Nissan Altima 2007 2013 Engine Mechanical

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ENGINE

SECTION
ENGINE MECHANICAL
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CONTENTS
QR25DE AIR CLEANER FILTER ..................................... 18 F
Removal and Installation .........................................18
PRECAUTION ............................................... 4
CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE .................. 19 G
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 4 Camshaft valve clearence .......................................19
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- COMPRESSION PRESSURE ........................... 22
SIONER" ................................................................... 4 Compression pressure ............................................22 H
Precaution for Draining Coolant ................................ 4
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ................. 4 ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ................................. 24
Precaution for Removal and Disassembly ................ 4 AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ....................... 24 I
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
Removal and Installation .........................................24
ment .......................................................................... 4
Precaution for Assembly and Installation .................. 4 INTAKE MANIFOLD ......................................... 25 J
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening .......................... 5 Removal and Installation .........................................25
Precaution for Liquid Gasket ..................................... 5
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY
PREPARATION ............................................ 7 CATALYST ........................................................ 29 K
Removal and Installation .........................................29
PREPARATION ................................................... 7
Special Service Tool ................................................. 7 OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ......................... 31 L
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 9 Removal and Installation .........................................31
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS .............................. 12 IGNITION COIL ................................................. 34
Removal and Installation .........................................34 M
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................12 FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ................ 35
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise ..................... 12 Removal and Installation .........................................35 N
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom ....................................................... 12 ROCKER COVER ............................................. 38
Removal and Installation .........................................38
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .................... 14 O
CAMSHAFT ....................................................... 40
SPARK PLUG ....................................................14 Removal and Installation .........................................40
Removal and Installation ......................................... 14 Inspection After Installation .....................................47
P
Valve Clearance ......................................................48
DRIVE BELTS ....................................................16
Checking Drive Belts ............................................... 16 TIMING CHAIN .................................................. 51
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 16 Removal and Installation .........................................51
Removal and Installation ......................................... 16
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-ten- OIL SEAL .......................................................... 60
sioner ...................................................................... 17 Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal ..............60

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 Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal ............. 60 SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) .... 122
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal .............. 61 Removal and Installation ....................................... 122
CYLINDER HEAD .............................................. 63 DRIVE BELTS .................................................. 124
On-Vehicle Service ................................................. 63 Checking Drive Belts ............................................. 124
Removal and Installation ........................................ 63 Tension Adjustment .............................................. 124
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 65 Removal and Installation ....................................... 124
Inspection After Disassembly ................................. 67 Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-ten-
sioner .................................................................... 125
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............... 72
AIR CLEANER FILTER .................................... 126
ENGINE ASSEMBLY ......................................... 72 Removal and Installation ....................................... 126
Removal and Installation ........................................ 72
CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE ................. 127
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ............. 77 Valve Clearance .................................................... 127
CYLINDER BLOCK ........................................... 77 COMPRESSION PRESSURE .......................... 131
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 77 On-Vehicle Service ............................................... 131
Inspection After Disassembly ................................. 84
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .............................. 132
HOW TO SELECT PISTON AND BEARING ..... 94
How to Select Piston and Bearing .......................... 94 AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ....................... 132
Removal and Installation ....................................... 132
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .......................................................... 101 INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR ................. 133
Removal and Installation ....................................... 133
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................ 101 INTAKE MANIFOLD ......................................... 136
Standard and Limit ................................................101 Removal and Installation ....................................... 136
VQ35DE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY
CATALYST ....................................................... 139
PRECAUTION ............................................ 112
Removal and Installation ....................................... 139
PRECAUTIONS ............................................... 112
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ........................ 142
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
Removal and Installation ....................................... 142
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ................................................................112 IGNITION COIL ................................................. 148
Precaution for Drain Coolant .................................112 Removal and Installation ....................................... 148
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ..............112
Precaution for Removal and Disassembly .............112 FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ................ 149
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and Replace- Removal and Installation ....................................... 149
ment .......................................................................112
Precaution for Assembly and Installation ..............112 ROCKER COVER ............................................. 152
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening .......................113 Removal and Installation ....................................... 152
Precaution for Liquid Gasket .................................113
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE ......................... 155
PREPARATION .......................................... 115 Removal and Installation ....................................... 155

