ENGINE

SECTION
ENGINE MECHANICAL
EM EM

E
CONTENTS
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................ 3 OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ......................... 30 F
Removal and Installation .........................................30
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System IGNITION COIL ................................................. 36 G
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- Removal and Installation .........................................36
SIONER" ................................................................... 3
Precaution for Drain Coolant ..................................... 3 SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) ..... 37
Removal and Installation .........................................37 H
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ................. 3
Precaution for Removal and Disassembly ................ 3 FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ................ 39
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
Removal and Installation .........................................39
ment .......................................................................... 3 I
Precaution for Assembly and Installation .................. 3 ROCKER COVER ............................................. 42
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening .......................... 4 Removal and Installation .........................................42
Precaution for Liquid Gasket ..................................... 4 J
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE ......................... 44
PREPARATION ................................................... 6 Removal and Installation .........................................44
Special Service Tool ................................................. 6
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 9 TIMING CHAIN .................................................. 55 K
Component ..............................................................55
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS Removal ..................................................................57
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................11 Inspection ................................................................63 L
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise ..................... 11 Installation ...............................................................63
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom ....................................................... 11 CAMSHAFT ....................................................... 73
Removal and Installation .........................................73 M
DRIVE BELTS ....................................................13 Inspection after Installation ......................................81
Checking Drive Belts ............................................... 13 Valve Clearance ......................................................82
Adjusting Drive Belts ............................................... 13 N
OIL SEAL .......................................................... 86
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ........................16 Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal ..............86
Removal and Installation ......................................... 16 Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal ..............86
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal ...............88 O
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR ...................18
Removal and Installation ......................................... 18 CYLINDER HEAD ............................................. 90
On-Vehicle Service ..................................................90 P
INTAKE MANIFOLD ...........................................22 Removal and Installation .........................................91
Removal and Installation ......................................... 22 Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 102
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY Inspection After Disassembly ................................ 104
CATALYST .........................................................26 ENGINE ASSEMBLY ...................................... 109
Removal and Installation ......................................... 26 Removal and Installation ....................................... 109

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CYLINDER BLOCK ......................................... 113 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
Disassembly and Assembly ...................................113 (SDS) ................................................................ 133
Inspection ..............................................................123 Standard and Limit ................................................ 133

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SERVICE INFORMATION A
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT EM
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000003013290

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along C
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING: D
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer. E
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SRS section.
F
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
G
Precaution for Drain Coolant INFOID:0000000003013291

• Drain coolant when engine is cooled.

H
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel Piping INFOID:0000000003013292

• Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.
I
• Release fuel pressure before disassembly.
• After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precaution for Removal and Disassembly INFOID:0000000003013293
J
• When instructed to use special service tools, use the specified tools. Always be careful to work safely, avoid
forceful or uninstructed operations.
• Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces. K
• Cover openings of engine system with tape or the equivalent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.
• Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and assembly.
• When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, start with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally L
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, do exactly as specified. Power tools may be used
where noted in the step.
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and Replacement INFOID:0000000003013294 M

• Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
N
Precaution for Assembly and Installation INFOID:0000000003013295

• Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification. O

• When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is specified,
do exactly as specified.
• Replace with new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring. P
• Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check oil or coolant passages for any restriction
and blockage.
• Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely remove foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.
• Release air within route after draining coolant.
• Before starting engine, apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch ON (with engine stopped).
Then make sure that there are no leaks at fuel line connections.

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• After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check coolant, fuel, oil, and exhaust systems for
leakage.
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening INFOID:0000000003013296

• Use an angle wrench for the final tightening of the following engine parts:
- Cylinder head bolts
- Main bearing cap bolts
- Connecting rod cap nuts
- Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angular
tightening)
• Do not use a torque value for final tightening.
• The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.
• Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and coated with engine oil.
Precaution for Liquid Gasket INFOID:0000000003013297

REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING

• After removing the bolts and nuts, separate the mating surface and
remove the sealant using Tool.

Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
• In areas where the cutter is difficult to use, use a plastic hammer to
lightly tap (1) the cutter where the RTV Silicone Sealant is applied.
Use a plastic hammer to slide the cutter (2) by tapping on the side.
CAUTION:
If for some unavoidable reason a tool such as a flat-bladed WBIA0566E

screwdriver is used, be careful not to damage the mating sur-

faces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using a scraper, remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant adhering
to the gasket application surface and the mating surface.
• Remove the sealant completely from the groove of the gasket
application surface, bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Thoroughly clean the gasket application surface and the mating
surface and remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign
materials.
3. Attach the sealant tube to the tube presser.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-44, "Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
PBIC0003E

4. Apply the sealant without breaks to the specified location using

Tool. .

Tool number WS39930000 ( – )

• If there is a groove for the sealant application, apply the seal-
ant to the groove.
• As for the bolt holes, normally apply the sealant inside the
holes. If specified, it should be applied outside the holes. Make
sure to read the text of this manual.
• Within five minutes of the sealant application, install the mat-
ing component. WBIA0567E

• If the sealant protrudes, wipe it off immediately.

• Do not retighten after the installation.

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• After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill
the engine with the specified oil and coolant. Refer to MA-11, A
"Fluids and Lubricants".

EM

SEM159F

D
CAUTION:
Follow all specific instructions in this manual.
E

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PREPARATION
Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000003013298

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number Description
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
ST0501S000 Disassembling and assembling
( — )
Engine stand assembly
1 ST05011000
( — )
Engine stand
2 ST05012000
( — )
Base NT042

KV101J0010 Engine and transmission assembly removal

(J-47242)
Engine support table

WBIA0658E

KV10106500
( — )
Engine stand shaft

NT028

KV10117000 KV10117000 has been replaced with

(J-41262) KV10117001 (KV10117000 is no longer in
Engine sub-attachment production, but it is usable).

NT373

KV10117001 Installing on the cylinder block

( — )
Engine sub-attachment

NT372

ST10120000 Loosening and tightening cylinder head bolt

(J-24239-01) a: 13 (0.51) dia.
Cylinder head bolt wrench b: 12 (0.47)
c: 10 (0.39)
Unit: mm (in)

NT583

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Tool number Description
(Kent-Moore No.) A
Tool name
KV10116200 Disassembling valve mechanism
(J-26336-B) Part (1) is a component of KV10116200 (J- EM
Valve spring compressor 26336-B), but Part (2) is not.
1 KV10115900
(J-26336-20)
Attachment C
2 KV1019230
( — )
PBIC1650E

KV10107902 Removing valve oil seal D

(J-38959)
Valve oil seal puller
E

S-NT011 F
— Installing valve oil seal
(J-39386)
Valve oil seal drift G

H
NT024

EM03470000 Installing piston assembly into cylinder bore

(J-8037) I
Piston ring compressor

NT044
K
ST16610001 Removing crankshaft pilot bushing
(J-23907)
Pilot bushing puller
L

M
NT045

KV991J0120 Installing rear main seal

(J-47128)
N
Seal installer

LBIA0452E

KV10111100 Removing steel oil pan and rear timing chain P

(J-37228) case
Seal cutter

NT046

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Tool number Description
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
WS39930000 Pressing the tube of liquid gasket
( — )
Tube presser

NT052

KV10112100 Tightening bolts for bearing cap, cylinder

(BT-8653-A) head, etc.
Angle wrench

NT014

KV991J0050 Loosening or tightening air fuel ratio A/F sen-

(J-44626) sor
Air fuel sensor Socket a: 22 mm (0.87 in)

LBIA0444E

KV10114400 Loosening or tightening rear heated oxygen

(J-38365) sensor
Heated oxygen sensor wrench a: 22 mm (0.87 in)

NT636

KV10117700 Removing and installing crankshaft pulley

(J-44716)
Ring gear stopper

NT822

KV10109300 Removing and installing crankshaft pulley

( — ) a: 68 mm (2.68 in)
Pulley holder b: 8 mm (0.31 in)

NT628

KV991J0100 Removing and installing A/T drive plate and

(J-46531) M/T flywheel bolts
T55 Torx® Bit

LBIA0286E

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Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000003013299

(Kent-Moore No.) Description

Tool name
EM
(BT-3373-F) Checking drive belt tension
Belt tension gauge

D
AMA126

Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts

E

PBIC0190E

Spark plug wrench Removing and installing spark plug G

NT047 I
Valve seat cutter set Finishing valve seat dimensions

K
NT048

Piston ring expander Removing and installing piston ring

L

NT030
N
KV10111800 Removing and installing valve guide
Valve guide drift Intake & Exhaust:
a: 9.5 mm (0.374 in) dia.
b: 5.5 mm (0.217 in) dia. O

P
NT015

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(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name
Valve guide reamer

(1): Reaming valve guide inner hole

(2): Reaming hole for oversize valve guide
Intake and Exhaust:
d1 : 6.0 mm (0.236 in) dia.
d2 : 10.175 mm (0.4006 in) dia.

NT016

(J-43897-18) Reconditioning the exhaust system threads

(J-43897-12) before installing a new oxygen sensor (Use
Oxygen sensor thread cleaner with anti-seize lubricant shown below.)
a: J-43897-18 (18 mm dia.) for zirconia ox-
ygen sensor
b: J-43897-12 (12 mm dia.) for titania oxy-
gen sensor
AEM488

Anti-seize lubricant (Permatex 133AR Lubricating oxygen sensor thread cleaning

or equivalent meeting MIL specifica- tool when reconditioning exhaust system
tion MIL-A-907) threads

AEM489

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
A
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise INFOID:0000000003013300

EM

P
SEM706G

Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom INFOID:0000000003013301

1. Locate the area where noise occurs.

2. Confirm the type of noise.

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 NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source. Repair or replace the identified part as necessary.

Operating condition of engine

Location Type of Before After When Source of Refer-
When When While Check item
of noise noise warm- warm- start- noise ence page
idling racing driving
up up ing
Top of en- Ticking or Tappet
C A — A B — Valve clearance EM-82
gine clicking noise
Rocker
cover Camshaft Camshaft journal clear-
Cylinder Rattle C A — A B C bearing ance EM-73
head noise Camshaft runout

Piston and piston pin

Slap or Piston pin clearance
— A — B B — EM-90
knock noise Connecting rod bushing
clearance
Piston-to-bore clear-
Crank- ance
shaft pul- Piston ring side clear-
Slap or Piston
ley A — — B B A ance EM-113
rap slap noise
Cylinder Piston ring end gap
block Connecting rod bend
(Side of and torsion
engine) Connect- Connecting rod bushing
Oil pan ing rod clearance (Small end)
Knock A B C B B B EM-113
bearing Connecting rod bearing
noise clearance (Big end)
Main bearing oil clear-
Main bear-
Knock A B — A B C ance EM-113
ing noise
Crankshaft runout
Front of Timing
Timing chain cracks
engine chain and
Tapping or and wear
Timing A A — B B B chain ten- EM-55
ticking Timing chain tensioner
chain cov- sioner
operation
er noise
Drive belts
Squeak-
(Sticking
ing or fizz- A B — B — C Drive belts deflection
or slip-
ing EM-13
ping)
Front of
Drive belts Idler pulley bearing op-
engine Creaking A B A B A B
(Slipping) eration
Water
Squall
A B — B A B pump Water pump operation CO-16
Creak
noise
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not related

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DRIVE BELTS
A
Checking Drive Belts INFOID:0000000003013302

EM

LBIA0076E

WARNING: G
Inspect and check the drive belts with the engine off.
1. Inspect belt for cracks, fraying, wear or oil adhesion. If necessary, replace with a new one.
2. Inspect drive belt deflections by pushing on the belt midway between pulleys as shown. H
3. Rotate the crankshaft pulley two times then check the belt tension using Tool.

Tool number : — (BT-3373-F) I

NOTE:
• Inspect drive belt deflection or tension when engine is cold.
• Adjust if belt deflections exceed the limit or if belt tension is not within specifications. J
Belt Deflection and Tension

Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)

K
Used belt Used belt
New belt New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit After adjustment
Generator and L
730 - 818 838 - 926
air conditioning 4.2 - 4.6 3.7 - 4.1
7 (0.28) 294 (30, 66) (74.5 - 83.5, (85.5 - 94.5,
compressor (0.17 - 0.18) (0.15 - 0.16)
164 - 184) 188 - 208)
M
495 - 583 603 - 691
Power steering 7.3 - 8.0 6.5 - 7.2
11 (0.43) 196 (20, 44) (50.5 - 59.5, (61.5 - 70.5,
pump (0.29 - 0.31) (0.26 - 0.28)
111 - 131) 135.6 - 155.4)
Applied pushing N
98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) —
force
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on the belt.
O
Adjusting Drive Belts INFOID:0000000003013303

Tension Adjustment P

Portion Belt tightening method for adjustment

Power steering oil pump belt Adjusting bolt on power steering oil pump
Generator and air conditioner compressor belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
CAUTION:

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
• When belt is replace with a new one, adjust it to value for “New belt” to accommodate for insufficient
adaptability with pulley grooves.
• When deflection or tension of belt being used exceeds “Used belt limit” adjust it to value for “Used
belt”.
• When checking belt deflection or tension immediately after installation, first adjust it to the specifi-
cation value. Then, after turning the crankshaft two turns or more, readjust to the specified value to
avoid variation in deflection between pulleys.
• When installing belt, make sure that it is correctly engaged with pulley groove.
• Keep oil and water away from belt.
• Do not twist or bend belt excessively.
Generator and Air Conditioner Compressor Belt
1. Remove engine undercover.
2. Loosen idler pulley lock nut (A) and adjust by turning adjusting
bolt (B).
• For specified belt tension, refer to MA-13, "Drive Belts" .
3. Tighten lock nut (A) to specification.
4. Tighten adjusting bolt (B) to specification.

WBIA0324E

Power Steering Oil Pump Belt

1. Remove engine undercover.

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
2. Loosen adjusting bolt (C).
3. Loosen power steering oil pump bolt (D). A
NOTE:
Bolt head (D) is at the engine rear side.
4. Adjust by turning the adjusting bolt (E). EM
• For specified belt tension, refer to MA-13, "Drive Belts" .
NOTE:
Adjusting bolt (E) is loosened with counterclockwise rotation.
C
5. Tighten adjusting bolt (C) to specification.
6. Tighten power steering oil pump bolt (D) to specification.
D

G
WBIA0324E

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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003013304

WBIA0761E

1. Resonator 2. Fresh air intake tube (upper) 3. Fresh air intake tube (lower)
4. Resonator in fender 5. Air cleaner assembly 6. Air cleaner case mounting bracket
7. Air cleaner case (lower) 8. Air cleaner case (upper) 9. Mass air flow sensor
10. Air cleaner to electric throttle control ⇐ Front A. To throttle body
actuator tube
B. Fresh air intake

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the harness connector from the mass air flow sensor.
2. Disconnect the tube clamp at the electric throttle control actuator and at the fresh air intake tube.
3. Remove air cleaner to electric throttle control actuator tube, air cleaner case (upper) with the mass air flow
sensor attached.
4. Remove mass air flow sensor from air cleaner case (upper), as necessary.
CAUTION:
Handle mass air flow sensor with care.
• Do not shock it.
• Do not disassemble it.
• Do not touch its sensor.
5. Remove resonator in the fender, lifting left fender protector, as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CHANGING AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
1. Unhook the air cleaner case side clips and lift up the air cleaner case (upper).
2. Remove the air cleaner element.
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 AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
3. Install a new air cleaner element.
4. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal. A

EM

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 INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003013305

WBIA0762E

1. Power valve 2. VIAS control solenoid valve 3. Power valve gasket

6. Intake manifold collector (lower) gas-
4. Intake manifold collector (lower) 5. Vacuum tank
ket
7. Service port 8. Fuel Hose 9. Electric throttle control actuator
10. EVAP canister purge volume control 11. Gasket 12. Intake manifold collector (lower) sup-
solenoid valve port bracket
13. Intake manifold collector (upper) A. To rocker cover B. To intake manifold

REMOVAL
WARNING:
• To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the coolant when the engine is hot.
CAUTION:
The gasket for intake manifold collector (upper) is secured together with intake manifold collector
(lower) bolt. Thus, when replacing only the upper gasket the lower gasket must also be replaced.
1. Remove the cowl top. Refer to EI-18, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the windshield wiper assembly. Refer to WW-19, "Wiper Motor and Linkage".

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
3. Remove the engine cover using power tool.
4. Remove air cleaner case upper and mass air flow sensor, and A
air intake tube as an assembly.
Refer to EM-16, "Removal and Installation".
5. Partially drain the coolant when the engine is cool. Refer to CO- EM
10, "Changing Engine Coolant".
6. Disconnect the following:
• Power brake booster vacuum hose C
• Coolant hoses from the intake manifold collector
• Swirl control vacuum lines to power valve and intake manifold
collector (upper)
• Fuel injector electrical connectors D
• PCV hose
• Electric throttle control actuator electrical connector
• EVAP canister purge hose E
CAUTION:
• Cover any engine openings to avoid the entry of any for-
eign material.
F
7. Disconnect the power steering hose bracket from the rear of the
intake manifold collector.
8. Remove the EVAP canister purge volume solenoid valve
G
bracket bolt. Position the valve aside. WBIA0326E

9. Remove the VIAS control solenoid valve bracket bolt. Position

the valve aside.
H
10. Remove the vacuum tank.
11. Remove the intake manifold collector (lower) support bracket from the back of the intake manifold collec-
tor (lower) using power tool.
I
12. Loosen the intake manifold collector (lower) bolts in the order as
shown using power tool, and remove the intake manifold collec-
tor (lower) and gasket.
J

L
WBIA0285E

13. If necessary, remove the electric throttle control actuator bolts in

the order as shown and remove the electric throttle control actu- M
ator.
CAUTION:
• Handle carefully to avoid any shock to the electric throttle N
control actuator.
• Do not disassemble.
O

SEM711G
P

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
14. If necessary, remove the intake manifold collector (upper) bolts
in the order as shown, using power tool and remove the intake
manifold collector (upper).
• ⇒: Engine front
CAUTION:
Handle carefully to avoid any shock to the electric throttle
control actuator, if installed.

SEM712G

15. If necessary, remove power valve bolts in the order as shown

and remove the power valve.
NOTE:
The power valve must be held in the closed position during
installation.
16. If necessary remove the following components:
• Vacuum tank
• VIAS control solenoid valve
• EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve

WBIA0725E

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal, paying attention to the following:
NOTE:
After installation, it is necessary to re-calibrate the electric throttle control actuator as follows:
1. Perform the ″Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning″ when harness connector of the electric throttle con-
trol actuator is disconnected. Refer to EC-75, "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning".
2. Perform the ″idle Air Volume Learning″ when the electric throttle control actuator is replaced. Refer to EC-
75, "Idle Air Volume Learning".
• If necessary, install power valve bolts in the order as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.

WBIA0725E

• If necessary, tighten the intake manifold collector pipe bolts in the

order as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.

SEM712G

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
• If necessary, install the electric throttle control actuator bolts in the
order as shown. Install gasket with three protrusions facing down. A
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
EM

SEM711G

D
• Install the intake manifold collector (lower) bolts in the order as
shown.
CAUTION: E
Do not reuse gasket.

