REMOVE OIL FILLER CAP
REMOVE VENTILATION VALVE
Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the ventilation hose from the valve.
Remove the valve.
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Remove the 19 bolts, 2 nuts, cover and 2 gaskets.
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with timing mark 0 of the timing chain cover.
Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing gear and sprocket are aligned with the timing marks of the No. 1 bearing cap, as shown in the illustration.
Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley and remove the pulley set bolt.
Using the set bolt and SST, remove the pulley bolt and pulley.
REMOVE NO. 2 OIL PAN
Remove the drain plug and gasket.
Remove the 20 bolts and 2 nuts.
Insert the blade of oil pan seal cutter between the oil pans. Cut through the applied sealer and remove the No. 2 oil pan.
Note
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the oil pans.
REMOVE OIL STRAINER
Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, oil strainer and gasket.
REMOVE NO. 1 OIL PAN
Remove the 16 bolts and 2 nuts.
Remove the oil pan by prying between the oil pan and cylinder block with a screwdriver.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Note
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder block and oil pan.
Remove the O-ring.
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER
Remove the 19 bolts and 2 nuts shown in the illustration.
Remove the timing chain cover by prying between the timing chain cover and cylinder head or cylinder block with a screwdriver.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Note
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head, cylinder block and timing chain cover.
Remove the 3 O-rings.
Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the timing gear case plug.
REMOVE WATER PUMP
Remove the 8 bolts, water pump and gasket.
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL
Place the timing chain cover on wooden blocks.
Using a screwdriver with its tip taped, pry out the oil seal.
Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing chain cover edge.
Tech Tips
When installing the crankshaft pulley, check the shape of the pulley. The correct pulley has a groove Click here.
Note
Keep the lip free from foreign matter.
Do not tap the oil seal at an angle.
Apply a light coat of MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
REMOVE OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE
Using a 27 mm socket wrench, remove the plug and gasket.
Remove the valve spring and relief valve.
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE
Remove the 2 bolts, timing chain guide and O-ring.
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER
Note
When the chain tensioner is removed, do not rotate the crankshaft.
When the chain is removed and the camshaft needs to be rotated, rotate the crankshaft 90° to the right.
Move the stopper plate upward to release the lock, and push the plunger deep into the tensioner.
Move the stopper plate downward to set the lock, and insert a 1.27 mm hexagon wrench into the stopper plate's hole.
Remove the bolt, nut, chain tensioner and gasket.
REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER
Remove the bolt and tensioner slipper.
REMOVE VIBRATION DAMPER
Remove the 2 bolts and vibration damper.
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY SET KEY
Remove the 2 pulley set keys from the crankshaft.
REMOVE OIL JET
Remove the bolt, oil jet and gasket.
REMOVE CAMSHAFT
Uniformly loosen the 21 bearing cap bolts in several passes in the order shown in the illustration. Then remove the oil delivery pipe, O-ring and 9 bearing caps.
Remove the 9 bearing caps, oil delivery pipe, O-ring and 2 camshafts.
Note
Place the camshaft on a flat surface, maintain this position and loosen the bolts uniformly.
Do not pry the camshaft with a tool by applying excessive force to it.
Do not damage the reception part of the exhaust on the cylinder head side.
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET
Fix the camshaft with a vise, and then remove the sprocket bolt and camshaft timing sprocket.
Note
Be careful not to damage the camshaft.
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR
Remove the flange bolt of the camshaft timing gear.
Note
Be sure not to remove the other 3 bolts.
If planning to reuse the gear, be sure to release the straight pin lock before installing the gear.
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD
Using a 10 mm bi-hexagon wrench, uniformly loosen the 10 bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration. Remove the 10 cylinder head bolts and plate washers.
Note
Be careful not to drop washers into the cylinder head.
Head warpage or cracking could result from removing bolts in an incorrect order.
Remove the cylinder head and gasket.
REMOVE OIL FILTER
Using SST, remove the oil filter.
REMOVE OIL FILTER UNION
Using a 27 mm socket wrench, remove the oil filter union.
REMOVE OIL FILTER BRACKET
Remove the oil filter bracket union bolt, gasket and oil filter union.
Remove the oil filter bracket and O-ring.
Remove the O-ring from the oil filter bracket union bolt.
REMOVE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER
Remove the 6 bolts.
Using a screwdriver with its tip taped, pry out the oil seal retainer.
REMOVE VALVE ROCKER ARM
Tech Tips
Each rocker arm must be reinstalled to its original location.
REMOVE VALVE STEM CAP
Tech Tips
Each valve stem cap must be reinstalled to its original location.
REMOVE VALVE LASH ADJUSTER
Tech Tips
Each lash adjuster must be reinstalled to its original location.
REMOVE INTAKE VALVE
Using SST and wooden blocks, compress the compression spring and remove the valve retainer locks.
Remove the retainer, compression spring, valve, valve spring and spring seat.
Tech Tips
Each intake valve must be reinstalled to its original location.
REMOVE EXHAUST VALVE
Using SST and wooden blocks, compress the compression spring and remove the valve retainer locks.
Remove the retainer, compression spring, valve, valve spring and spring seat.
Tech Tips
Each exhaust valve must be reinstalled to its original location.
REMOVE VALVE STEM OIL SEAL
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the oil seal.
REMOVE OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER
Using an 8 mm hexagon wrench, remove the screw plug.
Remove the oil control valve filter and gasket.
REMOVE NO. 1 HEAD STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 screw plugs.
