce a serious burn.
REMOVAL
1. Remove three nuts that attach front exhaust pipe to warm-up TWC converter.
2. Remove two nuts at spring-loaded flange of front exhaust pipe.
3. Remove two nuts from bracket at bottom of front exhaust pipe.
5. Remove one gasket.
INSTALLATION

2. Install new gasket.
3. Position front exhaust pipe for installation.
4. Install two nuts to attach bottom end of front exhaust pipe to bracket.
Tightening torque: 15.2-20.3 lb.ft (20.6-27.5 N.m, 2.1-2.8 kg.m)
5. Install two nuts at spring-loaded flange of front exhaust pipe.
6. Install three nuts that attach front exhaust pipe to warm-up TWC converter.
THREE-WAY CATALYTIC (TWC) CONVERTER
CAUTION: Do not touch the TWC converter heat shield when the engine is running.
The conversion process produces high heat. Even when the engine is not
running, it remains hot a long time. It will remain hot after the tail pipe has
cooled. Touching the heat shield may produce a serious burn.
REMOVAL
1. Remove two nuts at spring-loaded flange of front exhaust pipe.
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Fig. 335: Removing Front Flange Nuts

2. Remove two nuts from forward pre-silencer flange.

INSTALLATION

2. Install one new gasket.
3. Position TWC converter for installation.
4. Tighten two nuts at the forward pre-silencer flange.
5. Tighten two nuts at spring-loaded flange of front exhaust pipe.
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PRE-SILENCER
REMOVAL
1. Remove two nuts at forward flange of pre-silencer.

2. Remove two supports from pre-silencer.
3. Remove two nuts at main-silencer flange.
Fig. 336: Removing Silencer Flange Nuts

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4. Remove two gaskets.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate inside of two pre-silencer hangers with a silicone lubricant.

3. Install two new gaskets on bolts.
4. Install two nuts at main-silencer flange.
5. Install pre-silencer in two hangers.

6. Install two nuts at forward flange of the pre silencer.
MAIN SILENCER
REMOVAL
1. Remove two nuts at main-silencer flange.

2. Remove three supports from main-silencer.
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Fig. 337: Removing Main-Silencer Supports

INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate inside of three main-silencer hangers with a silicone lubricant.
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3. Install one new gasket on bolts.
4. Install main silencer in three hangers.
5. Install two nuts at main silencer flange.
AIR CLEANER (ACL)
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect intake air temperature sensor connector.

2. Disconnect mass air flow sensor connector.
3. Loosen clamp on outlet hose of air cleaner housing.
Fig. 338: Loosening Air Cleaner Outlet Hose Clamp

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4. Remove air intake hoses from air cleaner housing.

5. Remove bolts holding the top of air cleaner housing in place.
6. Remove top of air cleaner housing.
7. Remove air cleaner element.
8. Clean air cleaner housing of any dirt or dust.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new air cleaner element.

2. Reinstall top of air cleaner housing and three bolts.
3. Install air intake hoses and tighten clamps.
4. Connect intake air temperature sensor and mass air flow sensor connectors.
TIMING SYSTEM
TIMING BELT
COMPONENT
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Fig. 339: Identifying Timing Belt Components

REMOVAL
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2. Loosen power steering lock bolts and nuts accordingly and remove tension from power steering (P/S)
and/or air conditioning (A/C) compressor drive belt.
3. Remove P/S and/or A/C drive belt.
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Fig. 341: Removing P/S And/Or A/C Drive Belt

4. Loosen generator mounting bolts and adjusting bolt.

5. Remove generator bolts.
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Fig. 342: Loosening Generator Mounting And Adjusting Bolts

6. Remove water pump pulley.
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Fig. 343: Removing Water Pump Pulley

7. Remove crankshaft pulley and timing belt guide plate.
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Fig. 344: Removing Crankshaft Pulley And Timing Belt Guide Plate
8. Remove upper and lower timing belt covers.
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Fig. 345: Removing Upper And Lower Timing Belt Covers

9. Turn crankshaft so that timing mark on timing belt pulley is aligned with timing mark on engine.
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Fig. 346: Aligning Timing Mark On Crankshaft

10. Check that T mark on intake camshaft pulley is aligned with mark on cylinder head cover and "E" mark
on exhaust camshaft pulley is aligned with mark on cylinder head cover.
Do not move camshaft or crankshaft once timing marks have been correctly positioned.
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Fig. 347: Aligning Camshaft Timing Marks

11. Loosen tensioner pulley lock bolt.

12. Protect timing belt with a rag.
13. Remove tensioner pulley.
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Fig. 348: Identifying Tensioner Pulley Lock Bolt

14. Remove timing belt.
NOTE: Mark the direction of timing belt rotation (on the timing belt) for proper
reinstallation.
INSPECTION
NOTE: Never forcefully twist, turn inside out or bend timing belt. Do not allow oil or
grease to come in contact with timing belt.
1. Replace timing belt if it is contaminated with oil or grease.
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2. Check timing belt for uneven wear, fraying, peeling, cracking and hardening. Replace timing belt as
necessary.
Fig. 349: Inspecting Timing Belt For Wear