G
SEM713G

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003013306

WBIA0166E

1. Electric throttle control actuator 2. Intake manifold collector (upper) 3. EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve
4. Intake manifold collector (lower) 5. Power valve 6. VIAS control solenoid valve
7. Fuel tube 8. Fuel damper 9. Vacuum tank
10. Intake manifold 11. Service port 12. Gasket
13. O-ring 14. Fuel damper

REMOVAL
WARNING:

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 INTAKE MANIFOLD
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the coolant when the engine is hot.
1. Remove the engine cover using power tool. A
2. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-78, "Fuel Pressure Check".
3. Remove air cleaner case (upper) and mass air flow sensor, and air intake tube as an assembly.
Refer to EM-16, "Removal and Installation". EM
4. Partially drain the coolant when the engine is cool. Refer to CO-10, "Changing Engine Coolant".
5. Disconnect fuel tube quick connector at vehicle piping side.
C
6. To remove the quick connector cap, hold the sides of the con-
nector, push in the tabs and pull out the tube.
NOTE:
If the connector and the tube are stuck together, push and pull D
several times until they start to move. Then disconnect them by
pulling.
CAUTION: E
• The tube can be removed when the tabs are completely
depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
• Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector. SFE562A
• Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful F
when welding near the tube.
• Prevent acid liquids such as battery electrolyte, etc. from getting on the resin tube.
• Do not bend or twist the tube during removal or installation. G
• Do not remove the remaining retainer on the tube
• When the tube is replaced, also replace the retainer with a new one.
• To keep the connecting portion clean and to avoid dam-
age and foreign materials entering, cover the ends of the H
fuel tubes with plastic bags or something similar.
7. Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum hose, the coolant
hoses from the electric throttle control actuator, the swirl control I
vacuum lines, the fuel injectors electrical connectors, and the
PCV hose.
CAUTION: J
• Cover any engine openings to avoid the entry of any for-
eign material.
8. Disconnect the electric throttle control actuator electrical con- PBIC0163E
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nectors.
9. Remove the windshield wiper assembly. Refer to WW-19, "Wiper Motor and Linkage".
10. Disconnect the power steering hose bracket. L
11. Remove the vacuum tank from the back of the intake manifold collector (lower).
12. Remove the intake manifold collector (upper) and electric throttle control actuator by loosening the four
bolts in a diagonal pattern. M
CAUTION:
Handle carefully to avoid any shock to the electric throttle control actuator.
13. Loosen the bolts in the order as shown, and remove the intake
manifold collector (lower) using power tool. N
14. Remove the fuel rail with the fuel injectors attached, from the
intake manifold. Remove the fuel injector O-rings and use new
O-rings for installation. O

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
15. Loosen the bolts in the order as shown, and remove the intake
manifold using power tool.

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Surface Distortion
• Using straightedge and feeler gauge, inspect the surface distortion
of both the intake manifold and the intake manifold collector
(lower).

Standard : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)

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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Follow the procedures below for specific tightening sequences
and procedures.
• Install intake manifold bolts in two stages in the numerical order as
shown.

Stage 1 : 7.5 N·m (0.77 kg-m, 66 in-lb)

Stage 2 : 28.5 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)

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• Seat the fuel injectors into the intake manifold with new O-rings.
Tighten the fuel rail bolts as shown, in two stages:
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
• Install the intake manifold collector (lower) bolts in the numerical
order as shown. A
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gaskets.
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D
• Tighten the bolts of the intake manifold collector (upper) and electric throttle control actuator assembly
equally and diagonally to specification.
NOTE: E
After installation, it is necessary to re-calibrate the electric throttle control actuator as follows:
1. Perform the "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" when harness connector of the electric throttle con-
trol actuator is disconnected. Refer to EC-75, "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning".
2. Perform the "Idle Air Volume Learning" when the electric throttle control actuator is replaced. Refer to EC- F
75, "Idle Air Volume Learning".
• Install the quick connector as follows:
- Make sure no foreign substances are deposited in and around the fuel tube and quick connector and that G
there is no damage.
- Align the center to insert the quick connector straight onto the fuel tube.
- Insert the fuel tube until a click is heard. H
- Install the quick connector cap on the quick connector joint. Align
the arrow mark on the quick connector cap to the upper side.
- Install the fuel hose into the hose clamp.
I

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections as follows: L
1. Apply fuel pressure to fuel lines by turning ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). Then check for fuel
leaks at connections.
2. Start the engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at connections. M
NOTE:
Use mirrors for checking on connections out of the direct line of sight.
WARNING: N
Do not touch engine immediately after stopping as engine is extremely hot.
• Perform procedures for “Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning” after finishing repairs. Refer to EC-75,
"Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning".
• If electric throttle control actuator is replaced, perform procedures for “Idle Air Volume Learning” after O
finishing repairs. Refer to EC-75, "Idle Air Volume Learning".

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 EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003013307

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1. Exhaust manifold (RH bank) 2. Exhaust manifold (LH bank) 3. Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 (bank 2)
4. Three way catalyst (manifold) (bank 5. Three way catalyst (manifold) (bank 6. Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 (bank 1)
2) 1)
7. Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) 8. Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2)

REMOVAL
WARNING:
• Perform the work when the exhaust and cooling system have completely cooled down.

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 EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
• When removing the front and rear engine mounting through bolts and nuts, lift the engine up slightly
for safety. For engine slingers, refer to EM-109, "Removal and Installation". A
1. Remove the front wheel and tires using power tool.
2. Remove the engine undercover.
3. Remove the inner wheel well splash shields. EM
4. Remove the radiator and cooling fan assembly. Refer to CO-13, "Removal and Installation".
5. Remove the front exhaust tube. Refer to EX-3, "Removal and Installation".
C
6. Remove the front suspension member. Refer to FSU-16, "Removal and Installation".
7. Remove the RH and LH three way catalyst support bolts in the
order as shown.
D

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8. Remove heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1), heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2), air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 G
(bank 1) and air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 (bank 2).
a. Remove harness connector of each sensor, and disconnect the harness from the bracket and middle
clamp. H
b. Remove both heated oxygen sensors and air fuel ratio (A/F) sensors using Tool.

Tool numbers : KV10114400 (J-38365) I

: KV991J0050 (J-44626)
CAUTION: J
• Be careful not to damage heated oxygen sensors or air fuel ratio (A/F) sensors.
• Discard any heated oxygen sensor which has been dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m
(19.7 in) onto a hard surface such as a concrete floor; replace with a new sensor.
9. Remove exhaust manifold and three way catalyst heat shields using power tool. K
10. Remove the three way catalyst (manifold) (bank 1) and three way catalyst (manifold) (bank 2) by loosen-
ing the bolts first and then removing the nuts and through bolts.
L
11. Remove the exhaust manifolds. Loosen the exhaust manifold
nuts in the order as shown.

O
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< SERVICE INFORMATION >

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Surface Distortion
• Use a reliable straightedge and feeler gauge to check the flatness
of the exhaust manifold mating surfaces.

Limit : 0.3mm (0.012 in)

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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Install the exhaust manifold nuts in the order as shown.
CAUTION:
• When using the heated oxygen sensor wrench, tighten to
the middle of specified torque range, because the length of
the Tool may increase the actual tightness. Do not tighten to
the maximum specified torque range.

Tool numbers : KV10114400 (J-38365)

: KV991J0050 (J-44626)
• Before installing a heated oxygen sensor or air fuel ratio (A/
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F) sensor, clean the exhaust manifold threads using the oxy-
gen sensor thread cleaner tool, and apply anti-seize lubricant.

Tool numbers : J-43897-18

: J-43897-12
• Do not over-tighten the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor or heated
oxygen sensors. Doing so may cause damage.

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 EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
• Install the RH and LH three way catalyst support bolts in the order
as shown. A

Three way catalyst : 22 N·m (2.2 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)

support bolts EM

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D
• Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.

Exhaust manifold : 5.8 N·m (0.59 kg-m, 51 in-lb) E

heat shield bolts
• Install the three way catalyst heat shield bolts.
F
Three way catalyst : 8.25 N·m (0.84 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
heat shield bolts
G

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 OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003013308

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1. Upper oil pan gasket 2. Oil pressure switch 3. Relief valve

4. Oil cooler 5. Oil cooler connection 6. Oil filter
7. Oil cooler gasket 8. Oil strainer 9. Drain plug gasket
10. Drain plug 11. Lower oil pan 12. Rear plate cover
13. Heated oxygen sensor (bank 2) harness clamp 14. Crankshaft position sensor 15. Upper oil pan
16. Oil pan baffle 17. O-ring A. Oil pan side
B. To oil pump body

REMOVAL
WARNING:
• You should not remove the oil pan until the exhaust system and cooling system have completely
cooled off.
• When removing the front and rear engine through bolts and nuts, lift the engine up slightly for safety.
For engine slingers, refer to EM-109, "Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
When removing the upper oil pan from the engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS).
Be careful not to damage sensor edges or signal plate teeth.
1. Remove the front RH wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-6.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3. Remove the oil dipstick.
4. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to CO-10, "Changing Engine Coolant".
5. Remove the engine undercover.
6. Remove the RH inner fender splash shield.
7. Remove the A/C drive belt. Refer to EM-13.
8. Remove the front exhaust tube. Refer to EX-3, "Removal and Installation".
9. Remove coolant pipe bolts.
10. Remove the A/C compressor with piping attached, and position it out of the way securely with wire.

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 OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
CAUTION:
Do not pull on or crimp the A/C lines and hoses. A
11. Disconnect the coolant lines from the engine oil cooler and plug them to prevent coolant loss.
12. Remove the oil filter and engine oil cooler from the upper oil pan.
13. Remove the oil pressure switch/sensor, and the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the upper oil pan. EM
14. Remove the front drive shafts. Refer to FAX-11, "Removal and Installation".
15. Remove the front suspension member. Refer to FSU-16, "Removal and Installation".
C
16. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensors and air flow ratio (A/F) sensors and remove the two catalytic con-
vertors from the exhaust manifolds using power tool. Refer to EM-26, "Removal and Installation".
17. Remove the rear plate cover from the upper oil pan.
D

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18. Loosen the lower oil pan bolts using power tool in order as
shown.
H

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K
19. Remove the lower oil pan.
a. Insert Tool between the lower oil pan and the upper oil pan.
L
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
CAUTION: M
• Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
• Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating
surfaces.
b. Slide the Tool by tapping its side (2) with a hammer to remove N
the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan.
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 OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
20. Loosen upper oil pan front bolts in the order shown.

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21. Remove the four upper oil pan to transaxle bolts.

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22. Remove the upper oil pan.

a. Loosen the bolts in the order as shown, using power tool.

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b. Insert an appropriate size tool into the notch (1) of the upper oil
pan as shown.
c. Pry off the upper oil pan by moving the tool up and down (2) as
shown.

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 OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
23. Remove the O-ring seals from the bottom of the cylinder block
and oil pump housing, use new O-rings for installation. A

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D
24. Remove front cover gasket and rear oil seal retainer gasket.
25. Remove the oil strainer.
E

G
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26. If re-installing the original oil pan, remove the old sealant from H
the mating surfaces using a scraper.
• Also remove the old sealant from mating surface of the cylin-
der block. I
• Remove the old sealant from the bolt holes and threads.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when clean-
J
ing off the old sealant.

K
MEM108A

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Inspect oil strainer for any foreign material replace as necessary. L
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling the engine with oil. M
1. Install oil strainer and tighten bolt to specified torque. Refer to EM-30, "Removal and Installation".

2. Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent, to the front N

cover gasket and the rear oil seal retainer gasket as shown.
Refer to GI-44, "Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".

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 OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
3. Install the new front cover gasket and new rear oil seal retainer
gasket as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gaskets.

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4. Apply a bead of sealant to the cylinder block mating surface of

the upper oil pan to a limited portion using Tool as shown.
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to GI-
44, "Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
• Be sure the sealant is applied to a limited portion as shown,
and the sealant is 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.157 - 0.197 in) or 4.5 - 5.5
mm (0.177 - 0.217 in) wide.
• Installation should be done within 5 minutes after coating.

Tool number : WS39930000 ( — )

SEM185FA

SEM159F

5. Install new O-rings on the cylinder block and oil pump body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.

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6. Install the upper oil pan.

• Tighten upper oil pan bolts in the order as shown.
• Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling the engine with oil.

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 OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
7. Install the four upper oil pan to transaxle bolts. Refer to CVT-
186, "Removal and Installation". A

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D
8. Apply a continuous bead of sealant to the lower oil pan using
Tool as shown.
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to GI-
E
44, "Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
• Be sure the sealant is 4.5 - 5.5 mm (0.177 - 0.217 in) wide.
• Installation must be done within 5 minutes after applying seal-
ant. F

Tool number : WS39930000 ( — )

G
SEM159F

9. Install the lower oil pan. Tighten the lower oil pan bolts in order
as shown. H
• Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling the engine with oil.

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K
10. Install rear plate cover.
11. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order L
of removal.

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION O

• Start the engine and check for leaks. Refer to LU-7, "Changing Engine Oil".
• Inspect the engine oil level. Refer to LU-7, "Changing Engine Oil".
P

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 IGNITION COIL
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
IGNITION COIL
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003013309

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1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug 3. Rocker cover (right bank)

4. Rocker cover (left bank)

REMOVAL
1. Remove the intake manifold collector (upper), gasket, and throttle body. Refer to EM-22, "Removal and
Installation".
2. Remove the six ignition coils.
CAUTION:
Do not shock it.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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 SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
A
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003013310

EM

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1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug 3. Rocker cover (right bank) J

4. Rocker cover (left bank)

REMOVAL
K
1. Remove the intake manifold collector (upper), gasket, and throttle body. Refer to EM-22, "Removal and
Installation".
2. Remove the six ignition coils.
L
CAUTION:
Do not shock it.
3. Remove the six spark plugs using suitable tool.
• If replacing the spark plugs use the correct spark plug for max- M
imum performance. Refer to EM-37, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
N

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

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 SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
• Do not use a wire brush for cleaning the spark plug tip.

SMA673B

• If the spark plug tip is covered with carbon, a spark plug cleaner may be used.

Cleaner air pressure : Less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm2, 85 psi)

Cleaning time : Less than 20 seconds
• Checking and adjusting the spark plug gap is not required between
change intervals. If the gap is out of specification, replace the
spark plug.

Gap (nominal) : 1.1 mm (0.043 in)

SMA806CA

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Spark Plug Types

Make NGK
Part number DILFR5A11
Gap (nominal) 1.1 mm (0.043 in)

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 FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE
A
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003013311

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1. Insulator 2. Fuel tube assembly 3. Quick connector cap
4. Clip 5. Fuel hose 6. Quick connector cap
K
7. O-ring 8. Fuel injector 9. Clip
10. Fuel damper retainer 11. Fuel damper 12. O-ring
⇐ Front A. Refer to EM-39 B. Installed condition
L
C. Protrusion D. Align protrusion E. Clip mounting groove

CAUTION:
• Apply new engine oil when installing the parts as specified to do so. M
• Do not remove or disassemble parts unless instructed as shown.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine cover using power tool. N
2. Release the fuel pressure.
Refer to EC-78, "Fuel Pressure Check".
3. Remove air cleaner case lid and mass air flow sensor, and air intake tube as an assembly. O
Refer to EM-16, "Removal and Installation".
4. Partially drain the coolant when the engine is cool. Refer to CO-10, "Changing Engine Coolant".
WARNING: P
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the coolant when the engine is hot.
5. Disconnect fuel tube quick connector at vehicle piping side.
Refer to step 5 of EM-22, "Removal and Installation".
6. Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum hose, the coolant hoses from the electric throttle control
actuator, the swirl control vacuum lines, the fuel injectors electrical connectors, and the PCV hose.
CAUTION:

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 FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
• Cover any engine openings to avoid the entry of any foreign material.
7. Disconnect the electric throttle control actuator electrical connector and coolant hoses.
8. Remove the windshield wiper assembly. Refer to WW-19, "Wiper Motor and Linkage".
9. Disconnect the power steering hose bracket.
10. Remove the vacuum tank from the back of the intake manifold collector.
11. Remove the intake manifold collector (upper) and electric throttle control actuator, by loosening the four
bolts in a diagonal pattern.
CAUTION:
Handle carefully to avoid any shock to the electric throttle control actuator.
12. Loosen the bolts in the order as shown, and remove the intake
manifold collector (lower) using power tool.
13. Remove the fuel rail with the fuel injectors attached, from the
intake manifold. Remove the fuel injector O-rings and use new
O-rings for installation.

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installation
1. Install the fuel rails with fuel injectors attached.
NOTE:
• Carefully install new O-rings, including the one used with the
fuel damper.
• Lubricate O-rings by lightly coating with new engine oil.
• Be careful not to damage the O-rings and surfaces for O-ring
sealing surfaces. Do not expand or twist O-rings.
• Discard old clips; replace with new ones.
• Make sure that protrusions of fuel injectors are aligned with
cutouts of clips after installation.
• Position clips in grooves on the fuel injectors.
• Align the protrusions of the fuel tube assembly with those of
the fuel injectors.
SEF703X
• After properly inserting the fuel injectors onto the fuel tube
assembly, check that the fuel tube protrusions are engaged with those of fuel injectors, and the flanges
of the fuel tube assembly are fully engaged with the clips.
2. Tighten fuel tube assembly bolts as shown, in two steps:

1st step : 10 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 7 ft-lb)

2nd step : 23.5 N·m (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
• After properly connecting fuel tube assembly to injector
and fuel hose, check connection for fuel leakage.

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 FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
3. Install the intake manifold collector (lower) bolts in the numerical
order as shown. A

Intake manifold : 19.5 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb

collector bolts EM

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D
4. Tighten the bolts of the intake manifold collector (upper) and electric throttle control actuator assembly
diagonally to specification.
E
Intake manifold collector pipe bolts : 19.5 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
5. After installation, it is necessary to re-calibrate the electric throttle control actuator.
• Perform "Throttle Control Closed Position Learning" when the harness connector of the electric throttle F
control actuator is disconnected. Refer to EC-75, "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning".
• Perform "Idle Air Volume Learning" when the electric throttle control actuator is replaced. Refer to EC-
75, "Idle Air Volume Learning".
G
6. Attach the quick connector. Refer to EM-22, "Removal and Installation".
7. Installation of remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION H
Make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections as follows:
1. Apply fuel pressure to fuel lines by turning ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). Then check for fuel
leaks at connections. I
2. Start the engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at connections.
NOTE:
Use mirrors for checking on connections out of the direct line of sight. J
CAUTION:
Do not touch engine immediately after stopping as engine is extremely hot.
• Perform procedures for “Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning” after finishing repairs. Refer to EC-75,
"Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning". K
• If electric throttle control actuator is replaced, perform procedures for “Idle Air Volume Learning” after
finishing repairs. Refer to EC-75, "Idle Air Volume Learning".
L

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 ROCKER COVER
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
ROCKER COVER
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003013312

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1. Rocker cover (LH) 2. PCV valve 3. Rocker cover (RH)

4. Rocker cover gasket (RH) 5. Rocker cover (LH) 6. Oil filler cap

REMOVAL
1. Remove the intake manifold collector (upper) using power tool. Remove gasket and the electric throttle
control actuator. Refer to EM-22, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the six ignition coils. Refer to EM-36, "Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the two intake valve timing control solenoid valves and gaskets. Refer to EC-175, "Removal and
Installation".

