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c. Install collared O-ring in front cover engine oil hole (left and right
sides).
d. Being careful not to move seal ring from the installation groove,
align dowel pins on chain case with the holes to install intake
valve timing control covers.
e. Tighten bolts in the numerical order as shown in the figure.
22. Install crankshaft pulley as follows:
a. Fix crankshaft using ring gear stopper [SST: KV10117700 (J-44716)].
b. Install crankshaft pulley, taking care not to damage front oil seal.
When press-fitting crankshaft pulley with a plastic hammer, tap on its center portion (not circumfer-
ence).
c. Tighten bolt.
d. Put a paint mark on crankshaft pulley aligning with angle mark
on crankshaft pulley bolt. Then, further retighten bolt by “60”
degrees (equivalent to one graduation).
23. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from front) to confirm it turns
smoothly.
24. For the following operations, perform steps in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in guide may generate a
pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this does not indicate an unusualness. Noise
will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Before starting engine, check the levels of engine coolant, lubrications and working fluid. If less than
required quantity, fill to the specified level.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
PBIC2045E
PBIC0918E
: 44.1 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
SEM751G
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d. Rotate crankshaft by 240 degrees clockwise (when viewed from
engine front) to align No. 5 cylinder at TDC of compression
stroke.
No. 5 cylinder at compression TDC
CAUTION:
If inspection was carried out with cold engine, make sure
values with fully warmed up engine are still within speci-
fications.
3. For measurements that are outside the specified range, perform adjustment below.
ADJUSTMENT
Perform adjustment depending on selected head thickness of valve lifter.
The specified valve lifter thickness is the dimension at normal temperatures. Ignore dimensional differ-
ences caused by temperature. Use the specifications for hot engine condition to adjust.
1. Remove camshaft. Refer to EM-83, "
REMOVAL" .
2. Remove valve lifters at the locations that are outside the standard.
3. Measure the center thickness of the removed valve lifters with a
micrometer.
4. Use the equation below to calculate valve lifter thickness for replacement.
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Measuring position (right bank) No. 1 CYL. No. 3 CYL. No. 5 CYL.
No. 5 cylinder at
TDCEXH×
INT×
Measuring position (left bank) No. 2 CYL. No. 4 CYL. No. 6 CYL.
No. 5 cylinder at
TDCINT×
EXH ×
PBIC2056E
KBIA0057E
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d. Turn all bolts “90” degrees clockwise (angle tightening).
e. Turn all bolts “90” degrees clockwise again [target: 90 degrees
(angle tightening)].
CAUTION:
Check and confirm the tightening angle by using angle
wrench (SST) and cylinder head bolt wrench (commercial
service tool). Avoid judgment by visual inspection without
SST.
Check tightening angle indicated on angle wrench (SST) indi-
cator plate.
4. After installing cylinder head, measure distance between front
end faces of cylinder block and cylinder head (left and right
banks).
If measurement is outside the specified range, re-install cylin-
der head.
5. Perform steps in reverse order of removal for the following operations.
Disassembly and AssemblyABS004X9
PBIC0888E
Standard : 14.1 - 14.9 mm (0.555 - 0.587 in)
EMQ0662D
1. Valve lifter 2. Valve collet 3. Valve spring retainer
4. Valve spring 5. Valve oil seal 6. Valve spring seat
7. Valve guide 8. Spark plug 9. Spark plug tube
PBIC2308E
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c. Turn all bolts another “90” degrees clockwise (Angle tightening).
CAUTION:
Use an angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-A)] to
check tightening angle. Do not make judgment by visual
inspection.
After installing mounting bolts, make sure that crankshaft can
be rotated smoothly by hand.
Check crankshaft end play. Refer to EM-136, "CRANKSHAFT
END PLAY" .
11. Inspect outer diameter of connecting rod bolt. Refer to EM-144,
"CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER DIAMETER" .
12. Install piston to connecting rod.
a. Using a snap ring pliers (commercial service tool), install a new snap ring to the groove of the piston rear
side.
Insert it fully into groove to install.
b. Install piston to connecting rod.