3. Bend timing belt into a "U" shape as shown in figure. Distance "A" must be at least 1.0 in (25 mm).
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Fig. 350: Inspecting Timing Belt Condition

4. Inspect both idler pulley and tensioner pulley for uneven wear and smooth bearing operation.
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Fig. 351: Inspecting Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley

NOTE: Do not clean tensioner pulley or idler pulley with cleaning fluids. If needed,
use a soft rag to wipe them clean. Avoid scratching tensioner pulley or
idler pulley as it can affect integrity of timing belt.
5. Check the free length of tensioner spring. Replace tensioner spring if necessary.
Free Length 1.402 in (35.6 mm)
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Fig. 352: Measuring Tension Spring Free Length

6. Inspect camshaft pulleys and timing belt pulley for broken teeth or damage.
NOTE: Replace any component that shows damage, excessive wear, or that
appears prone to a possible failure.
Do not clean pulleys with cleaning fluids. If needed, use a soft cloth
to wipe them clean, and avoid scratching the pulleys as it will affect
integrity of the timing belt.
REPLACEMENT
1. Install tensioner pulley.
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NOTE: Replace tensioner spring whenever timing belt is replaced.
Fig. 353: Installing Tensioner Pulley

2. Pull tensioner pulley to its furthest point and tighten lock bolt.
3. Check that timing mark on timing belt pulley is aligned with timing mark on engine.
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Fig. 354: Aligning Crankshaft Timing Mark

4. Check that "I" mark on intake camshaft pulley is aligned with mark on cylinder head cover and "E" mark
on exhaust camshaft pulley is aligned with mark on cylinder head cover.
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NOTE: If existing timing belt is being reused, install belt in proper rotation
direction marked prior to removal.
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Fig. 356: Identifying Timing Belt Rotation Direction

5. Install timing belt onto timing belt pulley first, then idler pulley, exhaust camshaft pulley, intake camshaft
pulley, and tensioner pulley in that order.
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6. Check that there is no looseness in belt between idler pulley and exhaust camshaft pulley or between
intake and exhaust camshaft pulleys.
Fig. 357: Illustrating Proper Timing Belt Position

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7. Loosen tensioner pulley lock bolt and allow tensioner spring to apply tension to timing belt.
NOTE: Do not add additional tension.
8. Tighten tensioner pulley lock bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 28~38 lb.ft (38~51 N.m, 3.9-5.2 kg.m)
9. Rotate crankshaft two full revolutions (clockwise only) and align timing mark on timing belt pulley with
timing mark on engine block.
Fig. 358: Identifying Engine Rotation Direction

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10. Check that "I" mark on intake camshaft pulley "E" mark on exhaust camshaft pulley are aligned with
marks on cylinder head cover.

11. If they are not aligned, remove timing belt and start process from tensioner installation.
12. Measure timing belt deflection by applying moderate pressure midway between camshaft pulleys. If
deflection is not correct, repeat from tensioner installation.
Deflection pressure: 22 lb. (98 N, 10 kg)
Deflection: 0.36~0.45 in. (9.0~11.0 mm)
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Fig. 360: Measuring Timing Belt Deflection

13. Install lower and upper timing belt covers in that order.
Tightening torque: 70~96 lb.ft (7.9~10.7 N.m, 0.8~1.1 kg.m)
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Fig. 361: Installing Lower And Upper Timing Belt Covers

14. Install timing belt guide plate and crankshaft pulley.
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Fig. 362: Installing Timing Belt Guide Plate And Crankshaft Pulley
15. Install water pump pulley.
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Fig. 363: Installing Water Pump Pulley

16. Install generator belt and adjust the tension.

17. Install P/S and/or A/C drive belt and adjust the tension.
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Bracket Bolt
12-mm 14-18 (19-25)
14-mm 28-38 (38-51)
A/C Compressor Mounting Bolt 29-38 (39-52)
Automatic Transaxle Linkage Nut 24-34 (32-46)
Camshaft Timing Belt Pulley Bolt 36-45 (49-61)
Connecting Rod Nut 35-37 (47-50)
Crankshaft\Timing Belt Pulley Bolt 116-123 (157-167)
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Cylinder Head Bolts (1)

Step 1 36 (49)
Step 2 Loosen Bolts In
Sequence
Step 3 29 (39)
Step 4 Plus Torque Angle 90
Degrees
Step 5 Plus Torque Angle
Additional 90 Degrees
Engine Ground Strap-To-Engine Bolts 28-38 (38-52)
Engine Hanger Bolt 28-38 (38-52)
Engine Mount Bolts/Nuts
No. 1 (2) 49-69 (67-93)
No. 2 (3) 28-38 (38-52)
No. 3 (4) 63-86 (85-117)
No. 4 (5)
Bolt 47-66 (64-89)
Nut 50-69 (68-93)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt 14-18 (19-25)
Exhaust Manifold-To-Head Bolt/Nut 28-34 (38-46)
Flywheel\Drive Plate Bolt 72-76 (97-103)
Front Exhaust Pipe Nuts
Clamp Nuts 15-20 (20-27)
Converter Hanger Nuts 51-69 (69-94)
Pipe-To-TWC Warmup Converter Nuts 30-41 (40-55)
Intake Manifold Bolt 14-18 (19-25)
Intake Manifold Support Bracket Bolt 27-38 (37-52)
Joint Shaft Support Bracket Bolts 32-46 (43-62)
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (6)
Step 1 29 (39)
Step 2 Loosen To Zero
Step 3 15 (20)
Step 4 Plus Torque Angle 90
Degrees
Step 5 Plus Torque Angle
Additional 60 Degrees
Oil Pan Bolts 14-17 (19-23)
Oil Pump Bolt 14-19 (19-26)
Pinch Bolts 32-38 (43-52)
Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolt 28-38 (38-52)
Rear Seal Cover Long Bolt 30-41 (40-55)
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Stabilizer Control Link Bolts 32-45 (43-61)