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 ROCKER COVER
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
4. Remove RH and LH rocker covers from cylinder head.
• Follow the loosening sequence for each side rocker cover A
bolts as shown.

EM

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INSTALLATION
1. Installation is in the reverse order of removal. H
• Apply sealant to the areas on the front corners. Refer to EM-
55, "Component".
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI- I
44, "Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
• Tighten the rocker cover bolts in two stages and in the
numerical order as shown.
J
Rocker cover bolts
Stage 1 : 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb) K
Stage 2 : 8.33 N·m (0.85 kg-m, 74 in-lb)

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 FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003013313

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1. Timing chain tensioner 2. Internal chain guide 3. Timing chain tensioner

4. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 5. Timing chain (secondary) 6. Timing chain (primary)
7. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 8. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 9. Timing chain (secondary)

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 FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
10. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 11. Slack guide 12. Crankshaft sprocket
13. Timing chain tensioner 14. IVT control valve cover - right 15. Chain tensioner cover A
16. RH engine mounting bracket 17. Water hose clamp 18. Water pump cover
19. IVT control valve cover - left 20. Front oil seal 21. Crankshaft pulley
22. Idler pulley 23. Idler pulley bracket 24. Front timing chain case EM
25. Timing tension guide 26. Collared O-ring 27. Seal ring
A Refer to EM-63 B To A/C compressor
C
NOTE:
Refer to EM-55, "Component" for component parts location.
REMOVAL D
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-10, "Changing Engine Coolant".
3. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-7, "Changing Engine Oil". E
4. Remove engine cover using power tool.
5. Remove the upper air cleaner case, mass air flow sensor and air
cleaner to electric throttle control actuator tube. Refer to EM-16, F
"Removal and Installation".
6. Remove the engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to CO-13,
"Removal and Installation". G

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7. Remove the cowl top and cowl top extension. Refer to EI-18, "Removal and Installation".
8. Remove the IPDM E/R and position aside. Remove the bracket. Refer to PG-29, "Removal and Installa- M
tion of IPDM E/R".
9. Remove the front RH wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-30, "Road Wheel".
10. Remove the engine undercover. N
11. Remove the RH inner fender splash shield.
12. Remove the drive belts and idler pulley. Refer to EM-13, "Adjusting Drive Belts".
O
13. Recover the A/C refridgerant. Refer to ATC-110, "HFC-134a (R-134a)
Service Procedure".
14. Remove engine oil cooler pipe bolts.
P
15. Remove the power steering oil pump and reservoir tank with lines attached and position them aside. Refer
to PS-25, "Removal and Installation".
16. Remove the A/C compressor.
17. Remove the generator. Refer to SC-22, "Removal and Installation".
18. Disconnect the engine harness and position aside.
19. Remove the A/C low-pressure flexible hose. Refer to ATC-116, "Removal and Installation for Low-Pres-
sure Flexible Hose" .
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20. Support the engine and remove the RH engine mounting insulator, mount and bracket. Refer to EM-109,
"Removal and Installation".
21. Remove the chain tensioner cover and water pump cover using
plastic hammer to tap (1) and slide (2) Tool.

Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage mating surface.

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22. Loosen the IVT control cover bolts in the order as shown and
remove the IVT control covers.
NOTE:
The shaft in the cover is inserted into the center hole of the
intake camshaft sprocket. Remove the cover by pulling straight
out until the cover disengages from the camshaft sprocket.
23. Remove the starter motor. Refer to SC-14, "Removal and Instal-
lation".
24. Remove the upper and lower intake manifold collectors. Refer to
EM-18, "Removal and Installation".
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25. Remove the six ignition coils.
26. Remove the engine oil dipstick. A

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27. If necessary, remove the rocker covers. Loosen the rocker cov-
ers bolts in the order as shown. H
NOTE:
Necessary only when removing secondary timing chains.
I

N
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28. Remove the IVT control solenoid valves.

O
• Discard the gaskets and use new gaskets for installation.

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29. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
a. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise to align pointer (A) with TDC
mark on crankshaft pulley.

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b. Check that intake and exhaust camshaft lobes

on No. 1 cylinder (right bank of engine) are located as shown.
• If not, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360°) and align as
shown.

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30. Lock the ring gear using Tool attached to the starter bolt hole.

Tool number : KV10117700 (J-44716)

CAUTION:
Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal plate teeth
behind the ring gear, when setting the Tool.

WBIA0506E

31. Remove the crankshaft pulley as follows:

a. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt and locate bolt seating surface at 10 mm (0.39 in) from its original position.

b. Position a pulley puller at recess hole of crankshaft pulley to

remove crankshaft pulley.
CAUTION:
Do not use a puller claw on crankshaft pulley periphery.

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32. Loosen the lower oil pan bolts using power tool in the order as
shown. Remove the lower oil pan. A

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D
33. Remove the lower oil pan.
a. Insert Tool between the lower oil pan and the upper oil pan.
E
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
• Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
• Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating sur- F
faces.
b. Use the Tool by tapping (1) and sliding (2) using a plastic ham-
mer to remove the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan. G
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34. Loosen upper oil pan front bolts in the order as shown.
H

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K
35. Temporarily install lower oil pan.
36. Support front of engine under oil pan using a jack.
L
37. Remove the front timing chain case.
a. Loosen the front timing chain case bolts in the order as shown.
M

O
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b. Insert the suitable tool into the notch (1) at the top of the front
timing chain case to pry (2) it loose as shown.

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c. Use the Tool by tapping (1) and sliding (2) using a plastic ham-
mer to remove the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan.

Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)

CAUTION:
• Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool.
• After removal, handle carefully so it does not bend, or
warp under a load.

WBIA0566E

38. Remove the water pump cover and chain tensioner cover from the front timing chain case using Tool.

Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)

CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
• Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating surfaces.
39. Remove the front oil seal from the front timing chain case using
a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the front cover.
40. Remove timing chain and related parts if necessary. Refer to
EM-57, "Removal".

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41. Remove O-rings and seal rings from front and rear timing chain case.

42. Use a scraper to remove all of the old Silicone RTV Sealant from
the front timing chain case and opposite mating surfaces.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the mating surfaces.

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INSTALLATION

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1. Install timing chain and related parts. Refer to EM-63, "Installation".
2. Install dowel pins (right and left) into front timing chain case up A
to a point close to taper in order to shorten protrusion length
using suitable tool.
NOTE: EM
If removed during disassembly make sure dowel pins are
installed correctly to insure proper assembly.
C

PBIC2615E
D

3. Apply new engine oil to new oil seal and install it flush with front
of mounting surface using a suitable tool. E
• Install new oil seal in the direction as shown.

Suitable drift
F
Outer diameter : 59 mm (2.32 in)
Inner diameter : 49 mm (1.93 in)
CAUTION: G
Press fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting the oil
seal. SEM715A

4. Apply Silicone RTV Sealant to front timing chain case as shown.

• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to
MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants". I
• Before installation, wipe off the protruding sealant.
• Install dowel pin on the rear timing chain case into dowel pin
hole in front timing chain case. J

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5. Apply Silicone RTV Sealant to top surface of oil pan (upper) as
shown.
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to GI-
44, "Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".

PBIC1099E

6. Install front timing chain case.

a. Install lower end of front timing chain case tightly onto top sur-
face of oil pan (upper).
CAUTION:
Be careful that oil pan gasket is in place.

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b. While pressing front timing chain case from its front and top as
shown, hammer dowel pin until the outer end becomes flush
with surface using suitable tool.
• Install dowel pin on the rear timing chain case into dowel pin
hole in front timing chain case.

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7. Loosely install the front timing chain case bolts.

Bolt position Bolt diameter

1, 2 : 8 mm (0.31 in)
3 – 22 : 6 mm (0.24 in)
8. Tighten the front timing chain case bolts in the order as shown.
• Retighten the front timing chain case bolts in the order as
shown.

Bolt position Tightening specification SEM730G

1, 2 : 28.5 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)

3 – 22 : 12.8 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)

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9. Install the upper oil pan front bolts in the order as shown.
A
Upper oil pan : 17.2 N·m (1.8 kg-m,
front bolts 13 ft-lb)
EM

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D
10. Install IVT control valve covers as follows:
a. Install new collared O-rings in front cover oil hole (LH and RH
sides).
E

G
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b. Install new seal rings on the IVT control covers.

H
c. Apply Silicone RTV Sealant to the IVT control covers.
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to GI-
44, "Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
I

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K
• Being careful not to move the seal ring from the installation
groove, align the dowel pins on the chain case with the holes
to install the IVT control covers. L
• Tighten the intake valve timing control cover bolts in the order
as shown.
M
Intake valve timing : 11.3 N·m (1.2 kg-m, 100 in-lb)
control cover bolts
N

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11. Apply liquid gasket and install the water pump cover and the O
chain tensioner cover.

Water pump cover bolts : 11 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 97 in-lb) P

Chain tensioner cover : 11 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 97 in-lb)
bolts
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-
44, "Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".

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12. Install crankshaft pulley and tighten the bolt in two steps.
• Lubricate thread and seat surface of the bolt with new engine oil.
• For the second step of angle tightening. Using Tool.

Step 1 : 44 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 32 ft-lb)

Step 2 : 84° - 90° degrees clockwise

Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)

13. Remove Tool.

Tool number : KV10117700 (J-44716)

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14. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from front) to confirm it turns
smoothly.
15. Installation of the remaining components is in reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks

The following are procedures for checking fluid leaks, lubricant leaks and exhaust gases leaks.
• Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants".
• Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
• Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leak-
age at connection points.
• Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
• Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in the guide may
generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after
hydraulic pressure rises.
• Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids includ-
ing engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.

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TIMING CHAIN
A
Component INFOID:0000000003013314

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1. Timing chain tensioner 2. Internal chain guide 3. Timing chain tensioner

4. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 5. Timing chain (secondary) 6. Timing chain (primary)
7. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 8. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 9. Timing chain (secondary)

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10. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 11. Slack guide 12. Crankshaft sprocket
13. Timing chain tensioner 14. IVT control valve cover - right 15. Chain tensioner cover
16. RH engine mounting bracket 17. Water hose clamp 18. Water pump cover
19. IVT control valve cover - left 20. Front oil seal 21. Crankshaft pulley
22. Idler pulley 23. Idler pulley bracket 24. Front timing chain case
25. Rear timing chain case 26. Water drain plug 27. Tension guide
28. O-ring 29. Collared O-ring 30. Seal ring
A Refer to EM-63, "Installation" A To A/C compressor

POSITION FOR APPLYING LIQUID GASKET

• Refer to EM-4, "Precaution for Liquid Gasket".
• Before installation, wipe off any protruding sealant.

WBIA0171E

CAUTION:
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• After removing timing chain, do not turn the crankshaft and camshaft separately, or the valves will
strike the pistons. A
• When installing camshafts, chain tensioners, oil seals, or other sliding parts, lubricate contacting
surfaces with new engine oil.
• Apply new engine oil to bolt threads and seat surfaces when installing camshaft sprockets, camshaft
EM
brackets, and crankshaft pulley.
• Before disconnecting fuel hose, release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-78, "Fuel Pressure Check".
• Before removing the upper oil pan, remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS).
• Be careful not to damage sensor edges. C
• Do not spill engine oil or coolant on drive belts.
Removal INFOID:0000000003013315
D
1. If removing rear timing chain case, remove engine assembly. Refer to EM-109.
2. Release fuel pressure then remove the battery.
E
3. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-10, "Changing Engine Coolant".
4. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-7, "Changing Engine Oil".
5. Remove engine cover using power tool. F
6. Remove the intake air duct with the air cleaner case lid and mass air flow sensor.
7. Remove the engine coolant reservoir.
8. Disconnect the fuel rail quick connector at the vehicle piping side. Refer to EM-39, "Removal and Installa- G
tion".
9. Remove the windshield wiper assembly. Refer to WW-19, "Wiper Motor and Linkage".
10. Remove the front RH wheel and tire using power tool. H
11. Remove the engine undercover using power tool.
12. Remove the inner fender splash shield using power tool.
13. Remove the drive belts and idler pulley. I
14. Recover the A/C system R134a and remove the A/C compressor. Refer to ATC-110, "HFC-134a (R-134a)
Service Procedure".
15. Dismount the power steering oil pump and reservoir tank. Tie them down with wire to reposition them out J
of the way.
16. If removing rear timing chain case, remove the upper and lower oil pans. If removing timing chain ,
remove the lower oil pan and loosen the front 2 bolts from the upper oil pan. Refer to K
EM-30, "Removal and Installation".
17. Remove the A/C high pressure line. Refer to ATC-117, "Removal and Installation for High-pressure Pipe". L
18. Remove the generator. Refer to SC-22, "Removal and Installation".
19. Disconnect the engine harness and set aside.
20. Support the engine and remove the RH engine mount and bracket. M
21. Remove the IVT control valve covers, right and left. Loosen the
bolts in the numerical order as shown.
NOTE: N
The shaft in the cover is inserted into the center hole of the
intake camshaft sprocket. Remove the cover by pulling straight
out until the cover disengages from the camshaft sprocket.
O
22. Remove the starter motor. Refer to SC-14, "Removal and Instal-
lation".

P
SEM423G

23. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:

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a. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise to align pointer (A) with TDC
mark on crankshaft pulley.

JMBIA0964ZZ

b. Check that intake and exhaust cam nose on No. 1 cylinder

(engine front side of right) are located as shown.
• If not, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360°) and align as
shown.

SEM418G

24. Remove the crankshaft pulley as follows:

a. Set the ring gear stopper using the bolt hole.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal plate teeth
behind the ring gear when setting the stopper.

WBIA0506E

b. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt using Tool and locate bolt seating
surface at 10 mm (0.39 in) from its original position.

Tool number : KV10109300 ( — )

WBIA0386E

c. Position a pulley puller at recess hole of crankshaft pulley to

remove crankshaft pulley.
CAUTION:
Do not use a puller claw on crankshaft pulley periphery.

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25. Remove the front timing chain case.
a. Loosen the bolts in the numerical order as shown. A

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D
b. Insert the suitable tool (2) into the notch (1) at the top of the front
timing chain case as shown.
c. Pry off the case by moving the suitable tool (2) as shown. E
• Use seal cutter or an equivalent tool to cut liquid gasket for
removal.
CAUTION:
• Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool. F
• After removal, handle carefully so it does not bend, or
warp under a load.
G
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26. Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum hose. H

27. Disconnect the electric throttle control actuator.
28. Disconnect the coolant hoses at the electric throttle control actuator.
29. Disconnect the PCV hose. I
30. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid vacuum hose.

J
31. Remove the intake manifold collector (lower). Loosen the bolts
and nuts in the numerical order as shown.

M
WBIA0285E

32. Remove the six spark plugs. Refer to EM-37.

N
33. Remove the engine oil dipstick.

34. Remove the IVT control solenoid valves. O

• Discard the gaskets and use new gaskets for installation.

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35. Remove the rocker covers. Loosen the bolts in the numerical
order as shown.

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36. Place paint marks on the timing chain and sprockets to indicate
the correct position of the components for installation.
37. Remove the internal chain guide.

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38. Remove the timing chain tensioner and slack side chain guide.

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a. Pull lever down and release plunger stopper tab. Plunger stop-
per tab can be pushed up to release (coaxial structure with A
lever).

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D
b. Insert stopper pin into tensioner body hole to hold lever, and
keep the tab released. An Allen wrench [2.5 mm (0.098 in)] is
used for a stopper pin as an example.
E
c. Insert plunger into tensioner body by pressing the slack side
chain guide.
d. Keep the slack side chain guide pressed and hold it by pushing
F
the stopper pin through the lever hole and body hole.
e. Remove the bolts and remove the timing chain tensioner.
39. Remove primary timing chain and crankshaft sprocket. G
CAUTION: SEM733G
After removing timing chain, do not turn the crankshaft and
camshaft separately, or the valves will strike the pistons.
H
40. Attach a suitable stopper pin to the right and left camshaft chain
tensioners (for secondary timing chains).
I

K
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L
41. Remove the intake and exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts.
• Apply paint to the timing chain and camshaft sprockets for
alignment during installation.
• Secure the hexagonal portion of the camshaft using a wrench M
to loosen the bolts.

O
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42. Remove the secondary timing chains with camshaft sprockets.
a. Rotate camshaft slightly, and slacken timing chain of timing
chain tensioner -side.
b. Insert metal or resin plate [0.5 mm (0.020 in)] into guide between
timing chain and chain tensioner plunger. Remove cam sprocket
and secondary timing chain with timing chain removed from
guide groove.
CAUTION:
Chain tensioner plunger can move, while stopper pin is
inserted in tensioner. Plunger can come out of tensioner
when timing chain is removed. Use caution during removal. SEM922G

• Intake camshaft sprocket is two-for-one structure of primary

and secondary sprockets.
• Handle the intake sprockets as an assembly.
CAUTION:
• Avoid impact or dropping the intake sprockets.
• Do not disassemble the intake sprockets (never loosen
bolts A and B as shown).

SEM734G

43. Remove the chain tension guide.

44. If necessary, remove the rear timing chain case.
CAUTION:
• Do not remove the plate metal cover for the oil passage.
• After removing the chain case, do not apply any load to
the case that might bend it.

KBIA1307E

a. Loosen and remove the rear timing chain case bolts in the order
as shown.
b. Cut the sealant using suitable tool and remove the rear timing
chain case.

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45. Remove O-rings to cylinder head and cylinder block.

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46. Use a scraper to remove all of the old Silicone RTV Sealant from
the front and rear timing chain case and opposite mating sur- A
faces.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the mating surfaces.
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D
47. Remove all old Silicone RTV Sealant from all the bolt holes and
bolts.
CAUTION: E
Do not damage the threads or mating surfaces.

G
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48. Use a scraper to remove all the old Silicone RTV Sealant from H
the water pump cover, chain tensioner cover and IVT control
valve covers.
CAUTION: I
Do not damage the mating surfaces.

K
WBIA0173E

49. Remove the front oil seal from the front timing chain case using
L
a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the front cover.
M

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Inspection INFOID:0000000003013316

Check for cracks and any excessive wear of the timing chain. Replace the timing chain as necessary. P
Installation INFOID:0000000003013317

NOTE:

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The figure shows the relationship between the mating mark on each timing chain and that on the correspond-
ing sprocket, the components installed.

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1. Internal chain guide 2. Camshaft sprocket (intake) 3. Mating mark (copper link)
4. Mating mark (punched) 5. Secondary timing chain tensioner 6. Mating mark (yellow link)
7. Secondary timing chain 8. Camshaft sprocket (exhaust) 9. Tensioner guide
10. Water pump 11. Crankshaft sprocket 12. Mating mark (notched)
13. Primary timing chain 14. Slack guide 15. Primary timing chain tensioner
16. Mating mark (back side) 17. Crankshaft key

1. Install rear timing chain case as follows:

a. Install O-rings on cylinder block.