Using an industrial drier or similar tool, heat piston until piston pin can be pushed in by hand without
excess force [approx. 60 to 70 °C (140 to 158 °F)]. From the front to the rear, insert piston pin into pis-
ton and connecting rod.
Assemble so that the front mark on the piston crown and the
cylinder number on connecting rod are positioned as shown in
the figure.
c. Install a new snap ring to the groove of the piston front side.
Insert it fully into groove to install.
After installing, make sure connecting rod moves smoothly.
13. Using a piston ring expander (commercial service tool), install piston rings.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage piston.
If there is stamped mark on ring, mount it with marked side
up.
NOTE:
If there is no stamp on ring, no specific orientation is required
for installation.
Position each ring with the gap as shown in the figure refer-
ring to the piston front mark.
PBIC0921E
SEM838F
Stamped mark:
To p r i n g : —
Second ring : “R”
SEM757G
PBIC0808E
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14. Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connect-
ing rod cap.
When installing connecting rod bearings, apply engine oil to
the bearing surface (inside). Do not apply engine oil to the
back surface, but thoroughly clean it.
When installing, align connecting rod bearing stopper protru-
sion with the cutout of connecting rod to install.
Check the oil hole on connecting rod and that on the corre-
sponding bearing are aligned.
15. Install piston and connecting rod assembly to crankshaft.
Position crankshaft pin corresponding to connecting rod to be
installed onto the bottom dead center.
Apply engine oil sufficiently to cylinder bore, piston and crank-
shaft pin.
Match cylinder position with the cylinder number on connect-
ing rod to install.
Using a piston ring compressor (SST) or suitable tool, install
piston with the front mark on the piston crown facing the front
of engine.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cylinder wall and crankshaft pin, resulting from an interference of con-
necting rod big end.
16. Install connecting rod cap.
Match the stamped cylinder number marks on connecting rod
with those on cap to install.
Be sure that front mark on connecting rod cap is facing front
of engine.
17. Tighten connecting rod bolt as follows.
a. Apply engine oil to the threads and seats of connecting rod
bolts.
b. Tighten bolts.
c. Then tighten all bolts “90” degrees clockwise (Angle tightening).
CAUTION:
Always use an angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-
A)]. Avoid tightening based on visual check alone.
After tightening bolt, make sure that the crankshaft rotates
smoothly.
Check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to EM-136, "CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE"
18. Install baffle plate to main bearing beam.
PBIC0266E
SEM620
PBIC0809E
: 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
SEM953E
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00100
Standard and LimitABS004XK
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Cylinder arrangementV-6
Displacement cm
3 (cu in)3,498 (213.45)
Bore and stroke mm (in)95.5 x 81.4 (3.76 x 3.205)
Valve arrangementDOHC
Firing order1-2-3-4-5-6
Number of piston ringsCompression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings4
Compression ratio10.3
Compression pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2 , psi)/300 rpmStandard 1,275 (13.0, 185)
Minimum 981 (10.0, 142)
Differential limit between cylinders 98 (1.0, 14)
Cylinder number
Va l v e t i m i n g
(Intake valve timing control - “OFF”)
Unit: degree
abcde f
240 238 - 6 64 8 52
SEM713A
PBIC0187E
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MAIN BEARING
Undersize
Unit: mm (in)
Main Bearing Oil Clearance
Unit: mm (in)
*: Actual clearanceGrade number UPR/LWR Thickness “T” mm (in) Width “W” mm (in) Identification color Remarks
0 — 2.000 - 2.003 (0.0787 - 0.0789)
19.9 - 20.1
(0.783 - 0.791)Black
Grade is the same
for upper and lower
bearings. 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
4 — 2.012 - 2.015 (0.0792 - 0.0793) Blue
5 — 2.015 - 2.018 (0.0793 - 0.0794) Pink
6 — 2.018 - 2.021 (0.0794 - 0.0796) Purple
7 — 2.021 - 2.024 (0.0796 - 0.0797) White
01UPP 2.003 - 2.006 (0.0789 - 0.0790) Brown
Grade is different
for upper and lower
bearings. LWR 2.000 - 2.003 (0.0787 - 0.0789) Black
12UPR 2.006 - 2.009 (0.0790 - 0.0791) Green
LWR 2.003 - 2.006 (0.0789 - 0.0790) Brown
23UPR 2.009 - 2.012 (0.0791 - 0.0792) Yellow
LWR 2.006 - 2.009 (0.0790 - 0.0791) Green
34UPR 2.012 - 2.015 (0.0792 - 0.0793) Blue
LWR 2.009 - 2.012 (0.0791 - 0.0792) Yellow
45UPR 2.015 - 2.018 (0.0793 - 0.0794) Pink
LWR 2.012 - 2.015 (0.0792 - 0.0793) Blue
56UPR 2.018 - 2.021 (0.0794 - 0.0796) Purple
LWR 2.015 - 2.018 (0.0793 - 0.0794) Pink
67UPR 2.021 - 2.024 (0.0796 - 0.0797) White
LWR 2.018 - 2.021 (0.0794 - 0.0796) Purple
SEM175F
Items Thickness Main journal diameter “Dm”
0.25 (0.0098) 2.132 - 2.140 (0.0839 - 0.0843) Grind so that bearing clearance is the specified value.
