Engine Unit Disassembly

Loosen the 2 bolts and remove the bracket together with the 2 bolts.

Remove the bolt and guide.

Remove the O-ring from the guide.

Remove the bolt, nut and stay.

Remove the bolt, nut and stay.

Disconnect the air-fuel ratio sensor connector.

Remove the 4 bolts and heat insulator.

Remove the 5 nuts, manifold converter and gasket.

Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the water inlet from the cylinder block.

Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, pipe and gasket.

Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, pipe and gasket.

Remove the union bolt.

Remove the plug from the cylinder block.

Disconnect the No. 3 and No. 4 water by-pass hoses.

Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, pipe and gasket.

Using SST, remove the oil filter.

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Disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses from the oil cooler.

Remove the union bolt, nut, plate washer, oil cooler and O-ring.

Lift the engine upward using the transmission jack.

NOTICE:

Do not lift the engine more than necessary.

Remove the bolt, nut and V-ribbed belt tensioner.

Disconnect the oil control valve connector.

Remove the bolt and oil control valve.

Disconnect the sensor connector.

Remove the nut and sensor.

Remove the bolt and condenser.

Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the sensor.

Disconnect the sensor connector.

Using SST, remove the sensor and gasket.

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Disconnect the sensor connector.

Remove the bolt and sensor.

Disconnect the 4 ignition coil connectors.

Remove the 4 bolts and 4 ignition coils.

Disconnect the ventilation hose from the ventilation valve.

Using a 22 mm deep socket wrench, remove the ventilation valve.

Disconnect the 2 ventilation hoses from the cylinder head cover.

Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 engine wires.

Remove the 8 bolts, 2 nuts and cylinder head cover.

Using SST, remove the oil filter.

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Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the oil filter union.

Disconnect the sensor connector.

Remove the connector clamp.

Remove the wire harness from the wire harness clamp bracket.

Remove the wire harness clamp.

Remove the bolt and sensor.

Using SST, remove the 4 bolts and water pump pulley.

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Remove the clamp of the crankshaft position sensor from the water pump.

Disconnect the wire of the crankshaft position sensor from the clamp bracket.

Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and clamp bracket.

Using a screwdriver, pry between the water pump and cylinder block, and then remove the water pump.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the water pump and cylinder block.

Remove the oil pan drain plug and gasket.

Install the No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers with the bolts.

Torque:

38 N*m{387 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf}

Attach the sling device to the engine hangers and chain block.

Remove the 12 bolts and 2 nuts.

Insert the blade of an oil pan seal cutter between the crankcase, chain cover and oil pan and cut off the applied sealer and remove the oil pan.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the contact surface of the crankcase, chain cover and oil pan.

Using SST, fix the pulley in place and loosen the pulley bolt.

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Remove the crankshaft pulley.

HINT:

If necessary, remove the pulley and pulley bolt using SST.

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Remove the 2 nuts, chain tensioner and gasket.

NOTICE:

Do not turn the crankshaft without the chain tensioner.

Using an E10 "torx" socket, remove the stud bolt for the V-ribbed belt tensioner.

Remove the 11 bolts and 2 nuts.

Remove the timing chain cover by prying the portions between the timing chain cover, cylinder head and cylinder block with a screwdriver.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the timing chain cover, cylinder head and cylinder block.

Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal.

Place the oil seal retainer on wooden blocks.

Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new oil seal.

NOTICE:

Keep the lip free of foreign objects.

Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing gear case edge.

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NOTICE:

Do not tap the oil seal at an angle.

Remove the bolt and timing chain guide.

Remove the bolt and chain tensioner slipper.

Remove the 2 bolts and chain vibration damper.

Turn the crankshaft by 90° counterclockwise to align the adjusting hole of the oil pump drive shaft sprocket with the groove of the oil pump.

Insert a 4 mm diameter bar into the adjusting hole of the oil pump drive shaft sprocket to lock the gear in position, and then remove the nut.

Remove the bolt, chain tensioner plate and spring.

Remove the oil pump drive sprocket, oil pump drive shaft sprocket and No. 2 chain.

Remove the 3 bolts, oil pump and gasket.

Using several steps, uniformly loosen and remove the 20 bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.

Remove the 10 bearing caps, then remove the camshaft and No. 2 camshaft.

Using several steps, uniformly loosen and remove the 10 cylinder head bolts and 10 plate washers with a 10 mm bi-hexagon wrench in the sequence shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Head warpage or cracking could result from removing the bolts in the wrong order.

Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, pry between the cylinder head and cylinder block, and remove the cylinder head.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head and cylinder block.

Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the plug and gasket.

Remove the oil control valve filter.

Using a knife, cut off the lip of the oil seal.

Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, pry out the oil seal.

NOTICE:

After removing, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.

Using several steps, uniformly loosen and remove the 11 bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.

Remove the crankcase by prying the portions between the crankcase and cylinder block.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the crankcase and cylinder block.

Remove the O-ring from the cylinder block.

Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while moving the connecting rod back and forth.

Standard thrust clearance:

0.160 to 0.362 mm (0.0063 to 0.0143 in.)

Maximum thrust clearance:

0.362 mm (0.0143 in.)

Using marking paint, write the matched cylinder number on each connecting rod and cap.

HINT:

The matchmarks in the connecting rods and caps are for ensuring correct reassembly.

Using a 12 mm socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and connecting rod cap.

Clean the crank pin and bearing.

Check the crank pin and bearing for pitting and scratches.

Lay a strip of Plastigage on the crank pin.

Check that the front mark of the connecting rod cap is facing in the correct direction.

Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads and under the heads of the connecting rod bolts.

Using a 12 mm socket wrench, tighten the bolts in several passes to the specified torque.

Torque:

24.5 N*m{250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf}

Mark the front of the connecting rod bolts with paint.

Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.

Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.

Using a 12 mm socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and connecting rod cap.

Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.

Standard oil clearance:

0.024 to 0.048 mm (0.0009 to 0.0019 in.)

Maximum oil clearance:

0.08 mm (0.0032 in.)

NOTICE:

Remove the Plastigage completely after the measurement.

HINT:

If replacing a bearing, select a new one with the same number as marked on the connecting rod. There are 3 sizes of standard bearings, marked "1", "2" and "3" accordingly.

Standard connecting rod large end bore diameter:

Mark	Specified Condition
Mark 1	51.000 to 51.007 mm (2.0079 to 2.0082 in.)
Mark 2	51.008 to 51.013 mm (2.0082 to 2.0084 in.)
Mark 3	51.014 to 51.020 mm (2.0084 to 2.0087 in.)

Standard connecting rod bearing thickness:

Mark	Specified Condition
Mark 1	1.485 to 1.488 mm (0.0585 to 0.0586 in.)
Mark 2	1.489 to 1.491 mm (0.0586 to 0.0587 in.)
Mark 3	1.492 to 1.494 mm (0.0587 to 0.0588 in.)

Standard crankshaft pin diameter:

Mark	Specified Condition
-	47.990 to 48.000 (1.8894 to 1.8898 in.)

Using a ridge reamer, remove all the carbon from the top of the cylinder.

Push the piston, connecting rod assembly and upper bearing through the top of the cylinder block.

HINT:

1. Keep the bearing, connecting rod and cap together.
   

1. Arrange the piston and connecting rod assemblies in the correct order.
   

Using a piston ring expander, remove the 2 compression rings.

Remove the 2 side rails and expander by hand.

Using a small screwdriver, pry out the 2 snap rings.

Gradually heat the piston up to 80 to 90°C (176 to 194°F).

Using a plastic-faced hammer and brass bar, lightly tap out the piston pin, then remove the connecting rod.

HINT:

1. The piston and pin are a matched set.
   

1. Arrange the piston, pin, ring, connecting rod and bearings in the correct order.
   

Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while prying the crankshaft back and forth with a screwdriver.

Standard thrust clearance:

0.04 to 0.24 mm (0.0016 to 0.0095 in.)

Maximum thrust clearance:

0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)

HINT:

The thrust washer thickness is 1.93 to 1.98 mm (0.0760 to 0.0780 in.).

Clean each main journal and bearing.

Check each main journal and bearing for pitting and scratches.

Install the upper bearing with an oil groove onto the cylinder block.

NOTICE:

Do not apply engine oil to the contact surfaces of the cylinder block and crankshaft bearing.

Install the lower bearing onto the bearing cap.

NOTICE:

Do not apply engine oil to the contact surfaces of the cylinder block and crankshaft bearing cap.

Place the crankshaft onto the cylinder block.

Lay a strip of Plastigage across each journal.

Examine the front marks and numbers, and install the bearing caps onto the cylinder block in the order shown in the illustration.

Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads and under the heads of the bearing cap bolts.

Using several steps, uniformly install and tighten the 10 bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.

Torque:

40 N*m{408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf}

Mark the front of the bearing cap bolts with paint.

Retighten the 10 bearing cap bolts by 90°.

Check that the paint marks are at a 90° angle to the front.

Remove the bearing caps.

Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.

Standard oil clearance:

0.017 to 0.040 mm (0.0007 to 0.0016 in.)

Maximum oil clearance:

0.050 mm (0.0020 in.)

NOTICE:

Remove the Plastigage completely after the measurement.

HINT:

If replacing a bearing, select a new one with the same number. If the number of the bearing cannot be determined, calculate the correct bearing number by adding together the numbers imprinted on the cylinder block and crankshaft. Then select a new bearing with the calculated number. There are 4 sizes of standard bearings, marked "1", "2", "3" and "4" accordingly.

EXAMPLE

1. Imprinted number on the cylinder block is 3.
   

1. Imprinted number on the crankshaft is 4.
   3 + 4 = 7
   Select the bearing marked "3".
   

   Standard cylinder block journal bore diameter:

   Mark	Specified Condition
   0	59.000 to 59.002 mm (2.3228 to 2.3229 in.)
   1	59.003 to 59.004 mm (2.3230 to 2.3230 in.)
   2	59.005 to 59.006 mm (2.3230 to 2.3231 in.)
   3	59.007 to 59.009 mm (2.3231 to 2.3232 in.)
   4	59.010 to 59.011 mm (2.3232 to 2.3233 in.)
   5	59.012 to 59.013 mm (2.3233 to 2.3234 in.)
   6	59.014 to 59.016 mm (2.3234 to 2.3235 in.)

Standard crankshaft journal diameter:

Mark	Specified Condition
0	54.999 to 55.000 mm (2.1653 to 2.1654 in.)
1	54.997 to 54.998 mm (2.1652 to 2.1653 in.)
2	54.995 to 54.996 mm (2.1652 to 2.1652 in.)
3	54.993 to 54.994 mm (2.1651 to 2.1651 in.)
4	54.991 to 54.992 mm (2.1650 to 2.1650 in.)
5	54.988 to 54.990 mm (2.1649 to 2.1650 in.)

Standard bearing center wall thickness:

Mark	Specified Condition
1	1.993 to 1.996 mm (0.0785 to 0.0786 in.)
2	1.997 to 1.999 mm (0.0786 to 0.0787 in.)
3	2.000 to 2.002 mm (0.0787 to 0.0788 in.)
4	2.003 to 2.005 mm (0.0789 to 0.0789 in.)

Using several steps, uniformly loosen and remove the 10 bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.

Remove the 5 bearing caps from the cylinder block.

Remove the crankshaft from the cylinder block.