PBIC0788E

b. Install O-rings on cylinder head.

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2. Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent, to the rear timing chain case. Refer to GI-44, "Recom- D
mended Chemical Product and Sealant".
3. Align the rear timing chain case and water pump assembly with
the dowel pins (RH and LH) on the cylinder block and install the E
case. Make sure the O-rings stay in place during installation.
a. Tighten the bolts in the numerical order as shown. There are two
bolt lengths used. Follow the chart below for proper bolt length F
specifications.

Bolt position Bolt length

G
1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 20 mm (0.79 in)
4, 5, 11 - 26 16 mm (0.63 in) SEM735G

b. After all bolts are initially tightened, retighten them to the specification in the numerical order as shown. H

Rear timing chain case bolts : 12.5 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
I
4. Install the timing chain tension guide.
5. Position the crankshaft so No. 1 piston is set at TDC on the com-
pression stroke. J
• Make sure that the dowel pin hole, dowel pin and crankshaft
key are located as shown.
Camshaft dowel pin hole (intake side): at cylinder head upper K
face side in each bank.
Camshaft dowel pin (exhaust side): at cylinder head upper
face side in each bank.
L
Crankshaft key: at cylinder head side of RH bank.
CAUTION:
Hole on small diameter side must be used for intake cam-
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shaft sprocket dowel pin. Do not misidentify (ignore big M
diameter side).

6. Install the secondary timing chains and camshaft sprockets.

N
CAUTION:
Matching marks between the timing chain and sprockets
slip easily. Confirm all matching mark positions repeatedly
during the installation process. O
• Push the sleeve of the secondary chain tensioner and keep it
pressed in with a stopper pin.
P

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a. Align the matching marks (4), (5), (7) and (10) on the secondary
timing chain (8) [yellow link (2)] with the ones on the intake and
exhaust sprockets (stamped), and install them.
• Illustration shows RH (rear view)
• Matching marks for the intake sprocket are on the back side of
the secondary sprocket.
• There are two types of matching marks, round (7) and (10)
and oval (4) and (5) types. They should be used for the RH
and LH banks, respectively.
RH bank: use round type (7) and (10).
LH (6) bank: use oval type (4) and (5).
b. Align the dowel pin (3) with the pin hole on the camshaft
sprocket INT side (1), and the dowel pin groove (11) with the
dowel pin on the camshaft EXH side, and install them.
• On the intake side, align the pin hole on the small diameter
side of the camshaft front end with the dowel pin (3) on the
back side of the camshaft sprocket (1), and install them.
• On the exhaust side, align the dowel pin on the camshaft front
end with the dowel pin groove (11) on the camshaft sprocket
(9), and install them.
• Camshaft sprocket bolts must be tightened in the next step.
Tightening them by hand is enough to prevent the dislocation
of the dowel pin (3) and dowel pin groove (11). WBIA0689E

• It may be difficult to visually check the dislocation of mating

marks during and after installation. To make the matching eas-
ier, make a mating mark on the sprocket teeth in advance with
paint.

SEM811G

7. After confirming the mating marks are aligned, tighten the cam-
shaft sprocket bolts.
• Secure the camshaft using a wrench at the hexagonal portion
to tighten the bolts.

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8. Pull the stopper pins out from the secondary timing chain ten-
sioners.

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9. Install the crankshaft sprocket on the crankshaft. A

• Make sure the mating marks on the crankshaft sprocket face
the front of the engine.

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D
10. Install the primary timing chain.
• Water pump (G).
• Install primary timing chain so the mating mark punched (B) on E
camshaft sprocket is aligned with the copper link (A) on the
timing chain, while the mating mark notched (E) on the crank-
shaft sprocket (D) is aligned with the yellow link (F) on the tim- F
ing chain, as shown.
• When it is difficult to align mating marks (A) with (B) and (E)
with (F) of the primary timing chain with each sprocket, gradu-
ally turn the camshaft using a wrench on the hexagonal por- G
tion to align it with the mating marks.
• During alignment, be careful to prevent dislocation of mating
mark alignments of the secondary timing chains. H

WBIA0721E K

11. Install the internal chain guide.

L

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12. Install the slack guide.
• Do not overtighten the slack guide bolts. It is normal for a gap
to exist under the bolt seats when the bolts are tightened to
specification.

SEM741G

13. Install the timing chain tensioner for the slack guide.
• When installing the chain tensioner, push in the sleeve and
keep it pressed in with the stopper pin.
• Remove any dirt and foreign materials completely from the
back and the mounting surfaces of the chain tensioner.
• After installation, pull out the stopper pin while pressing the
slack guide.
14. Reconfirm that the matching marks on the sprockets and the
timing chain have not slipped out of alignment.

SEM733G

15. Install new O-rings on the rear timing chain case.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.

SEM435G

16. Install the new front oil seal on the front timing chain case using
a suitable tool. Apply clean engine oil to the oil seal edges.
• Install it so that each seal lip is oriented as shown.

Suitable drift
Outer diameter : 59 mm (2.32 in)
Inner diameter : 49 mm (1.93 in)
CAUTION:
• Press fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting the
oil seal. SEM715A
• Do not reuse oil seal.

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• Using a suitable drift, press-fit new oil seal until it becomes
flush with timing chain case end face. A
• Make sure the garter spring in the new oil seal is in position
and seal lip is not inverted.
EM

PBIC0790E

D
17. Apply Silicone RTV Sealant to front timing chain case.
Refer to EM-55, "Component".
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to GI-44, "Recommended Chemical Product
E
and Sealant".
• Before installation, wipe off the protruding sealant.

18. Install the rear case pin into dowel pin hole on front timing chain case. F
19. Tighten bolts to the specified torque in order as shown.

Bolt position G
1, 2 : 28.5 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
3 - 22 : 12.8 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
H

I
SEM730G

20. After installing the front timing chain case, check the surface J
height difference between the following parts on the oil pan mat-
ing surface.
• If not within specification, repeat the installation procedure.
K

SEM746G
M

Front timing chain case to rear timing N

chain case : (–0.14) - 0.14 mm [(–0.0055) - 0.0055 in]
Oil pump to cylinder block : (–0.36) - (–0.10) mm [(–0.0142) - (–0.0039) in]
Rear timing chain case to cylinder block : (–0.24) - 0.14 mm [(–0.0094) - 0.0055 in] O

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21. Install IVT control valve covers as follows:
a. Install new collared O-rings in front cover oil hole (LH and RH
sides).
NOTE:
Do not reuse O-rings.

KBIA1315E

b. Install new seal rings on the IVT control valve covers.

c. Apply Silicone RTV Sealant to the IVT control valve covers
using Tool as shown.

Tool number : WS39930000 ( — )

Use Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to GI-44, "Rec-
ommended Chemical Product and Sealant".

SEM437G

• Being careful not to move the seal ring from the installation
groove, align the dowel pins on the chain case with the holes
to install the IVT control valve covers.
• Tighten in the numerical order as shown.

SEM728G

22.
Install the water pump cover and the chain tensioner cover.
Apply Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent using Tool. Refer to
GI-44, "Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".

Tool number : WS39930000 ( — )

SEM744GA
23. Install the RH and LH rocker covers.
Rocker cover tightening procedure:
• Tighten the rocker cover bolts in two stages in the numer-
ical order as shown.

Stage 1 : 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)

Stage 2 : 8.33 N·m (0.85 kg-m, 74 in-lb)

SEM748G

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EM

SEM749G

24. Install the IVT control solenoid valve bank 1 and bank 2. D

IVT control so- : 11 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)

E
lenoid valve
bolts
25. Install the engine oil dipstick. F
26. Install the six ignition coils to their original positions. Refer to
EM-36.
G
Ignition coils (6) : 7.0 N·m (0.71 kg-m, 62 in-lb) WBIA0169E

27. Install the intake manifold collector (lower). Tighten the bolts and H
nuts in numerical order as shown.

Intake manifold : 19.5 N·m (2.0 kg-lb, 14 ft-lb) I

collector bolts
28. Connect the EVAP purge volume control solenoid hose.
29. Connect the PCV hose. J
30. Connect the coolant hoses to the electric throttle control actua-
tor.
31. Connect the power brake booster vacuum hose. SEM713G
K
32. Connect the electric throttle control actuator harness electrical connector.
33. Install crankshaft pulley and tighten the bolt in two steps.
• Lubricate thread and seat surface of the bolt with new engine oil. L
• For the second step of angle tightening. Use Tool.

Step 1 : 44 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 32 ft-lb) M

Step 2 : 90° degrees clockwise

N
Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)

34. Remove Tool.

O
Tool number : KV10117700 (J-44716)

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35. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
36. Refill the engine with oil and coolant. Refer to MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants".
CAUTION:
• Wait at least 30 minutes for the Silicone RTV Sealant to set before filling the engine with fluids to
avoid leaks.
• Activate the fuel system. Check for any leaks when the system is repressurized and correct as
necessary.
• Start the engine and check all systems for leaks or improper operation. Correct as necessary.
• After starting engine, keep idling for three minutes. Then rev engine up to 3,000 rpm under no
load to purge air from the high-pressure oil chamber of the chain tensioners. The engine may
produce a rattling noise. This indicates that air still remains in the chamber and is not a matter of
concern.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks

The following are procedures for checking fluid leaks, lubricant leaks and exhaust gases leaks.
• Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-11.
• Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
• Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leak-
age at connection points.
• Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
• Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in the guide may
generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after
hydraulic pressure rises.
• Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids includ-
ing engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.

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CAMSHAFT
A
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003013318

EM

M
WBIA0094E

1. Oil filler cap 2. Rocker cover (LH) 3. Camshaft bracket (LH)

4. Camshaft (INT) 5. PCV valve 6. Cylinder head N
7. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 8. Spark plug 9. Valve
10. Valve spring seat 11. Valve spring 12. Valve spring retainer
13. Valve collet 14. Valve lifter 15. Camshaft (EXH) O
16. Tensioner sleeve 17. Tensioner spring 18. Chain tensioner
19. IVT control solenoid valve 20. PCV hose 21. Oil catcher
P
REMOVAL
1. Remove the timing chains. Refer to EM-57, "Removal".
2. Remove the fuel rail and injectors. Refer to EM-39, "Removal and Installation".

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3. If necessary, remove camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (RH
and LH bank) from cylinder head back side.
CAUTION:
• Handle carefully to avoid dropping an shocks.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at
sensor tip.
• Do not place sensors in a location where they are
exposed to magnetism.

KBIA1046E

4. Remove the IVT control solenoid valves.

• Discard the IVT control solenoid valve gaskets and use new
gaskets for installation.

WBIA0169E

5. Remove the intake and exhaust camshaft brackets and the cam-
shafts.
• Mark the camshafts, camshaft brackets, and bolts so they are
placed in the same position and direction for installation.
• Equally loosen the camshaft bracket bolts in several steps in
the numerical order as shown.

SEM856E

SEM857E

6. Remove valve lifters.

NOTE:
Identify installation positions to ensure proper installation.

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7. Remove secondary timing chain tensioner from cylinder head
• Remove secondary tensioner with its stopper pin attached. A
NOTE:
Stopper pin was attached when secondary timing chain was
removed.
EM

SEM444G

D
INSTALLATION
1. Before installation, remove any old Silicone RTV Sealant from
component mating surfaces using a scraper.
E
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces.
NOTE:
Remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the bolt holes and F
threads.

SEM161F

H
2. Before installing the front cam bracket, remove the old Silicone
RTV Sealant from the mating surface using a scraper.
CAUTION:
I
Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces.

K
SEM892E

3. Turn the crankshaft until No. 1 piston is set at TDC on the com- L
pression stroke.
• The crankshaft key should line up with the right bank cylinder
center line as shown.
M

SEM532G O

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4. Install camshaft chain tensioners on both sides of cylinder head.

SEM444G

5. Install valve lifters.

NOTE:
Install them in original positions.
6. Install exhaust and intake camshafts and camshaft brackets.
• Intake camshaft has a drill mark on camshaft sprocket mount-
ing flange.

SEM652F

• Follow your identification marks made during removal, or fol-

low the identification marks that are present on the new cam-
shafts components for proper placement and direction of the
components.

Paint marks
Bank INT/EXH ID mark Drill mark
M1 M2
INT RE Yes Yes No
RH
EXH RE No No Yes
SEM653F
INT LH Yes Yes No
LH
EXH LH No No Yes
• Position the camshafts:
RH exhaust camshaft dowel pin at about 10 o'clock.
LH exhaust camshaft dowel pin at about 2 o'clock.

KBIA1072E

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7. Before installing camshaft brackets, apply sealant to mating sur-
face of No. 1 camshaft bracket. A
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to
GI-44, "Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
EM

G
SEM446G

• Before installation, wipe off any protruding sealant. H

• Refer to EM-4, "Precaution for Liquid Gasket".

N
PBIC0915E

• Install camshaft brackets in their original positions and direc- O

tion. Align the stamp marks as shown.
• If checking and adjusting any part of valve assembly or
camshaft, check valve clearance according to the refer- P
ence data. Refer to EM-82, "Valve Clearance".

Valve clearance (cold) Intake : 0.26 - 0.34 mm

(0.010 - 0.013 in)
Valve clearance (cold) Exhaust : 0.29 - 0.37 mm
(0.011 - 0.015 in)
SEM564G

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8. Tighten the camshaft brackets in the four steps, in the order as
shown.

Camshaft bracket bolts

Step 1 (bolts 7 - 10) : 1.96 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
Step 2 (bolts 1 - 6) : 1.96 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
Step 3 : 5.88 N·m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb)
Step 4 : 10.4 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 92 in-lb)

SEM885EA

SEM886EA

9. Measure difference in levels between front end faces of No. 1

camshaft bracket and cylinder head.

Standard : – 0.14 (– 0.0055 in)

• If measurement is outside the specified range, replace cam-
shaft and camshaft bracket.

EMQ0044D

10. Install the IVT control solenoid valves with new gaskets.

WBIA0169E

11. If necessary, install camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (RH and LH bank.)
12. Install the fuel rail and injectors. Refer to EM-39, "Removal and Installation".
13. Install the timing chains. Refer to EM-63, "Installation".
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Camshaft Visual Check
Check camshaft for scratches, seizure and wear. Replace if necessary.
Camshaft Runout

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1. Put V-block on precise flat bed and support No. 2 and No. 4 jour-
nal of camshaft as shown. A
2. Set dial gauges vertically to No. 3 journal as shown.
3. Turn camshaft in one direction slowly by hand, measure the
camshaft runout on the dial gauges. EM
• Runout is the largest indicator reading after one full revolution.

Camshaft Runout C
Standard : Less than 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
Limit : 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) PBIC0929E

D
4. If actual runout exceeds the limit, replace the camshaft.
Camshaft Cam Lobe Height
1. Measure camshaft cam lobe height as shown. Refer to EM-133, E
"Standard and Limit".
2. If wear has reduced the lobe height below specifications,
replace the camshaft. F

SEM549A H
Camshaft Journal Clearance
Outer Diameter of Camshaft Journal
• Measure outer diameter of camshaft journal as shown. I

Standard outer di- : 25.935 - 25.955 mm (1.0211

ameter, No.1 - 1.0218 in) J
Standard outer di- : 23.445 - 23.465 mm (0.9230
ameter, No.2, 3, 4 - 0.9238 in)
K

SEM012A
L

Inner Diameter of Camshaft Bracket

1. Tighten camshaft bracket bolt with specified torque. M
2. Using inside micrometer, measure inner diameter "A" of cam-
shaft bearing.
N
Standard inner diameter : 26.000 - 26.021 mm
No.1 (1.0236 - 1.0244 in)
Standard inner diameter : 23.500 - 23.521 mm O
No.2, 3, 4 (0.9252 - 0.9260 in)
SEM862E

Calculation of Camshaft Journal Clearance

(Journal clearance) = (inner diameter of camshaft bracket) – (outer diameter of camshaft journal)

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Standard : 0.045 - 0.086 mm (0.0018 - 0.0034 in)

No.1
Standard : 0.035 - 0.076 mm (0.0014 - 0.0030 in)
No.2, 3, 4
Limit : 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
• When out of the specified range, replace either or both camshaft and cylinder head.
NOTICE:
Inner diameter of camshaft bracket is manufactured together with cylinder head. Replace the whole cylinder
head assembly.
Camshaft End Play
1. Install the camshaft in the cylinder head.
2. Install dial gauge in thrust direction on front end of camshaft.
Measure end play when camshaft is moved forward/backward
(in direction to axis) as shown.

Standard : 0.115 - 0.188 mm (0.0045 - 0.0074 in)

Limit : 0.24 mm (0.0094 in)
• If out of the specified range, replace with new camshaft and mea-
sure again.
• If out of the specified range again, replace with new cylinder head.
SEM864E

Camshaft Sprocket Runout

1. Put V-block on precise flat bed and support No. 2 and No. 4 jour-
nal of camshaft as shown.
2. Install camshaft sprocket on camshaft.
3. Measure camshaft sprocket runout.

Runout : Less than 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)

4. If sprocket runout exceeds the limit, replace camshaft sprocket.

PBIC0930E

Valve Lifter
• Check if the surface of the valve lifter has any excessive wear or
cracks, replace as necessary.

KBIA0182E

Valve Lifter Clearance

Outer Diameter of Valve Lifter

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• Measure the outer diameter of the valve lifter. Refer to EM-133,
"Standard and Limit". A
• If out of the specified range, replace the valve lifter.

EM

JEM798G

D
Valve Lifter Bore Diameter
• Using inside micrometer, measure diameter of valve lifter bore of
cylinder head. Refer to EM-133, "Standard and Limit". E
• If out of the specified range, replace the cylinder head assembly.

SEM867E

H
Calculation of Valve Lifter Clearance
• (Valve lifter clearance) = (hole diameter for valve lifter) – (outer diameter of valve lifter) Refer to EM-133,
"Standard and Limit". I
• If out of specified range, replace either or both valve lifter and cylinder head assembly.

Inspection after Installation INFOID:0000000003013319 J

INSPECTION OF CAMSHAFT SPROCKET (INT) OIL GROOVE

CAUTION: K
• Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011 is detected in self-diagnostic results of CONSULT III
and it is directed according to inspection procedure of EC section. Refer to EC-150, "Description".
• Check when engine is cold so as to prevent burns from any splashing engine oil. L
1. Check engine oil level. Refer to LU-6, "Inspection".
2. Perform the following procedure so as to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while
checking. M
a. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-78, "Fuel Pressure Check".
b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors if practical.
3. Remove IVT control solenoid valve. N
4. Crank engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out
from IVT control cover oil hole. End cranking after checking.
WARNING: O
Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belts, idler pul-
ley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
P
• Engine oil may squirt from IVT control solenoid valve
installation hole during cranking. Use a shop cloth to pre-
vent engine oil from splashing on worker, engine compo-
nents and vehicle.
• Do not allow engine oil to get on rubber components such KBIA2686E
as drive belts or engine mount insulators. Immediately
wipe off any splashed engine oil.