Starter Bolt 27-38 (37-52)
Tensioner Pulley Lock Bolt 28-38 (38-52)
Thermostat Housing Bolt 14-19 (19-26)
Water Pump Bolt 14-19 (19-26)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts (7) 97-124 (11-14)
Center Cover Bolt 44-80 (5-9)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 106-150 (12-17)
Cylinder Head Cover Bolt 71-89 (8-10)
Engine Ground Strap-To-Frame Bolt 71-106 (8-12)
Oil Pressure Switch Connection 106-159 (12-18)
Oil Strainer Bolt 71-106 (8-12)
Rear Seal Cover Short Bolt 71-97 (8-11)
Timing Belt Cover Bolt 71-97 (8-11)
Timing Belt Guide Plate Bolt 106-150 (12-17)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 106-150 (12-17)
(1) Tighten in sequence to specification. See Fig. 365.
(2) For illustration of engine mount No. 1, see Fig. 366.

(4) Manufacturer does not provide illustration for mount No. 3.
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Fig. 366: Illustrating Engine Mount No. 1

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Fig. 370: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Removal/Installation Sequence


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2004 ENGINES 1.8L 4-Cylinder

Fig. 1: Service Tools (1 Of 3)

domingo, 7 de febrero de 2021 08:29:59

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Fig. 2: Service Tools (2 Of 3)

Fig. 3: Service Tools (3 Of 3)

Fig. 4: Engine Troubleshooting Chart (1 Of 3)

Fig. 5: Engine Troubleshooting Chart (2 Of 3)

Fig. 6: Engine Troubleshooting Chart (3 Of 3)

Fig. 7: Timing Belt Troubleshooting Chart

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Engine Specifications Chart

ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect battery cables.

Fig. 8: Disconnecting Battery Cables

2. Remove battery and battery tray.

Fig. 9: Draining Engine Coolant

10. Remove air cleaner assembly.

12. Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.

Fig. 12: Disconnecting Fuel Hose

14. Remove heater hoses.

Fig. 13: Removing Heater Hoses

15. Disconnect IAC and throttle position sensor connectors.

Fig. 14: Disconnecting IAC And Throttle Position Sensor Connectors

16. Disconnect injector connectors.

Fig. 15: Disconnecting Injector Connectors

17. Disconnect electric connectors, bracket and reinstall engine hanger.

Tightening torque: 27.5~38.3 lb-ft (37.2~51.9 N.m, 3.8~5.3 kg-m)

Fig. 16: Disconnecting Electric Connectors

18. Disconnect B-terminal connector and S-terminal connector from starter.

Fig. 17: Disconnecting B-Terminal And S-terminal Connectors From Starter

20. Disconnect engine ground strap.

Fig. 19: Disconnecting Engine Ground Strap

21. Remove RH & LH splash shield.

Fig. 20: Removing RH & LH Splash Shield

Fig. 22: Removing A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts

24. Disconnect ground strap from top of transaxle.

Fig. 23: Disconnecting Ground Strap From Top Of Transaxle

Fig. 24: Disconnecting Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Connector (A/T)

27. Disconnect back-up light switch connector (M/T).

Fig. 25: Disconnecting Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector

29. Remove U-clip from selector cable to transaxle linkage (A/T).

Fig. 26: Removing Transaxle Linkage

31. Remove manual transaxle linkage and extension bar (M/T).

Fig. 27: Removing Clutch Release Cylinder And Pipe (M/T)

33. Disconnect transaxle range switch connector (A/T).

Fig. 28: Disconnecting Two ATF Cooler Hoses (A/T)

36. Remove both front wheels (four lug nuts each).

Fig. 29: Removing Front Exhaust Pipe

Fig. 30: Separating Ball Joints From Control Arm

Fig. 31: Prying Both Driveshafts From Transaxle

45. Support engine with engine hoist.

Fig. 32: Supporting Engine With Engine Hoist

46. Remove two nuts from No. 2 engine mount-to-mounting member.

Fig. 33: Removing No. 2 Engine Mount-To-Mounting Member

47. Remove one bolt from No. 3 engine mount.

Fig. 34: Removing No. 1 Engine Mount Bolts

49. Lift engine and transaxle out as a unit.

1. Install engine and transaxle into engine compartment as a unit.