REMOVE NO. 2 HEAD STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG
Using a 9 mm hexagon wrench, remove the screw plug.
INSPECT CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while moving the connecting rod back and forth.
| Standard thrust clearance |
|---|
| 0.15 to 0.35 mm (0.006 to 0.014 in.) |
| Maximum thrust clearance |
|---|
| 0.40 mm (0.016 in.) |
If the thrust clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the connecting rod assembly(s). If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
INSPECT CONNECTING ROD OIL CLEARANCE
Check that the matchmarks on the connecting rod and cap are aligned to ensure the correct reassembly.
Tech Tips
The matchmarks on the connecting rods and caps are for ensuring the correct reassembly.
Remove the 2 connecting rod cap bolts.
Using the 2 removed connecting rod cap bolts, remove the connecting rod cap and lower bearing by wiggling the connecting rod cap right and left.
Tech Tips
Keep the lower bearing inserted to the 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.
Install the connecting rod cap.
Note
Do not turn the crankshaft.
Match the numbered connecting rod cap with the connecting rod.
Align the pins of the connecting rod cap with the pin holes of the connecting rod, and install the connecting rod cap.
Check that the front mark of the connecting rod cap is facing forward.
Install the connecting rod cap bolts.
Tech Tips
The connecting rod cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
If any connecting rod bolt is broken or deformed, replace it.
Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the heads of the connecting rod cap bolts.
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several passes.
If any one of the connecting rod cap bolts does not meet the torque specification, replace the cap bolts.
Mark the front of the connecting rod cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the connecting rod cap bolts 90°as shown.
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90°angle to the front.
Remove the 2 bolts and connecting rod cap.
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
| Standard oil clearance |
|---|
| 0.039 to 0.066 mm (0.0015 to 0.0026 in.) |
If the crank pin or bearing is damaged, replace the bearings. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
Tech Tips
If replacing a bearing, replace it with one that has the same number as its respective connecting rod cap. Each bearing's standard thickness is indicated by a 4, 5 or 6 mark on its surface.
| Standard bearing center wall thickness | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Completely remove the Plastigage.
REMOVE PISTON WITH CONNECTING ROD
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.
Tech Tips
Keep the bearing, connecting rod and cap together.
Arrange the piston and connecting rod assemblies in the correct order.
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while prying the crankshaft back and forth with a screwdriver.
| Standard thrust clearance |
|---|
| 0.020 to 0.220 mm (0.0008 to 0.0087 in.) |
| Maximum thrust clearance |
|---|
| 0.30 mm (0.0118 in.) |
If the thrust clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the thrust washers as a set.
| Thrust washer thickness |
|---|
| 2.440 to 2.490 mm (0.0961 to 0.0980 in.) |
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE
Uniformly loosen the 10 bearing cap bolts in several passes in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Keep the lower bearings and crankshaft bearing caps together.
Arrange the thrust washers in the correct order.
Clean each main journal and bearing.
Check each main journal and bearing for pitting and scratches.
If the journal or bearing is damaged, replace the bearings. If necessary, grind or replace the crankshaft.
Place the crankshaft on the cylinder block.
Lay a strip of Plastigage across each journal.
Install the 5 crankshaft bearing caps in their proper locations.
Note
Do not turn the crankshaft.
Install the crankshaft bearing cap bolts.
Tech Tips
The main bearing cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
If any of the main bearing cap bolts are broken or deformed, replace as necessary.
Install and uniformly tighten the 10 main bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
If any one of the main bearing cap bolts does not meet the torque specification, replace the main bearing cap bolt.
Mark the front of the bearing cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the bearing cap bolts by 90°in the numerical order above.
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90°angle to the front.
Remove the 10 bolts and 5 crankshaft bearing caps (above procedures).
Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
| Standard oil clearance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Maximum oil clearance |
|---|
| 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.) |
If the oil clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the crankshaft bearings. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
Tech Tips
If replacing the cylinder block, the bearing standard clearance will be 0.030 to 0.055 mm (0.0012 to 0.0022 in.).
Tech Tips
If replacing a bearing, first check the number on the cylinder block for the bearing's respective journal. Then replace the bearing with one that has the same number. Each bearing's standard thickness is indicated by a 1, 2 or 3 mark on its surface.
| Cylinder block main journal bore diameter (Reference): | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Standard bearing center wall thickness (Reference) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Completely remove the Plastigage.
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT
Lift out the crankshaft.
Remove the upper bearings and upper thrust washers from the cylinder block.
Tech Tips
Arrange the main bearing caps, bearings and thrust washers in the correct order.
REMOVE PISTON WITH PIN
Check fit between the piston and piston pin.
Try to move the piston back and forth on the piston pin.
If any movement is felt, replace the piston and pin as a set.
Remove the piston rings.
Using a piston ring expander, remove the 2 compression rings.
Remove the rail and expander by hand.
Tech Tips
Arrange the piston rings in the correct order only.
Disconnect the connecting rod from the piston.
Using a small screwdriver, pry off the snap ring from the piston.
Gradually heat the piston to approximately 80 to 90°C (176 to 194°F).
Using a brass bar and plastic-faced hammer, lightly tap out the piston pin and remove the connecting rod.
Tech Tips
The piston and pin are a matched set.
Arrange the pistons, pins, rings, connecting rods and bearings in the correct order.
REMOVE CYLINDER BLOCK WATER DRAIN COCK
REMOVE OIL NOZZLE
Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the oil nozzle.