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5. Clean oil groove between oil strainer and IVT control solenoid valve if engine oil does not come out from
IVT control valve cover oil hole.
6. Remove components between IVT control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT), and then check
each oil groove for clogging.
• Clean oil groove if necessary.
7. After inspection, installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.

Valve Clearance INFOID:0000000003013320

CHECKING
• Perform inspection as follows after removal, installation or replace-
ment of camshaft or valve related parts, or if there is unusual
engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
Check valve clearance while engine is cold and not running.
1. Remove the air duct with air cleaner case, collectors, hoses,
wires, harnesses, and connectors.
2. Remove the intake manifold collectors.
3. Remove the ignition coils and spark plugs.
4. Remove the rocker covers.
SEM713A

5. Set No.1 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke.

• Align pointer (A) with TDC mark on crankshaft pulley.

JMBIA0964ZZ

• Check that the valve lifters on No.1 cylinder are loose and
valve lifters on No.4 are tight. If not, turn the crankshaft one full
revolution (360°) and align as shown.

SEM418G

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6. Check only the valves as shown.
A
Crank Position Valve No. 1 Valve No. 2 Valve No. 3 Valve No. 6
No. 1 TDC Intake Exhaust Exhaust Intake
EM

G
SEM893E

• Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the valve lifter and camshaft.
• Record any valve clearance measurements which are out of specification. They will be used later to H
determine the required replacement lifter size.
Valve Clearance for Checking (cold)
I
Intake : 0.26 - 0.34 mm (0.010 - 0.013 in)
Exhaust : 0.29 - 0.37 mm (0.011 - 0.015 in)
J

M
SEM139D

KBIA0185E

7. Turn crankshaft 240°.

8. Set No.3 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke.

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9. Check only those valves as shown.

Crank Position Valve No. 2 Valve No. 3 Valve No. 4 Valve No. 5
No. 3 TDC Intake Intake Exhaust Exhaust

SEM894E

10. Turn the crankshaft 240° and align as above.

11. Set No.5 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke.
12. Check only those valves as shown.

Crank Position Valve No. 1 Valve No. 4 Valve No. 5 Valve No. 6
No. 5 TDC Exhaust Intake Intake Exhaust

SEM958E

13. If all valve clearances are within specification, install the following components. If the valve clearances are
out of specification, adjust the valve clearances.
• Intake manifold collectors
• Rocker covers
• All spark plugs
• All ignition coils
VALVE ADJUSTING

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CAUTION:
Adjust valve clearance while engine is cold. A
NOTE:
• Perform adjustment by selecting the correct head thickness of the valve lifter (adjusting shims are not used).
• The specified valve lifter thickness is the dimension at normal temperatures. Ignore dimensional differences
EM
caused by temperature. Use specifications for hot engine condition to confirm valve clearances.
1. Remove the camshaft.
2. Remove the valve lifter that was measured as being outside the standard specifications.
C
3. Measure the center thickness of the removed lifter with a
micrometer, as shown.
D

F
SEM754G

4. Use the equation below to calculate the replacement valve lifter G

thickness.
Valve lifter thickness calculation equation: t = t1 + (C1 - C2)
t = thickness of the replacement lifter
t1 = thickness of the removed lifter H
C1 = measured valve clearance
C2 = standard valve clearance
• The thickness of the new valve lifter can be identified by the I
stamp mark on the reverse side (inside the lifter).
• Available thickness of the valve lifter (factory setting):
7.88 - 8.36 mm (0.3102 - 0.3291 in), in 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
SEM755G J
increments, in 25 sizes (intake / exhaust). Refer to EM-133,
"Standard and Limit".
Value lifter thickness:
Intake: 0.30 mm (0.012 in) K
Exhaust: 0.33 mm (0.013 in)
5. Install the selected replacement valve lifter.
6. Install the camshaft. L
7. Rotate the crankshaft a few turns by hand.
8. Confirm that the valve clearances are within specification.
9. After the engine has been run to full operating temperature, confirm that the valve clearances are within M
specification.

Valve Clearance Cold Hot* (reference data) N

Intake 0.26 - 0.34 mm (0.010 - 0.013 in) 0.304 - 0.416 mm (0.012 - 0.016 in)
Exhaust 0.29 - 0.37 mm (0.011 - 0.015 in) 0.308 - 0.432 mm (0.012 - 0.017 in)
O
* Approximately 80°C (176°F)

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OIL SEAL
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal INFOID:0000000003013321

REMOVAL
1. Remove camshaft relating to valve oil seal to be removed. Refer to EM-73, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove valve lifters. Refer to EM-73, "Removal and Installation".
3. Remove valve collet, valve spring retainer and valve spring
using Tool.
CAUTION:
When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.

Tool numbers : KV10116200 (J-26336-B)

: KV10115900 (J-26336-20)
: KV10109230 ( — )
• Compress valve spring using Tool attachment, adapter.
Remove valve collet with magnet hand. WBIA0578E

4. Remove valve oil seal using Tool.

Tool number : KV10107902 (J-38959)

WBIA0489E

5. Turn crankshaft until the cylinder requiring new oil seals is at TDC. This will prevent valve from dropping
into cylinder.
CAUTION:
When rotating crankshaft, be careful to avoid scarring the front cover with the timing chain.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to new valve oil seal joint surface and seal lip.
2. Press in valve oil seal to height "H" using Tool to specified
height.

Tool number : — (J-39386)

NOTE:
Dimension "H": height measured before valve spring seat instal-
lation.

Intake and exhaust : 14.3 - 14.9 mm (0.563 - 0.587 in)

3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order WBIA0490E

of removal.
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal INFOID:0000000003013322

REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts:
• Engine under cover
• Drive belts. Refer to EM-13.

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• Radiator fan. Refer to CO-13, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the crankshaft pulley as follows: A
a. Remove the starter motor. Refer to SC-14, "Removal and Installation".
b. Set the ring gear stopper using the bolt hole.
EM
Tool number : KV10117700 (J-44716)
CAUTION:
Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal plate teeth C
behind the ring gear when setting the stopper.

WBIA0506E
E
c. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt using Tool and locate bolt seating surface at 10 mm (0.39 in) from its origi-
nal position.
F
Tool number : KV10109300 ( — )

WBIA0386E I

d. Position a pulley puller at recess hole of crankshaft pulley to

remove crankshaft pulley.
CAUTION: J
Do not use a puller claw on crankshaft pulley periphery.

EMQ0477D

3. Remove front oil seal from front cover. M

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front cover or crankshaft.
N

SEM829E
P

INSTALLATION

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
1. Apply new engine oil to new oil seal and install it flush with front
of mounting surface using a suitable tool.
• Install new oil seal in the direction as shown.

Suitable drift
Outer diameter : 59 mm (2.32 in)
Inner diameter : 49 mm (1.93 in)
CAUTION:
• Press fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting the oil
seal. SEM715A
• Do not reuse oil seal.

2. Install crankshaft pulley and tighten the bolt in two steps.

• Lubricate thread and seat surface of the bolt with new engine oil.
• For the second step of angle tightening. Use Tool.

Step 1 : 44 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 32 ft-lb)

Step 2 : 90° degrees clockwise

Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)

3. Remove Tool.

Tool number : KV10117700 (J-44716)

WBIA0506E

4. Installation of the remaining components is in reverse order of removal.

Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal INFOID:0000000003013323

REMOVAL
1. Remove oil pan (upper). Refer to EM-30, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the transaxle. Refer to CVT-186, "Removal and Installation".
3. Remove drive plate.
4. Remove rear oil seal retainer using Tool.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage mating surface.
• If rear oil retainer is removed, replace it with a new one

SEM830E

INSTALLATION
1. Remove old liquid gasket material from mating surface of cylinder block and oil pan using a suitable
scraper.

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2. Apply liguid gasket to the new rear oil seal retainer using suit-
able tool. A
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-44,
"Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
• Assembly should be completed within 5 minutes after coating. EM

AWBIA0028ZZ

D
3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• When replacing an engine or transmission you must make sure the dowels are installed cor- E
rectly during re-assembly.
• Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of
drivetrain components.
F

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CYLINDER HEAD
On-Vehicle Service INFOID:0000000003013324

CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE

1. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3. Release fuel pressure and leave the fuel pump electrically disconnected.
Refer to EC-78, "Fuel Pressure Check".
4. Remove all six spark plugs. Refer to EM-37, "Removal and Installation".
5. Attach a compression tester to No. 1 cylinder.
6. Depress accelerator pedal fully to keep the electric throttle con-
trol actuator butterfly-valve wide open to maximize air intake
flow.
7. Crank the engine and record the highest gauge indication.
8. Repeat the measurement on each cylinder (steps 5 - 7).
• Always use a fully-charged battery to obtain specified
engine speed.
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2, psi)/rpm

Difference limit between SEM387C

Standard Minimum
cylinders
1,275 (13.0, 185)/300 981 (10.0, 142)/300 98 (1.0, 14)/300

9. If compression in one or more cylinders is low:

a. Pour a small amount of engine oil into cylinders through the spark plug holes.
b. Retest compression (steps 5 - 8).
• If adding oil helps raise compression pressure, then the piston rings may be worn or damaged. If so,
replace piston rings after checking piston.
• If the pressure stays low, a valve may be sticking or is seating improperly. Inspect and repair the
valve and/or valve seat. Refer to EM-133, "Standard and Limit". If the valve and/or valve seat is dam-
aged excessively, replace as necessary.
• If compression stays low in two or more cylinders that are next to each other:
- The cylinder head gasket may be leaking.
- Both cylinders may have valve component damage. Inspect and repair as necessary.

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Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003013325

EM

K
WBIA0215E

1. Oil filler cap 2. Oil catcher 3. Rocker cover

4. PCV hose 5. IVT control solenoid valve 6. PCV valve L
7. Tensioner sleeve 8. Spring 9. Chain tensioner
10. Valve 11. Cylinder head 12. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
13. Spark plug 14. Valve spring seat 15. Valve spring M
16. Valve spring retainer 17. Valve collet 18. Valve lifter
19. Camshaft (EXH) 20. Camshaft (INT) 21. Camshaft bracket
22. Spark plug tube N

REMOVAL
1. Remove the timing chains. Refer to EM-57, "Removal". O
2. Remove the fuel rail and injectors. Refer to EM-39, "Removal and Installation".

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3. Remove the intake manifold using power tool.
• Loosen the bolts in the numerical order as shown.
4. Remove the coolant outlet housing.

WBIA0043E

5. Remove rear timing chain case bolts using power tool.

• Loosen the bolts in the numerical order as shown.

SEM442G

6. Remove rear timing chain case using Tool.

Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)

SEM279G

7. Remove the O-rings from the front of the cylinder heads.

• Discard the O-rings and use new O-rings for installation.

SEM447G

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8. Remove the O-rings from the cylinder block.
• Discard the O-rings and use new O-rings for installation. A

EM

SEM534G

D
9. Remove the IVT control solenoid valves.
• Discard the IVT control solenoid valve gaskets and use new
gaskets for installation. E

G
WBIA0169E

10. Remove the intake and exhaust camshafts and the camshaft H
brackets.
• Mark the camshaft brackets so they are placed in the same
position and direction for installation. I
• Equally loosen the camshaft bracket bolts in several steps in
the numerical order as shown.
J

K
SEM856E

SEM857E

11. Remove the RH and LH cylinder head bolts, using power tool. O
• The bolts should be loosened gradually in three stages.
• Loosen the bolts in the numerical order as shown.
P

SEM859E

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SEM860E

12. Remove cylinder heads and gaskets.

• Discard the cylinder head gaskets and use new gaskets for
installation.

SEM863E

INSTALLATION
1. Before installing the rear timing chain case, remove the old Sili-
cone RTV Sealant from mating surface using a scraper.
• Also remove old sealant from mating surface of cylinder block.

SEM891E

• Remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the bolt hole and
thread.

SEM161F

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2. Before installing the front cam bracket, remove the old RTV Sili-
cone Sealant from the mating surface using a scraper. A
CAUTION:
Do not scratch the mating surface.
EM

SEM892E

D
3. Turn the crankshaft until No. 1 piston is set at TDC on the com-
pression stroke.
• The crankshaft key should line up with the right bank cylinder E
center line as shown.

G
SEM532G

4. Install new gaskets on the cylinder heads. H

CAUTION:
• Do not rotate crankshaft and camshaft separately or valves will strike piston heads.
• Do not reuse gaskets. I

SEM445G L

5. Inspect the cylinder head bolts before installing the cylinder heads.
CAUTION: M
Cylinder head bolts are tightened by degree rotation tight-
ening method. Whenever the size difference between d1
and d2 exceeds the limit, replace the bolts with new ones.
N
Limit (d1 - d2) : 0.11 mm (0.0043 in)
• Lubricate threads and seat surfaces of the bolts with new O
engine oil.

P
SEM957E

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6. Install the cylinder heads on the cylinder block. Tighten the cylin-
der head bolts in the five stages in the numerical order as
shown.

SEM879EA

• Tightening procedure:

Cylinder head bolts

Step a : 98.1 N·m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb)
Step b :Loosen in the reverse order of tightening
Step c : 32.9 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
Step d : 90° degrees rotation clockwise
Step e : 90° degrees rotation clockwise

SEM877EA

SEM878EA

7. Install camshaft chain tensioners on both sides of cylinder head.

SEM444G

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8. Install exhaust and intake camshafts and camshaft brackets.
• Intake camshaft has a drill mark on camshaft sprocket A
mounting flange.

EM

SEM652F

D
• Follow your identification marks made during removal, or fol-
low the identification marks that are present on the new cam-
shaft components for proper placement. E

Paint marks
Bank INT/EXH ID mark Drill mark
M1 M2 F
INT RE Yes Yes No
RH
EXH RE No No Yes
G
INT LH Yes Yes No
LH SEM653F
EXH LH No No Yes
• Position the camshafts: H
RH exhaust camshaft dowel pin at about 10 o'clock
LH exhaust camshaft dowel pin at about 2 o'clock.
I

KBIA1072E
K

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9. Before installing camshaft brackets, apply sealant to mating sur-
face of No. 1 journal head.
• Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to GI-
44, "Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
• Refer to EM-55, "Component".

SEM446G

• Install camshaft brackets in their original positions and direc-

tion. Align the stamp marks as shown.
• If any part of valve assembly or camshaft is replaced, check
and adjust the valve clearance. Refer to EM-82, "Valve Clear-
ance".

Valve clearance (cold) : 0.26 - 0.34 mm

Intake (0.010 - 0.013 in)
Valve clearance (cold) : 0.29 - 0.37 mm
Exhaust (0.011 - 0.015 in)
SEM564G
• Lubricate the threads and seat surfaces of the camshaft
bracket bolts with new engine oil before installation.

10. Tighten the camshaft brackets in four steps in the order as

shown.
NOTE:
Lubricate the threads and seat surfaces of the camshaft bracket
bolts with new engine oil before installation.

Camshaft bracket bolts

Step 1 (bolts 7 - 10) : 1.96 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
Step 2 (bolts 1 - 6) : 1.96 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
Step 3 : 5.88 N·m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb) SEM885EA

Step 4 : 10.4 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 92 in-lb)

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EM

SEM886EA

11. Install the IVT control solenoid valves with new gaskets. D
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gaskets.
E

G
WBIA0169E

12. Install the new O-rings on the cylinder block.

H
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.

SEM534G
K

13. Install the new O-rings on the cylinder head.

CAUTION:
L
Do not reuse O-rings.

SEM447G

O
14. Apply sealant to the specified portion of the rear timing chain case. Refer to EM-4, "Precaution for Liquid
Gasket".
P

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• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants".

SEM411G

• Before installation, wipe off the protruding sealant.

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15. Align rear timing chain case with dowel pins, then install on cyl-
inder head and block. A
16. Tighten rear chain case bolts in two stages.
a. Tighten bolts in numerical order as shown.
b. Retighten bolts in numerical order as shown. EM
17. Install the coolant outlet housing.

G
SEM448G

18. Install the intake manifold with a new gasket. H

• Tighten the bolts in the numerical order as shown.

Step 1 : 7.5 N·m (0.77 kg-m, 66 in-lb)

I
Step 2 : 28.5 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gaskets. J

SEM950F
K

19. Install the fuel rail and injectors. Refer to EM-39, "Removal and Installation".
20. Install the timing chains. Refer to EM-63, "Installation". L

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Disassembly and Assembly INFOID:0000000003013326

WBIA0216E

1. Cylinder head (right bank) 2. Spark plug 3. Valve lifter

4. Valve collet 5. Valve spring retainer 6. Valve spring
7. Valve oil seal 8. Valve guide 9. Valve seat (INT)
10. Valve (INT) 11. Valve (EXH) 12. Valve seat (EXH)
13. Cylinder head (left bank) 14. Intake manifold 15. Valve spring seat
16. Spark plug tube

CAUTION:
• When installing camshafts, chain tensioners, oil seals, or other sliding parts, lubricate contacting
surfaces with new engine oil.

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
• Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surface when installing cylinder head, camshaft sprocket,
crankshaft pulley, and camshaft bracket. A
• Attach tags to valve lifters so as not to mix them up.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove spark plug. EM
2. Remove valve lifter.
• Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
C
3. Remove valve collet.
• Compress valve spring and remove valve collet with magnet
hand using Tool.
CAUTION: D
When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.

Tool numbers : KV10109220 ( — ) E

: KV10116200 (J-26336-A)
: KV10115900 (J-26336-20)
F
WBIA0578E

4. Remove valve spring retainer, valve spring and valve spring seat.
5. Push valve stem to combustion chamber side, and remove valve. G
• Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
6. Remove valve oil seals using Tool.
H
Tool number : KV10107902 (J-38959)

WBIA0489E

K
7. If valve seat must be replaced, refer to EM-104, "Inspection After Disassembly".
8. If valve guide must be replaced, refer to EM-104, "Inspection After Disassembly".
9. Remove spark plug tube, as necessary. L
• Using pair of pliers, pull spark plug tube out of cylinder head.
CAUTION:
• Take care not to damage cylinder head.
• Once removed, spark plug tube will be deformed and cannot be reused. Do not remove it unless M
absolutely necessary.
ASSEMBLY
N
1. When valve guide is removed, install it. Refer to EM-104, "Inspection After Disassembly".
2. When valve seat is removed, install it. Refer to EM-104, "Inspection After Disassembly".
3. Install new valve oil seals using Tool. O
CAUTION:
Do not reuse oil seals.
P
Tool number : — (J-39386)

Height "H" (Without valve spring seat installed)

Intake and exhaust : 14.3 - 14.9 mm (0.563 - 0.587 in)
4. Install new valve spring seat.
CAUTION: WBIA0490E

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Do not reuse valve spring seats.
5. Install valves.
• Install them in there original position.
NOTE:
Larger diameter valves are for intake side.

6. Install valve spring (uneven pitch type).

• Install narrow pitch end (paint mark) to cylinder head side
(valve spring seat side).
• Intake side and exhaust side valve springs are different. Install
them referring to the following paint mark collar.