Items Standard Limit
Main bearing oil clearance 0.035 - 0.045 (0.0014 - 0.0018)* 0.065 (0.0026)
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CONNECTING ROD BEARING
Undersize
Unit: mm (in)
Connecting Rod Bearing Oil Clearance
Unit: mm (in)
*: Actual clearanceGrade number Thickness “T” mm (in) Identification color (mark)
0 1.500 - 1.503 (0.0591 - 0.0592) Black
1 1.503 - 1.506 (0.0592 - 0.0593) Brown
2 1.506 - 1.509 (0.0593 - 0.0594) Green
Items Thickness Crank pin journal diameter “Dp”
0.25 (0.0098) 1.626 - 1.634 (0.0640 - 0.0643) Grind so that bearing clearance is the specified value.
Items Standard Limit
Connecting rod bearing oil clearance 0.034 - 0.059 (0.0013 - 0.0023)* 0.070 (0.0028)
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ROCKER COVER
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INSTALLATION
1. Apply liquid gasket to joint part of cylinder head and camshaft
bracket as follows:
NOTE:
The figure shows an example of left bank side [zoomed in
shows camshaft bracket (No. 1)]. Apply only to camshaft bracket
(No. 1) for right bank side.
a. Refer to the figure “a” to apply liquid gasket to joint part of cam-
shaft bracket (both No. 1 and No. 6) and cylinder head.
b. Refer to the figure “b” to apply liquid gasket in 90 degrees to the
figure “a”.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
2. Install rocker cover.
Check if rocker cover gasket is not dropped from installation groove of rocker cover.
3. Tighten bolts in two steps separately in numerical order as
shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Do not hold oil filler neck (right bank) not to damage it.
NOTE:
Tighten No. 10 bolt of the right bank and No. 10 and No. 12 bolts
of the left bank from cowl top panel hole with using tool.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
PBIC2444E
1st step : 2.0 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 18 in-lb)
2nd step : 8.3 N·m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
PBIC0027E
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5. Remove intake valve timing control cover as follows:
a. Loosen and remove mounting bolts in the reverse order as
shown in the figure.
b . U s e s e a l c u t t e r [ S S T: K V 1 0 1111 0 0 ( J 3 7 2 2 8 ) ] o r e q u i v a l e n t t o o l
to cut liquid gasket for removal.
CAUTION:
Exercise care not to damage mating surfaces.
Pull out cover keeping levelness without an angle, as
inner part of cover is engaged with the center of camshaft
sprocket (INT).
6. Remove O-rings from front cover.
7. Obtain No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke as follows:
a. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise to align the TDC identifica-
tion notch (without paint mark) with timing indicator on front
cover.
b. Make sure that both intake and exhaust cam noses of No. 1 cyl-
inder (engine front side of left bank) are located as shown in the
figure.
If not, turn crankshaft pulley one revolution (360 degrees) and
align as shown in the figure.
8. Remove crankshaft pulley as follows:
PBIC0051E
SBIA0374E
PBIC2341E
KBIA0400J