Paint mark collar Blue or Violet

SEM085D

7. Install valve spring retainer.

8. Install valve collet.
CAUTION:
When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.
• Compress valve spring and remove valve collet with magnet
hand using Tool.
• Tap valve stem edge lightly with plastic hammer after installa-
tion to check its installed condition.

Tool numbers : KV10109220 ( — )

: KV10116200 (J-26336-A)
: KV10115900 (J-26336-20) WBIA0578E

9. Install valve lifter.

• Install it in the original position.
10. Install spark plug tube.
• Press-fit spark plug tube as follows:
a. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to cylinder head mounting hole.
b. Apply sealant to area within approximately 12 mm (0.47 in) from edge of spark plug tube press-fit side.
Use Genuine High Strength Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-44, "Recommended Chemi-
cal Product and Sealant".
c. Press-fit spark plug tube so that its height “H” is as specified
using suitable drift.

Standard press-fit height "H"

: 38.1 - 39.1 mm (1.500 - 1.539 in)
CAUTION:
• When press-fitting, take care not to deform spark plug
tube.
• After press-fitting, wipe off liquid gasket protruding onto
cylinder-head upper face.
PBIC2638E
11. Install spark plug.
Inspection After Disassembly INFOID:0000000003013327

CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTION

Clean the surface of the cylinder head. Use a reliable straightedge and feeler gauge to check the flatness of
cylinder head surface.

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Check along six positions as shown.
A
Head surface distortion
Limit : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Standard : Less than 0.03 mm EM
(0.0012 in)
If beyond the specified limit, resurface or replace it.
The limit for cylinder head resurfacing is determined by the cyl- C
inder block resurfacing.
SEM861E

Resurfacing Limit D
Amount of cylinder head resurfacing is “A”.
Amount of cylinder block resurfacing is “B”.
E
The maximum limit : A + B = 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
After resurfacing cylinder head, check that camshaft rotates freely by hand. If resistance is felt, cylinder head
must be replaced. F

Nominal cylinder head height : 126.3 - 126.5 mm (4.972 - 4.980 in)

VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE G

1. Measure valve deflection as shown. (Valve and valve guide
mostly wear in this direction.)
H
Valve deflection limit (dial gauge reading)
Intake : 0.24 mm (0.0094 in)
I
Exhaust : 0.28 mm (0.0110 in)

SEM178F

2. If it exceeds the limit, check valve to valve guide clearance. K

a. Measure valve stem diameter and valve guide inner diameter.
b. Check that clearance is within specification.
L

Valve to valve guide clearance standard

Intake : 0.020 - 0.053 mm (0.0008 - 0.0021 in) M
Exhaust : 0.040 - 0.073 mm (0.0016 - 0.0029 in)
Valve to valve guide clearance limit
Intake : 0.08 mm (0.0031 in) N
SEM938C

Exhaust : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)

c. If it exceeds the limit, replace valve or valve guide. O
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT
When valve guide is removed, replace with oversized [0.2 mm (0.008 in)] valve guide.
P

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1. To remove valve guide, heat cylinder head to 110° to 130°C
(230° to 266°F) by soaking in heated oil.

SEM008A

2. Drive out the valve guide with a press [under a 20 kN (2.2 US

ton) pressure] or hammer and suitable tool.

SEM931C

3. Ream cylinder head valve guide hole.

Valve guide hole diameter : 10.175 - 10.196 mm

(for service parts), intake (0.4006 - 0.4014 in)
and exhaust

SEM932C

4. Heat cylinder head to 110° to 130°C (230° to 266°F) by soaking

in heated oil and press new valve guide from camshaft side into
the cylinder head to the dimensions as shown.

Projection "L" : 12.6 - 12.8 mm (0.496 - 0.504 in)

SEM950E

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5. Using a valve guide reamer, apply a reamer finish to the valve
guide. A

Intake and exhaust : 6.000 - 6.018 mm

finished size (0.2362 - 0.2369 in) EM

SEM932C

D
VALVE SEAT CONTACT
• After confirming that the dimensions of valve guides and valves are
within specifications, perform this procedure.
• Apply prussian blue onto contacting surface of valve seat to check E
the condition of the valve contact on the surface.
• Check if the contact area band is continuous all around the circum-
ference. F
• If not, grind to adjust valve fitting and check again. If the contacting
surface still has NG conditions even after the re-check, replace
valve seat.
G

SBIA0322E

VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT H

1. Bore out old seat until it collapses. Boring should not continue
beyond the bottom face of the seat recess in cylinder head. Set
the machine depth stop to ensure this. I
2. Ream cylinder head recess for service valve seat.

Oversize : 0.5 mm (0.020 in) J

Intake : 38.500 - 38.516 mm
(1.5157 - 1.5164 in)
Exhaust : 32.700 - 32.716 mm K
(1.2874 - 1.2880 in) SEM795A

Be sure to ream in circles concentric to the valve guide cen-

ter. L
This will enable valve seat to fit correctly.
3. Heat cylinder head to 110° to 130°C (230° to 266°F) by soaking in heated oil.
4. Press fit valve seat until it seats on the bottom. M
5. Cut or grind valve seat using suitable tool to the specified dimensions. Refer to EM-133, "Standard and
Limit".
6. After cutting, lap valve seat with abrasive compound. N
7. Check valve seating condition.

Seat face angle “α” : 45° degrees O

Contacting width “W” for intake : 1.09 - 1.31 mm
(0.0429 - 0.0516 in)
P
Contacting width “W” for exhaust : 1.29 - 1.51 mm
(0.0508 - 0.0594 in)

SEM892B

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8. Use a depth gauge to measure the distance between the mount-
ing surface of the cylinder head spring seat and the valve stem
end. If the distance is shorter than specified, repeat step 5 to
adjust it. If it is longer, replace the valve seat with a new one.

Valve seat resurface limit “L” in- : 41.07 - 41.67 mm

take (1.6169 - 1.6405 in)
Valve seat resurface limit “L” ex- : 41.00 - 41.60 mm
haust (1.6142 - 1.6378 in)
SEM621F

VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS

Set try square along the side of valve spring and rotate the spring.
Measure the maximum clearance between the top face of spring and
try square.

Out-of-square limit : Less than 2.0 mm (0.079 in)

PBIC0080E

VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE SPRING PRESSURE LOAD

Check valve spring pressure at specified spring height.

Standard : 166 - 188 N (16.9 - 19.2 kg, 37.3 - 42.3 lb) at

height 37.0 mm (1.457 in)
Limit : 373 - 421 N (38.0 - 42.9 kg, 83.9 - 95.0 lb) at
height 27.2 mm (1.071 in)
If it is not within specifications, replace the spring.

SEM113

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
A
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003013328

EM

J
AWBIA0387GB

1. Front engine mounting insulator 2. Rear engine mounting insulator 3. Member pin stay, RH K
4. Member pin stay, LH 5. Front suspension member 6. Cup
7. LH transaxle mounting insulator ⇐: Front
L
WARNING:
• Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
• For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts as described in the
NISSAN Parts Catalog. M
CAUTION:
• Do not start working until exhaust system and coolant are cool.
• If items or work required are not covered by the engine main body section, follow the applicable pro- N
cedures.
• Use the correct supporting points for lifting and jacking. Refer to GI-39.
• In removing the drive shafts, be careful not to damage any transaxle grease seals.
• Before separating the engine and transaxle, remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS). O
• Do not damage the edge of the crankshaft position sensor (POS) or the ring gear teeth.
REMOVAL
P
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-78, "Fuel Pressure Check".
2. Remove the engine cover, and the engine under cover using power tool.
3. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-7, "Changing Engine Oil"
4. Drain coolant. Refer to CO-10, "Changing Engine Coolant".
5. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-12, "Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly".
6. Remove front tower bar using power tools.

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7. Remove battery and tray using power tools.
8. Remove air inlet duct.
9. Remove air intake duct and air cleaner case assembly with mass air flow sensor.
10. Remove power brake booster vacuum hose.
11. Remove drive belts.
12. Remove radiator assembly, coolant reservoir, and system hoses. Refer to CO-13, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
13. Remove windshield wiper assembly. Refer to WW-19, "Wiper Motor and Linkage".

14. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside. Disconnect engine harness
ground connections.
15. Disconnect heater hoses.
16. Remove the front wheel and tires.
17. Remove the front drive shafts. Refer to FAX-11, "Removal and Installation".
18. Discharge and recover the R134a refrigerant. Refer to ATC-110, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Proce-
dure".
19. Remove the A/C compressor using power tools.
20. Disconnect fuel hose quick connection at vehicle piping side. Refer to EM-39, "Removal and Installation".
21. Disconnect the transaxle shift controls.
22. Remove the starter motor. Refer to SC-14, "Removal and Installation".
23. Remove the front exhaust tube using power tools. Refer to EX-3, "Removal and Installation".
24. Disconnect reservoir tank for the power steering from engine compartment bracket and position it aside.
25. Remove the front suspension member. Refer to FSU-16, "Removal and Installation".
26. Disconnect the power steering pump, from the engine and move it aside without disconnecting the piping,
and secure with wire.
27. Position a suitable transmission jack under the engine and transaxle assembly.
28. Install engine slingers into front of LH cylinder head and rear of
RH cylinder head.
a. Install the engine slinger rear (B).
A: Vehicle front
⇒: Front

WBIA0722E

b. Install the engine front upper slinger (B) and engine front lower slinger (C).
A: Vehicle rear
⇒: Engine front

WBIA0723E

29. For additional safety, secure the engine in position with a hoist.
30. Disconnect the LH transaxle mount and the RH engine mount.

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31. Carefully lower the engine and transaxle assembly using Tool,
avoiding interference with the vehicle body. A
CAUTION:
• Before and during this procedure, always check if any
harnesses are left connected.
EM
• Avoid any damage to, or any oil/grease smearing or spills
onto the engine mounting insulators.

Tool number : KV101J0010 (J-47242) C

32. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS).

SEM471G
33. Separate the engine and transaxle and mount the engine on a D
suitable engine stand.

INSTALLATION E
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Rotate the drive plate for the hole of the drive plate to go down.
F

SCIA1872E

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• Install transaxle assembly to engine assembly with a hoist.

L
SCIA1868E

• When installing transaxle to the engine, attach the bolts in accor- M

dance with the following standard.

Bolt No. 1 2 3 4 N
Number of bolts 1 2 2 4
Bolt length
52 (2.05) 36 (1.42) 105 (4.13) 35 (1.38)
“ ”mm (in) O
Tightening torque
75 (7.7, 55) 47 (4.8, 35)
N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
CAUTION: SCIA6882E P
• When replacing an engine or transaxle you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly dur-
ing re-assembly.
• Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of driv-
etrain components.
• When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
• After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that
transaxle rotates freely without binding.

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• Align the positions of tightening nuts for drive plate with those of
the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the nuts. Then,
tighten the nuts with the specified torque.

Drive plate nuts : 51 N·m (5.2 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)

CAUTION:
• Do not reuse O-ring and copper washers.
• When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from
the front of the engine.
• After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft
several turns and check to be sure that transaxle rotates SCIA1861E

freely without binding.

• Install crankshaft position sensor (POS) sensor.
• After completing installation, check for fluid leakage, fluid level, and the positions of CVT. Refer to CVT-12,
"Checking CVT Fluid", CVT-176, "Adjustment of CVT Position", CVT-177, "Checking of CVT Position".
• When replacing the CVT assembly, erase EEP ROM in TCM. Refer to CVT-7, "Precaution for TCM and CVT
Assembly Replacement".

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to GI-44, "Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
• Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
• Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leak-
age at connection points.
• Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
• Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
• Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of Fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids includ-
ing engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to spec-
ified level, if necessary.
• Summary of the inspection items:

Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped

Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluids* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gas — Leakage —
*Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.

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CYLINDER BLOCK
A
Disassembly and Assembly INFOID:0000000003013329

EM

M
WBIA0775E

1. Water drain plug (RH side) 2. Knock sensor 3. Cylinder block

4. Water drain plug (water pump side) 5. Upper main bearing 6. Key N
7. Lower main bearing 8. Main bearing beam 9. Main bearing cap
10. Connecting rod bearing 11. Connecting rod 12. Piston pin
13. Piston 14. Oil ring set 15. Second ring O
16. Top ring 17. Cylinder block heater (Canada only) 18. Oil jet
19. Crankshaft 20. Pilot converter 21. Drive plate with signal plate
22. Drive plate reinforcement 23. Water drain plug (LH side) 24. Rear oil seal retainer P
A. Refer to EM-113 B. Refer to EM-113

CAUTION:
• Apply new engine oil to parts as marked in illustrations before installation.
• Place removed parts such as bearings and bearing caps in their proper order and direction.
• When installing the connecting rod nuts, and main bearing cap bolts, apply new engine oil to the
threads and mating surfaces

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• Do not allow any magnetic materials to contact the signal plate teeth on the drive plate.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the engine assembly. Refer to EM-109.
2. Install the engine on the engine stand.
3. Remove the knock sensor.
CAUTION:
Carefully handle sensor avoiding shocking it.
4. Drain the engine of all coolant and oil.
5. Remove the oil pan. Refer to EM-30, "Removal and Installation".
6. Remove the timing chain. Refer to EM-57, "Removal".
7. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to EM-91, "Removal and Installation".
8. Remove the driveplate (CVT).
a. Secure driveplate (CVT) using Tool, and remove bolts.

Tool number : KV10117700 (J-44716)

NOTE:
Match mark the driveplate (CVT) position to the crankshaft dowel pin prior to removal to assist in installa-
tion.
• Loosen bolts in diagonal order.
CAUTION:
• Do not disassemble drive plate.
• Never place the drive plate with signal late facing down.
• When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or
scratch it.
• Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents it from
becoming magnetized.

SEM760G

9. Remove converter (CVT) using Tool.

Tool number : ST16610001 (J-23907)

SEM005G

10. Cut away liquid gasket and remove rear oil seal retainer using
Tool. Refer to EM-4, "Precaution for Liquid Gasket".

Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)

CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage mating surface.
• If rear oil seal retainer is removed, replace it with a new
one.
NOTE:
Rear oil seal and retainer form a single part and are handled as
an assembly. SEM830E

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11. Remove the piston and connecting rod assemblies.
a. Position the crankshaft pin corresponding to the connecting rod A
to be removed onto the bottom dead center.
b. Remove the connecting rod cap.
c. Using a hammer handle or similar tool, push the piston and con- EM
necting rod assembly out to the cylinder head side.
• Before removing the piston and connecting rod assembly,
check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to EM-133, C
"Standard and Limit".
PBIC0086E

D
12. Remove the connecting rod bearings.
CAUTION:
• When removing the connecting rod side bearings, note the installation position. Keep them in
E
the correct order.
13. Remove the piston rings from the piston.
• Use a piston ring expander.
CAUTION: F
• When removing the piston rings, be careful not to damage
the piston. Do not expand the rings excessively.
• Be careful to mark the rings if they are to be reused so G
they are installed in their original position.
• Before removing the piston rings, check the piston ring side clear-
ance. Refer to EM-123, "Inspection". H

PBIC0087E

I
14. Remove the piston from the connecting rod as follows.
a. Remove the snap ring, using snap ring pliers.
J

L
PBIC0088E

b. Heat the pistons to 60° - 70°C (140° - 158°F).

M

SEM965A
P

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c. Push out the piston pin using a suitable tool, with an outer diam-
eter approximately 20 mm (0.8 in).

EMM0072D

15. Remove the rear oil seal retainer from the cylinder block.
• Insert a screwdriver or similar tool between the rear end of the crankshaft counter weight and rear oil
seal retainer, and separate the liquid gasket to remove.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
NOTE:
When replacing the rear oil seal during on-vehicle service, it is necessary to remove the oil pan. Refer to
EM-30, "Removal and Installation".
16. Loosen the bolts in the numerical order as shown and remove
the main bearing beam, bearing caps and crankshaft.
• Before loosening the main bearing cap bolts, measure the
crankshaft side clearance.
Refer to EM-123, "Inspection".

SEM842E

17. Remove the oil jets.

18. Remove the main bearings and thrust bearings from the cylinder
block and main bearing caps.
• When removing them, note the direction and position. Keep
them in the correct order for installation.

PBIC0898E

ASSEMBLY
1. Blow out the coolant and oil passages and cylinder bore to remove any foreign materials.
CAUTION:
Use goggles to protect your eyes.
2. Apply liquid gasket and install each plug into the cylinder block.
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants".

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3. Install the oil jets.
• Insert the oil jet dowel pin into the cylinder block dowel pin A
hole, and tighten the bolts.

EM

PBIC0898E

D
4. Install the main bearings and the thrust bearings.
a. Remove dust, dirt, and oil on the bearing mating surfaces of the
cylinder block and the main bearing cap. E
b. Install the thrust bearings to both sides of the No. 3 journal hous-
ing on the cylinder block and the main bearing cap.
• Install the thrust bearings with the oil groove facing the crank-
F
shaft arm (outside).
• Install bearing with a projection on one end on cylinder block
and bearing with a projection at center on cap. Align each pro-
jection with mating notch. G
PBIC0807E

5. Set the upper main bearings in their proper positions on the cyl- H
inder block.
• Confirm the correct main bearings are used. Refer to EM-123,
"Inspection".
I

SEM175F K

6. Instructions for the re-use of the main bearing cap bolts.

• A plastic zone tightening method is used for tightening the L
main bearing cap bolts. Measure d1 and d2 as shown.
• For d2, select the minimum diameter in the measuring area.
• If the difference between d1 and d2 exceeds the limit, replace
M
the bolts for assembly.

Limit (d1 - d2) : 0.11 mm (0.0043 in)

N

SEM177F

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7. After installing the crankshaft, lower main bearings, main bear-
ing caps, main bearing beam, and bearing cap bolts. Tighten the
bearing cap bolts in the numerical order as shown.

SEM851E

a. Make sure that the front marks on the main bearing beam faces
the front of the engine.
b. Prior to tightening all the bearing cap bolts, place the bearing
beam in its proper position by shifting the crankshaft in the axial
position.
c. After tightening the bearing cap bolts, make sure the crankshaft
turns smoothly.
d. Lubricate the threads and seat surfaces of the bolts with new
engine oil.
e. Tighten the bolts in two stages: SEM456G
CAUTION:
Measure the tighten angle in stage 2 with an angle wrench. Do
not measure visually.

Stage 1 : 35 N·m (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)

Stage 2 : 90° - 95° degrees clockwise

Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)

PBIC0096E

8. Measure crankshaft end play.

• If beyond the limit, replace the bearing with a new one.

Standard : 0.10 - 0.25 mm (0.0039 - 0.0098 in)

Limit : 0.30 mm (0.0118 in)

SEM852E

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9. Install the rear oil seal retainer.
A
Tool number : WS3993000 ( — )
• Apply sealant to rear oil seal retainer as shown, using Tool.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to EM
GI-44, "Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".

PBIC0922E

D
10. Install the piston to the connecting rod.
a. Install the snap ring into the pin-groove of the piston rear side,
using suitable tool. E
• Insert it fully into groove to install.

G
PBIC0099E

b. Install the piston to the connecting rod. H

• Heat the piston until the piston pin can be pushed in by hand
without excess force [approx. 60° - 70°C (140° to 158°F)].
From the front to the rear, insert the piston pin into the piston
I
and through the connecting rod.

K
SEM965A

• Assemble so that the front mark on the piston crown and the L
oil holes and the cylinder No. on the connecting rod are posi-
tioned as shown.
M

SEM838F O

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c. Install the snap ring into the front of the piston pin-groove.
• After installing, check that the connecting rod pivots smoothly
on the pin.

PBIC0088E

11. Using a piston ring expander, install the piston rings.

CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the piston.
• When the piston rings are not replaced, remount the rings
in their original positions.
• When replacing the piston rings, those without punch-
marks can be mounted either side up.
• Position each ring with the gap as shown, referring to the pis-
ton front mark.
• Install the top ring and the second ring with the stamped sur-
face facing upward. If the ring is not stamped it can face in
SEM757G
either direction.

PBIC0808E

12. Install the connecting rod bearings to the connecting rod and the
connecting rod cap.
• When installing the connecting rod bearings, apply engine oil
to the bearing surface (crankshaft side). Do not apply oil to the
back surface (connecting rod and cap side), but thoroughly
clean it.
• When installing, align the connecting rod bearing protrusion
with the notch of the connecting rod to install.
• Check that the oil holes on the connecting rod and on the cor-
responding bearing are aligned.
PBIC0101E

13. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly into the corre-
sponding cylinder.
• Position the crankshaft pin corresponding to the connecting
rod to be installed onto the bottom dead center.
• Apply engine oil sufficiently to the cylinder bore, piston, and
crankshaft pin.
• Match the cylinder position with the cylinder No. on the con-
necting rod to install.
• Install the piston with the front mark on the piston crown facing
the front of the engine, using a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
PBIC0102E

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Be careful not to damage the crankshaft pin and cylinder wall, resulting from an interference of the
connecting rod big end. A
14. Install the connecting rod cap.
• Match the stamped cylinder number marks on the connecting
rod with those on the cylinder cap for installation. EM
• Install the piston connecting rod assembly and cap so that the
front mark on the cap and piston are facing the front of the
engine.
• Lubricate the threads and seat surfaces with new engine C
oil.

D
SEM457G

15. Check the connecting rod cap bolts before reusing, then install E
in their original position in the connecting rod. The bolts should
screw in smoothly by hand.
• Measure the outer diameter of the connecting rod cap bolt as F
shown.

Outer diameter "d" of the connecting rod bolt G

Standard : 7.90 - 8.00 mm (0.3110 - 0.3150 in)
Limit : 7.75 mm (0.3051 in)
SEM538G
H

16. Tighten the connecting rod nuts in two stages:

I
Stage 1 : 20 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
Stage 2 : 90° - 95° degrees clockwise
J
CAUTION:
Always use either an angle wrench or protractor. Avoid
tightening based on visual check alone.
K
Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
• Apply engine oil to the threads and seats of the connecting rod
bolts and nuts. SEM953E
L
• After tightening the nuts, make sure that the crankshaft rotates
smoothly.
• Check the connecting rod side clearance. If beyond the limit, replace the connecting rod and/or crank- M
shaft.

Connecting rod side clearance: N

Standard : 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 in)
Limit : 0.40 mm (0.0157 in)
O
17. Install the knock sensor.
• Make sure that there is no foreign material on the cylinder
block mating surface and the back surface of the knock sen-
sor. P
• Install the knock sensor with the connector facing the rear of
the engine.
• Do not tighten the bolts while holding the connector.
• Make sure that the knock sensor does not interfere with other
parts.
CAUTION:
PBIC0810E

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If any impact by dropping occurs to the knock sensor, replace it with new one.

18. Press-fit pilot converter with its chamfer facing crankshaft as

shown.

SEM537E

19. Install the drive plate, aligning the match mark.

CAUTION:
When installing drive plate to crankshaft, be sure to cor-
rectly align crankshaft side dowel pin to the drive plate side
dowel pin hole.

KBIA2494E

• Install the drive plate and reinforce plate in the direction as

shown.

PBIC0910E

20. Secure the drive plate (CVT) using Tool.

Tool number : KV10117700 (J-44716)

• Tighten the drive plate (CVT) crosswise several times using
suitable tool.

WBIA0506E

21. Install the cylinder head. Refer to EM-91, "Removal and Installation".
22. Install the timing chain. Refer to EM-63, "Installation".
23. Install the oil pan. Refer to EM-30, "Removal and Installation".
24. Remove the engine from the stand and install the engine assembly into the vehicle. Refer to EM-109,
"Removal and Installation".

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25. Assembly of the remaining parts is in the reverse order of disassembly.
26. Fill the engine with the specified oil and coolant. Refer to MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants". A
CAUTION:
Wait at least 30 minutes for the sealant to set-up before filling the engine with fluids and running it.
Inspection INFOID:0000000003013330
EM

PISTON AND PISTON PIN CLEARANCE

C
Inner Diameter of Piston Pin Hole
• Measure the inner diameter of piston pin hole "dp".
D
Standard diameter "dp"
Grade No. 0 : 21.989 - 21.995 mm (0.8657 - 0.8659 in)
Grade No. 1 : 21.995 - 22.001 mm (0.8659 - 0.8662 in) E

AEM023

Outer Diameter of Piston Pin G

• Measure outer diameter of piston pin "Dp".

Standard diameter "Dp" H

Grade No. 0 : 21.989 - 21.995 mm (0.8657 - 0.8659 in)
Grade No. 1 : 21.995 - 22.001 mm (0.8659 - 0.8662 in)
I

J
AEM024

Piston and Piston Pin Interference Fit

K
Standard Interference Fit = "Dp" – "dp"

Standard : 0.002 mm (0.0001 in) - 0.006 mm (0.0002

in) = - 0.0004 mm (-0.0001 in) L

• If clearance is exceeds specification, replace either or both of pis-

ton/piston pin assembly and connecting rod assembly with refer-
ence to specification of each part. M

N
SEM838F

PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE

• Measure side clearance of piston ring and piston ring groove with O
feeler gauge.

Standard Side Clearance

P
Top ring : 0.045 - 0.080 mm (0.0018 - 0.0031 in)
2nd ring : 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 in)
Oil ring : 0.065 - 0.135 mm (0.0026 - 0.0053 in)

Maximum Limit
SEM024AA
Top ring : 0.11 mm (0.0043 in)

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2nd ring : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Oil ring :—
• If out of specification, replace piston ring assembly. If clearance exceeds maximum limit with new rings,
replace piston
PISTON RING END GAP
• Insert piston ring until it is in the middle of the cylinder bore and
measure the end gap.

Standard
Top ring : 0.23 - 0.33 mm (0.0091 - 0.0130 in)
2nd ring : 0.33 - 0.48 mm (0.0130 - 0.0189 in)
Oil ring : 0.20 - 0.50 mm (0.0079 - 0.0197 in)

Limit:
SEM599A
Top ring : 0.54 mm (0.0213 in)
2nd ring : 0.80 mm (0.0315 in)
Oil ring : 0.95 mm (0.0374 in)
• If out of specification, replace piston ring. If gap still exceeds the limit even with a new ring, re-bore cylinder
and use oversized piston and piston ring.
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION

Bend : Limit 0.15 mm (0.0059 in) per 100 mm

(3.94 in) length
Torsion : Limit 0.30 mm (0.0118 in) per 100 mm
(3.94 in) length

SEM038F

• If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly.

SEM003F

CONNECTING ROD BEARING HOUSING DIAMETER (BIG END)

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• Install the connecting rod cap without the connecting rod bearing
installed. After tightening the connecting rod nut to the specified A
torque, measure the connecting rod bearing housing big end inner
diameter using an inside micrometer.
EM
Standard : 55.000 - 55.013 mm (2.1654 - 2.1659 in)

PBIC0119E

D
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEARANCE (SMALL END)
Inner Diameter of Connecting Rod (Small End)
• Measure inner diameter of piston pin bushing. E

Standard Grade No. 0

: 22.000 - 22.006 mm (0.8661 - 0.8664 in) F
Grade No. 1
: 22.006 - 22.012 mm (0.8664 - 0.8666 in)
G

PBIC0120E H
Outer Diameter of Piston Pin
• Measure outer diameter of piston pin.
I
Standard diameter "Dp"
Grade No. 0 : 21.989 - 21.995 mm (0.8657 - 0.8659 in)
J
Grade No. 1 : 21.995 - 22.001 mm (0.8659 - 0.8662 in)

PBIC0117E
L
Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance (Small End)
(Connecting rod small end oil clearance) = (Inner diameter of con-
necting rod small end) – (Outer diameter of piston pin)
M
Standard : 0.005 - 0.017 mm (0.0002 - 0.007 in)
Limit : 0.030 - mm (0.0012 in)
N
• If the measured value exceeds the standard, replace the connect-
ing rod assembly and/or piston and piston pin assembly.
• If replacing the piston and piston pin assembly, use the Table for
O
Selective Fitting for Piston to select the piston corresponding to the
applicable bore grade of the cylinder block to be used. Follow the
SEM457G
"PISTON-TO-CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE" procedure.
P

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Factory installed parts grading:
• Service parts apply only to grade 0.
Unit: mm (in)
Grade 0 1
Connecting rod small end 22.000 - 22.006 22.006 - 22.012
inner diameter (0.8661 - 0.8664) (0.8664 - 0.8666)
21.989 - 21.995 21.995 - 22. 001
Piston pin outer diameter
(0.8657 - 0.8659) (0.8659 - 0.8662)
21.989 - 21.995 21.995 - 22. 001
Piston pin hole diameter
(0.8657 - 0.8659) (0.8659 - 0.8662)
SEM838F

CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION

• Using a scraper, remove any old gasket material on the cylinder
block surface, and remove any oil, scale, carbon, or other contami-
nation.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow gasket flakes to enter the oil or coolant
passages.
• Measure the distortion on the block upper face at different points in
six directions.

Distortion limit : 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)

• If out of specification, resurface the cylinder block. The allowable SEM123C

amount of resurfacing is dependent on the amount of any cylinder

head resurfacing. The resurfacing limit is [amount of cylinder head resurfacing] + [amount of cylinder head
resurfacing] = 0.2 mm (0.008 in).

Cylinder block height : 214.95 - 215.05 mm

(8.4626 - 8.4665 in)

INNER DIAMETER OF MAIN BEARING HOUSING

• Install the main bearing caps with the main bearings removed, and
tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
• Using a bore gauge, measure the inner diameter of the main bear-
ing housing.

Standard : 63.993 - 64.017 mm (2.5194 - 2.5203 in)

• If out of the standard, replace the cylinder block and main bearing
caps as an assembly.
NOTE:
These components cannot be replaced as a single unit, because
they were processed together. SEM845E

PISTON-TO-CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE

1. Using a bore gauge, measure cylinder bore for wear, out-of-round and taper. The X axis is in the longitudi-
nal direction of the engine.
Cylinder bore inner diameter

Grade No. Standard inner diameter Wear limit

No. 1 95.500 - 95.510 mm (3.7598 - 3.7602 in)
No. 2 95.510 - 95.520 mm (3.7602 - 3.7606 in) 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
No. 3 95.520 - 95.530 mm (3.7606 - 3.7610 in)

SEM843E

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If it exceeds the limit, rebore all cylinders. Replace cylinder block
if necessary. A

Out-of-round (Dif- : limit 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)

ference between X EM
and Y)
Taper (Difference : limit 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
between A and C) C

SEM321AA

D
2. Check for scratches and seizure. If seizure is found, hone it.
• If both cylinder block and piston are replaced with new
ones, select piston of the same grade number punched on E
cylinder block rear position. These numbers are punched
in either Arabic or Roman numerals.

G
SEM756G

3. Measure piston skirt diameter. H

Piston diameter “A” : Refer to EM-133, "Stan-

dard and Limit". I
Measuring point “a” : 41.0 mm (1.614 in)
(Distance from the top)
J

SEM258C
K

4. Check that piston-to-bore clearance is within specification.

L
Piston-to-bore : 0.010 - 0.030 mm (0.0004 - 0.0012 in)
clearance at “B”
• The piston-to-bore clearance is measured at the "B" level in M
the cylinder as shown.

SEM321AA

O
5. Determine piston oversize according to amount of cylinder wear.
Oversize pistons are available for service.
Refer to EM-133, "Standard and Limit". P
6. Cylinder bore size is determined by adding piston-to-bore clearance to piston diameter “A”.

Rebored size calculation :D=A+B−C

where,
D : Bored diameter
A : Piston diameter as measured
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B : Piston-to-bore clearance
C : Honing allowance 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
7. Install main bearing caps, and tighten to the specified torque. Otherwise, cylinder bores may be distorted
after boring.
8. Cut cylinder bores.
• When any cylinder needs boring, all other cylinders must also be bored.
• Do not cut too much out of cylinder bore at a time. Cut only 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or so in diameter
at a time.
9. Hone cylinders to obtain specified piston-to-bore clearance.
10. Measure finished cylinder bore for out-of-round and taper.
• Measurement should be done after cylinder bore cools down.
CRANKSHAFT
1. Check the crankshaft main and pin journals for scoring, wear, or
cracks.
2. Measure the journals for taper and out-of-round.

Standard
Out-of-round (X - Y) : 0.002 mm (0.0001 in)
Taper (A - B) : 0.002 mm (0.0001 in)

SEM316A

3. Measure crankshaft runout.

a. Place a V-block on a precise flat table to support the journals on
the both ends of the crankshaft.
b. Place a dial gauge straight up on the No. 3 journal.
c. While rotating the crankshaft, read the movement of the pointer
on the dial gauge.

Runout limit (total indicator : 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)

reading)
SEM346D

BEARING CLEARANCE
• Use either of the following two methods, however method "A" gives more reliable results and so is the pre-
ferred method.
Method A (Using Bore Gauge and Micrometer)
Main Bearing
1. Set the main bearings in their proper positions on the cylinder
block and the main bearing cap.
2. Install the main bearing caps and bearing beam to the cylinder
block. Tighten all bolts in the numerical order as specified. Refer
to EM-113, "Disassembly and Assembly".

SEM175F

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3. Measure the inner diameters "A" of each main bearing as
shown. A

EM

SEM845E

D
4. Measure the outer diameters "Dm" of each crankshaft main jour-
nal as shown.
5. Calculate the main bearing clearance. E
Main bearing clearance = "A" - "Dm"

Standard : 0.035 - 0.045 mm (0.0014 - 0.0018 in) F

Limit : 0.065 mm (0.0026 in)
• If it exceeds the limit, replace the bearing.
• If clearance cannot be adjusted using any standard bearing G
grade, grind crankshaft journal and use an undersized bear- AEM033
ing.
H
• When grinding the crankshaft journal, confirm that the "L"
dimension in the fillet role is more than the specified limit.
I
"L" : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)

K
SEM964

6. If the crankshaft or the cylinder block is replaced with a new one, select thickness of the main bearings as L
follows:
a. The grade number of each cylinder block main journal is
punched on the respective cylinder block. These numbers are M
punched in either Arabic or Roman numerals. If measured diam-
eter is out of the grade punched, decide suitable grade from
available main bearings.
N

SEM756G

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b. The grade number of each crankshaft main journal is punched
on the crankshaft end. These numbers are punched in either
Arabic or Roman numerals. If measured diameter is out of grade
punched, decide the suitable grade from available main bear-
ings.

SEM452G

c. Select the main bearing suitable thickness according to the following table:

PBIC0814E

Connecting Rod Bearing (Big End)

1. Install the connecting rod bearing to the connecting rod and cap.
2. Install the connecting rod cap to the connecting rod. Tighten to specification. Refer to EM-113, "Disassem-
bly and Assembly".

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3. Measure the inner diameter "C" of each connecting rod (big end)
as shown. A

EM

AEM027

D
4. Measure the outer diameter "Dp" of each crankshaft pin journal.
5. Calculate the connecting rod bearing clearance.
Connecting rod bearing clearance = C - Dp E

Standard : 0.034 - 0.059 mm (0.0013 - 0.0023 in)

Limit : 0.070 mm (0.0028 in) F

6. If the calculated clearance exceeds the specified limit, replace

the bearings.
G
7. If the clearance cannot be adjusted within the standard of any
bearing, grind the crankshaft journal and use undersized bear- AEM034

ings.
H

8. If the crankshaft is replaced with a new one, select the connect-

ing rod bearings according to the following table:
Connecting Rod Bearing Grade Number (Identification I
Color)

Crankshaft pin journal grade Connecting rod bearing grade J

number number
0 0 (black)
1 1 (brown) K
2 2 (green)
SEM452G

These numbers are punched in either Arabic or Roman numer-

L
als.
Method B (Using Plastigage)
• Remove oil and dust on the crankshaft pin and the surfaces of M
each bearing completely.
• Cut a Plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and place
it in crankshaft axial direction, avoiding oil holes.
• Install the connecting rod bearings to the connecting rod cap, and N
tighten the connecting rod nuts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Never rotate the crankshaft. O
• Remove the connecting rod cap and bearings, and using the scale
on the Plastigage bag, measure the Plastigage width.
NOTE:
SEM142
The procedure when the measured value exceeds the repair limit P
is same as that described in "Method A (Using Bore Gauge and Micrometer)".

DRIVE PLATE RUNOUT (CVT)

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Runout (Total Indicator Reading):

Drive plate (CVT)

torque converter sur- : less than 0.35mm (.0138 in)
face
Ring gear : less than 0.5mm ((.0197 in)
CAUTION:
• The signal plate is built into the drive assembly. Be careful not
to damage the signal plate, particularly the teeth.
• Check the drive plate and signal plate for deformation or SEM849EB

cracks.
• Keep any magnetized objects away from the signal plate, particularly the teeth.

SEM760G

OIL JET
• Check nozzle for deformation and damage.
• Blow compressed air from nozzle, and check for clogs.
• If it is not satisfied, replace oil jet.
OIL JET RELIEF VALVE
• Using a clean plastic stick, press check valve in oil jet relief valve.
Make sure that valve moves smoothly with proper reaction force.
• If it is not satisfied, replace oil jet relief valve.

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
A
Standard and Limit INFOID:0000000003013331

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS EM

Cylinder arrangement V-6

Displacement cm3 (in3) 3,498 (213.45) C

Bore and stroke mm (in) 95.5 x 81.4 (3.76 x 3.205)
Valve arrangement DOHC
D
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Compression 2
Number of piston rings
Oil 1 E
Number of main bearings 4
Compression ratio 10.3:1
F
Standard 1,275 (13.0, 185)
Compression pressure kPa Minimum 981 (10.0, 142)
(kg/cm2, psi)/300 rpm Differential limit be-
98 (1.0, 14)
G
tween cylinders

I
Cylinder number

SEM713A
K

Valve timing (IVTC - OFF) M

PBIC0187E

Unit: degree O
a b c d e f
240° 238° - 6° 64° 8° 52°
P

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DRIVE BELT

LBIA0076E

Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)

Used belt Used belt
New belt New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit After adjustment
Generator and
730 - 818 838 - 926
air conditioning 4.2 - 4.6 3.7 - 4.1
7 (0.28) 294 (30, 66) (74.5 - 83.5, (85.5 - 94.5,
compressor (0.17 - 0.18) (0.15 - 0.16)
164 - 184) 188 - 208)

495 - 583 603 - 691

Power steering 7.3 - 8 6.5 - 7.2
11 (0.43) 196 (20, 44) (50.5 - 59.5, (61.5 - 70.5,
pump (0.29 - 0.30) (0.26 - 0.28)
111 - 131) 135.6 - 155.4)
Applied pushing
98 (10, 22) —
force
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on the belt.

INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Unit: mm (in)

Item Limit
Intake manifold collector 0.1 (0.004)
Surface distortion Intake manifold 0.1 (0.004)
Exhaust manifold 0.3 (0.012)

SPARK PLUG

Make NGK
Part number DILFR5A11
Gap (nominal) 1.1 mm (0.043 in)

CYLINDER HEAD

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Unit: mm (in)
A

EM

PBIC0924E
D

Standard Limit
Head surface distortion Less than 0.03 (0.0012) 0.1 (0.004) E
Normal cylinder head height "H" — 126.3 - 126.5 (4.972 - 4.980)

VALVE
F
Valve Dimensions
Unit: mm (in)

J
SEM188

Intake 37.0 - 37.3 (1.4567 - 1.4685)

Valve head diameter “D”
Exhaust 31.2 - 31.5 (1.228 - 1.240) K
Intake 96.46 (3.7976)
Valve length “L”
Exhaust 9681 (3.8114)
L
Intake 5.965 - 5.980 (0.2348 - 0.2354)
Valve stem diameter “d”
Exhaust 5.945 - 5.960 (0.2341 - 0.2346)
Intake M
Valve seat angle “α” 45°15′ - 45°45′
Exhaust
Intake 1.15 - 1.45 (0.0453 - 0.0571)
Valve margin “T” N
Exhaust 1.45 - 1.75 (0.0571 - 0.0689)
Valve margin “T” limit More than 0.5 (0.020)
Valve stem end surface grinding limit Less than 0.2 (0.008) O
Valve Clearance
Unit: mm (in)
P
Cold Hot* (reference data)
Intake 0.26 - 0.34 (0.010 - 0.013) 0.304 - 0.416 (0.012 - 0.016)
Exhaust 0.29 - 0.37 (0.011 - 0.015) 0.308 - 0.432 (0.012 - 0.017)
*: Approximately 80°C (176°F)

Valve Spring

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Free height mm (in) 46.52 (1.8315)

Standard 166-188 (16.9 - 19.2, 37.3 - 42.3) at 37.0 (1.457)
Pressure N (kg, lb) at height mm (in)
Limit 373 - 421 (38.0 - 42.9, 83.9 - 95.0) at 27.2 (1.071)
Out-of-square mm (in) Less than 2.0 (0.079)

Valve Lifter
Unit: mm (in)

Valve lifter outer diameter 33.977 - 33.987 (1.3377 - 1.3381)

Lifter lifter bore diameter 34.000 - 34.016 (1.3386 - 1.3392)
Clearance between lifter and lifter guide 0.013 - 0.039 (0.0005 - 0.0015)

SEM758G

Identification Mark Thickness mm (in)

788C 7.88 (0.3102)
790C 7.90 (0.3110)
792C 7.92 (0.3118)
794C 7.94 (0.3126)
796C 7.96 (0.3134)
798C 7.98 (0.3142)
800C 8.00 (0.3150)
802C 8.02 (03.157)
804C 8.04 (0.3165)
806C 8.06 (0.3173)
808C 8.08 (0.3181)
810C 8.10 (0.3189)
812C 8.12 (0.3197)
814C 8.14 (0.3205)
816C 8.16 (0.3213)
818C 8.18 (0.3220)
820C 8.20 (0.3228)
822C 8.22 (0.3236)
824C 8.24 (0.3244)
826C 8.26 (0.3252)
828C 8.28 (0.3260)
830C 8.30 (0.3268)
832C 8.32 (0.3276)
834C 8.34 (0.3283)
836C 8.36 (0.3291)

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Valve Guide
Unit: mm (in) A

EM

SEM950E

Standard Service E
Valve guide Outer diameter 10.023 - 10.034 (0.3946 - 0.3950) 10.223 - 10.234 (0.4025 - 0.4029)
Valve guide Inner diameter (Finished size) 6.000 - 6.018 (0.2362 - 0.2369)
F
Cylinder head valve guide hole diameter 9.975 - 9.996 (0.3927 - 0.3935) 10.175 - 10.196 (0.4006 - 0.4014)
Interference fit of valve guide 0.027 - 0.059 (0.0011 - 0.0023)
Standard Limit G
Valve to valve guide clear- Intake 0.020 - 0.053 (0.0008 - 0.0021) 0.08 (0.0031)
ance Exhaust 0.040 - 0.073 (0.0016 - 0.0029) 0.1 (0.004)
H
Intake — 0.24 (0.0094)
Valve deflection
Exhaust — 0.28 (0.0110)
Projection length “L” 12.6 - 12.8 (0.496 - 0.504) I

Valve Seat
O

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Unit: mm (in)

SEM021EB

SEM621F

Standard Service

Cylinder head seat recess diameter Intake 38.000 - 38.016 (1.4961 - 1.4967) 38.500 - 38.516 (1.5157 - 1.5164)
(D) Exhaust 32.200 - 32.216 (1.2677 - 1.2683) 32.700 - 32.716 (1.2874 - 1.2880)
Intake 0.081 - 0.113 (0.0032 - 0.0044)
Valve seat interference fit
Exhaust 0.064 - 0.096 (0.0025 - 0.0038)
Intake 38.097 - 38.113 (1.4999 - 1.5005) 38.597 - 38.613 (1.5196 - 1.5202)
Valve seat outer diameter (d)
Exhaust 32.280 - 32.296 (1.2709 - 1.2715) 32.780 - 32.796 (1.2905 - 1.2912)
Intake 5.9 - 6.0 (0.232 - 0.236) 5.05 - 5.15 (0.1988 - 0.2028)
Height (h)
Exhaust 5.9 - 6.0 (0.232 - 0.236) 4.95 - 5.05 (0.1949 - 0.1988)
Depth (H) 5.9 - 6.1 (0.232 - 0.240)
Intake 41.07 - 41.67 (1.6169 - 1.6405)
Depth (L)
Exhaust 41.00 - 41.60 (1.6142 - 1.6378)

CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING

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Unit: mm (in)

Standard Limit A
No. 1
0.045 - 0.086 (0.0018 - 0.0034)
Camshaft journal to bearing clearance 0.15 (0.0059)
No. 2, 3, 4 EM
0.035 - 0.076 (0.0014 - 0.0030)
No. 1
26.000 - 26.021 (1.0236 - 1.0244)
Inner diameter of camshaft bearing — C
No. 2, 3, 4
23.500 - 23.521 (0.9252 - 0.9260)
No. 1
25.935 - 25.955 (1.0211 - 1.0218) D
Outer diameter of camshaft journal —
No. 2, 3, 4
23.445 - 23.465 (0.9230 - 0.9238)
Camshaft runout [TIR*] Less than 0.02 (0.0008) 0.05 (0.0020) E
Camshaft sprocket runout [TIR*] Less than 0.15 (0.0059) —
Camshaft end play 0.115 - 0.188 (0.0045 - 0.0074) 0.24 (0.0094)
F
*: Total indicator reading

SEM671
J
Cam lobe height “A” Intake and exhaust 44.465 - 44.655 (1.7506 - 1.7581)
Wear limit of cam lobe height 0.2 (0.008)
K
CYLINDER BLOCK
Unit: mm (in)
L

O
SEM022EA

Standard Less than 0.03 (0.0012)

Surface distortion P
Limit 0.10 (0.0039)
Grade No. 1 95.500 - 95.510 (3.7598 - 3.7602)
Standard Grade No. 2 95.510 - 95.520 (3.7602 - 3.7606)
Cylinder bore Inner diameter
Grade No. 3 95.520 - 95.530 (3.7606 - 3.7610)
Wear limit 0.20 (0.0079)
Out-of-round (Difference between X and Y) Less than 0.015 (0.0006)

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Taper (Difference between A and C) Less than 0.015 (0.0006)
Grade No. A 63.993 - 63.994 (2.5194 - 2.5194)
Grade No. B 63.994 - 63.995 (2.5194 - 2.5195)
Grade No. C 63.995 - 63.996 (2.5195 - 2.5195)
Grade No. D 63.996 - 63.997 (2.5195 - 2.5196)
Grade No. E 63.997 - 63.998 (2.5196 - 2.5196)
Grade No. F 63.998 - 63.999 (2.5196 - 2.5196)
Grade No. G 63.999 - 64.000 (2.5196 - 2.5197)
Grade No. H 64.000 - 64.001 (2.5197 - 2.5197)
Grade No. J 64.001 - 64.002 (2.5197 - 2.5198)
Grade No. K 64.002 - 64.003 (2.5198 - 2.5198)
Grade No. L 64.003 - 64.004 (2.5198 - 2.5198)
Main journal inner
Grade No. M 64.004 - 64.005 (2.5198 - 2.5199)
diameter grade
Grade No. N 64.005 - 64.006 (2.5199 - 2.5199)
(Without bearing)
Grade No. P 64.006 - 64.007 (2.5199 - 2.5200)
Grade No. R 64.007 - 64.008 (2.5200 - 2.5200)
Grade No. S 64.008 - 64.009 (2.5200 - 2.5200)
Grade No. T 64.009 - 64.010 (2.5200 - 2.5201)
Grade No. U 64.010 - 64.011 (2.5201 - 2.5201)
Grade No. V 64.011 - 64.012 (2.5201 - 2.5202)
Grade No. W 64.012 - 64.013 (2.5202 - 2.5202)
Grade No. X 64.013 - 64.014 (2.5202 - 2.5202)
Grade No. Y 64.014 - 64.015 (2.5202 - 2.5203)
Grade No. 4 64.015 - 64.016 (2.5203 - 2.5203)
Grade No. 7 64.016 - 64.017 (2.5203 - 2.5203)
Difference in inner
diameter between Standard Less than 0.03 (0.0012)
cylinders

PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN

Available Piston
Unit: mm (in)

SEM882E

Grade No. 1 95.480 - 95.490 (3.7590 - 3.7594)

Grade No. 2 95.490 - 95.500 (3.7594 - 3.7598)
Piston skirt diameter “A” Standard
Grade No. 3 95.500 - 95.510 (3.7598 - 3.7602)
0.20 (0.0079) oversize (Service) 95.680 - 95.710 (3.7669 - 3.7681)
“a” dimension 41.0 (1.614)
Grade No. 0 21.989 - 21.995 (0.8657 - 0.8659)
Piston pin hole diameter
Grade No. 1 21.995 - 22.001 (0.8659 - 0.8662)
Piston-to-bore clearance to cylinder block 0.010 - 0.030 (0.0004 - 0.0012)

Piston Ring

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Unit: mm (in)

Standard Limit A
Top 0.045 - 0.080 (0.0018 - 0.0031) 0.11 (0.0043)
Side clearance 2nd 0.030 - 0.070 (0.0012 - 0.0028) 0.1 (0.004)
EM
Oil ring 0.065 - 0.135 (0.0026 - 0.0053) —
Top 0.23 - 0.33 (0.0091 - 0.0130) 0.54 (0.0213)
End gap 2nd 0.33 - 0.48 (0.0130 - 0.0189) 0.80 (0.0315) C
Oil (rail ring) 0.20 - 0.50 (0.0079 - 0.0197) 0.95 (0.0374)

Piston Pin
D
Unit: mm (in)

Grade No. 0 21.989 - 21.995 (0.8657 - 0.8659)

Piston pin outer diameter
Grade No. 1 21.995 - 22.001 (0.8659 - 0.8662) E
Interference fit of piston pin to piston 0.002 - 0.006 (0.0001 - 0.0002)

Piston pin to connecting rod bushing oil Standard 0.005 - 0.017 (0.0002 - 0.0007)
clearance F
Limit 0.030 (0.0012)
*: Values measured at ambient temperature of 20°C (68°F)

CONNECTING ROD G
Unit: mm (in)

Center distance 144.15 - 144.25 (5.6752 - 5.6791)

H
Bend [per 100 (3.94)] Limit 0.15 (0.0059)
Torsion [per 100 (3.94)] Limit 0.30 (0.0118)
Connecting rod small end inner diameter 23.980 - 24.000 (0.9441 - 0.9449) I
Piston pin bushing inner diame- Grade No. 0 22.000 - 22.006 (0.8661 - 0.8664)
ter* Grade No. 1 22.006 - 22.012 (0.8664 - 0.8666)
Connecting rod big end inner diameter 55.000 - 55.013 (2.1654 - 2.1659)
J

Standard 0.20 - 0.35 (0.0079 - 0.0138)

Side clearance
Limit 0.40 (0.0157)
K
*: After installing in connecting rod

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CRANKSHAFT
Unit: mm (in)

SEM645 SEM715

Grade No. A 59.975 - 59.974 (2.3612 - 2.3612)

Grade No. B 59.974 - 59.973 (2.3612 - 2.3611)
Grade No. C 59.973 - 59.972 (2.3611 - 2.3611)
Grade No. D 59.972 - 59.971 (2.3611 - 2.3611)
Grade No. E 59.971 - 59.970 (2.3611 - 2.3610)
Grade No. F 59.970 - 59.969 (2.3610 - 2.3610)
Grade No. G 59.969 - 59.968 (2.3610 - 2.3609)
Grade No. H 59.968 - 59.967 (2.3609 - 2.3609)
Grade No. J 59.967 - 59.966 (2.3609 - 2.3609)
Grade No. K 59.966 - 59.965 (2.3609 - 2.3608)
Grade No. L 59.965 - 59.964 (2.3608 - 2.3608)
Grade No. M 59.964 - 59.963 (2.3608 - 2.3607)
Main journal dia. “Dm” grade
Grade No. N 59.963 - 59.962 (2.3607 - 2.3607)
Grade No. P 59.962 - 59.961 (2.3607 - 2.3607)
Grade No. R 59.961 - 59.960 (2.3607 - 2.3606)
Grade No. S 59.960 - 59.959 (2.3606 - 2.3606)
Grade No. T 59.959 - 59.958 (2.3606 - 2.3605)
Grade No. U 59.958 - 59.957 (2.3605 - 2.3605)
Grade No. V 59.957 - 59.956 (2.3605 - 2.3605)
Grade No. W 59.956 - 59.955 (2.3605 - 2.3604)
Grade No. X 59.955 - 59.954 (2.3604 - 2.3604)
Grade No. Y 59.954 - 59.953 (2.3604 - 2.3603)
Grade No. 4 59.953 - 59.952 (2.3603 - 2.3603)
Grade No. 7 59.952 - 59.951 (2.3603 - 2.3603)
Grade No. 0 51.968 - 51.974 (2.0460 - 2.0462)
Pin journal dia. “Dp” Grade No. 1 51.962 - 51.968 (2.0457 - 2.0460)
Grade No. 2 51.956 - 51.962 (2.0445 - 2.0457)
Center distance “r” 40.36 - 40.44 (1.5890 - 1.5921)
Out-of-round (Difference be-
Standard Less than 0.002 (0.0001)
tween X and Y)
Taper (Difference between A
Standard Less than 0.002 (0.0001)
and B)
Runout [TIR*] Limit Less than 0.10 (0.0039)
Standard 0.10 - 0.25 (0.0039 - 0.0098)
End play
Limit 0.30 (0.0118)
*: Total indicator reading

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AVAILABLE MAIN BEARING A

EM

SEM175F
E
Identification color
Grade number Thickness “T” mm (in) Width “W” mm (in) Remarks
(UPR/LWR)
0 2.000 - 2.003 (0.0787 - 0.0789) Black
F
1 2.003 - 2.006 (0.0789 - 0.0790) Brown
2 2.006 - 2.009 (0.0790 - 0.0791) Green
3 2.009 - 2.012 (0.0791 - 0.0792) Yellow Grade is the same for G
upper and lower bear-
4 2.012 - 2.015 (0.0792 - 0.0793) Blue ings.
5 2.015 - 2.018 (0.0793 - 0.0794) Pink
H
6 2.018 - 2.021 (0.0794 - 0.0796) Purple
7 2.021 - 2.024 (0.0796 - 0.0797) White
UPP 2.003 - 2.006 (0.0789 - 0.0790) I
01 Brown/Black
LWR 2.000 - 2.003 (0.0787 - 0.0789)
UPR 2.006 - 2.009 (0.0790 - 0.0791) 19.9 - 20.1
12
(0.783 - 0.791)
Green/Brown J
LWR 2.003 - 2.006 (0.0789 - 0.0790)
UPR 2.009 - 2.012 (0.0791 - 0.0792)
23 Yellow/Green
LWR 2.006 - 2.009 (0.0790 - 0.0791) K
UPR 2.012 - 2.015 (0.0792 - 0.0793) Grade is different for up-
34 Blue/Yellow
LWR 2.009 - 2.012 (0.0791 - 0.0792) per and lower bearings.

UPR 2.015 - 2.018 (0.0793 - 0.0794)

L
45 Pink/Blue
LWR 2.012 - 2.015 (0.0792 - 0.0793)
UPR 2.018 - 2.021 (0.0794 - 0.0796) M
56 Purple/Pink
LWR 2.015 - 2.018 (0.0793 - 0.0794)
UPR 2.021 - 2.024 (0.0796 - 0.0797)
67 White/Purple
LWR 2.018 - 2.021 (0.0794 - 0.0796) N

Undersize
Unit: mm (in)
O
Thickness Main journal diameter “Dm”
Grind so that bearing clearance is the spec-
0.25 (0.0098) 2.132 - 2.140 (0.0839 - 0.0843)
ified value. P
CONNECTING ROD BEARING

Grade number Thickness “T” mm (in) Identification color (mark)

0 1.500 - 1.503 (0.0591 - 0.0592) Black

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1 1.503 - 1.506 (0.0592 - 0.0593) Brown
2 1.506 - 1.509 (0.0593 - 0.0594) Green

Undersize
Unit: mm (in)

Thickness Crank pin journal diameter “Dp”

Grind so that bearing clearance is the spec-
0.25 (0.0098) 1.626 - 1.634 (0.0640 - 0.0643)
ified value.

MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS
Unit: mm (in)

Drive plate deflection [TIR]* - on torque converter mount surface Less than 0.35 (0.0138)
Drive plate deflection [TIR]* - on ring gear 0.5 (0.0197)
Flywheel runout [TIR]* limit Less than 0.45 (0.0177)
Less than 1.3 (0.051) or less under 100N (22.48
Flywheel axial displacement limit measured at 250mm (9.84 in)
lb) force.
*: Total indicator reading

BEARING CLEARANCE
Unit: mm (in)

Standard 0.035 - 0.045 (0.0014 - 0.0018)*

Main bearing clearance
Limit 0.065 (0.0026)

Connecting rod bearing clear- Standard 0.034 - 0.059 (0.0013 - 0.0023)*

ance Limit 0.070 (0.0028)
*: Actual clearance

Revision: August 2007 EM-144 2007 Maxima