PREPARATION ............................................... 115 TIMING CHAIN ................................................. 162

Special Service Tool ..............................................115 Component ........................................................... 162
Commercial Service Tool ......................................117 Removal ................................................................ 163
Inspection .............................................................. 167
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS ............................ 120 Installation ............................................................. 167

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS CAMSHAFT ...................................................... 174

(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING .......................... 120 Removal and Installation ....................................... 174
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise ....................120 Inspection after Installation ................................... 182
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
OIL SEAL .......................................................... 184
of the Symptom .....................................................121
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal ........... 184
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .................. 122 Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal ............ 184
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal ............ 186

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CYLINDER HEAD ............................................ 188 CYLINDER BLOCK ......................................... 204
Removal and Installation ....................................... 188 Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 204 A
Disassembly and Assembly .................................. 192 Inspection .............................................................. 213
Inspection After Disassembly ................................ 194
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............. 199 (SDS) .......................................................... 225
ENGINE ASSEMBLY ....................................... 199 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
Removal and Installation ....................................... 199 (SDS) ............................................................... 225 C
Standard and Limit ................................................ 225
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ............ 204
D

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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000000990260

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Precaution for Draining Coolant INFOID:0000000000990261

• Drain coolant when engine is cooled.

Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel Piping INFOID:0000000000990262

• Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.
• Release fuel pressure before any removal or disassembly.
• After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precaution for Removal and Disassembly INFOID:0000000000990263

• When instructed to use special service tools, use the specified tools. Always be careful to work safely, avoid
forceful operations.
• Use maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.
• Cover openings of engine system with tape or 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
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, follow the specifications.
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and Replacement INFOID:0000000000990264

• Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precaution for Assembly and Installation INFOID:0000000000990265

• Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts.

• 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,
follow the specifications.
• Always replace the old with a new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.
• 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.
• Bleed the air trapped within the system after draining the 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 or rattles. A
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening INFOID:0000000000990266

• Use an angle wrench for the final tightening of the following engine parts. EM
- Cylinder head bolts
- Lower cylinder block bolts
- Connecting rod cap bolts C
- 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. D
• Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and coated with engine oil.
Precaution for Liquid Gasket INFOID:0000000000990267
E

REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING

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

Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)

G
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. H
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 PBIC0002E
I
screwdriver is used, be careful not to damage the mating sur-
faces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE J
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 K
application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Thoroughly clean the gasket application surface and the mating
surface and remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign L
materials.
3. Attach the sealant tube to the tube presser.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-15, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants". M
PBIC0003E

4. Apply the sealant using Tool without breaks to the specified N

location.

Tube presser WS39930000 ( – ) O

• 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 P
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. EMA0622D

• 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,
"Fluids and Lubricants".

SEM159F

CAUTION:
Follow all specific instructions in this manual.

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PREPARATION A
PREPARATION
Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000000990268
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The actual shapes of the Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of the special service tools illustrated here.

Tool number Description C

(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
KV10111100 Removing steel oil pan and rear timing chain D
(J-37228) case
Seal cutter

S-NT046 F
ST0501S000 Disassembling and assembling
Engine stand assembly
1. ST05011000 G
( — )
Engine stand
2. ST05012000
( — ) H
Base
NT042

KV10106500
( — ) I
Engine stand shaft

NT028
K
KV10115300
( — )
Engine sub-attachment
L

M
ZZA1078D

KV10116200 Disassembling valve mechanism

(J-26336-B)
Valve spring compressor N
1. KV10115900
(J-26336-20)
Attachment
O

NT022

KV10112100 Tightening bolts for bearing cap, cylinder P

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

S-NT014

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Tool number Description
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
KV10107902 Removing valve oil seal
(J-38959)
Valve oil seal puller

S-NT011

KV10115600 Installing valve oil seal

(J-38958) Use side A.
Valve oil seal drift a: 20 (0.79) dia. d: 8 (0.31) dia.
b: 13 (0.51) dia. e: 10.7 (0.421) dia.
c: 10.3 (0.406) dia. f: 5 (0.20) dia.
Unit: mm (in)

S-NT603

EM03470000 Installing piston assembly into cylinder bore

(J-8037)
Piston ring compressor

S-NT044

ST16610001 Removing crankshaft pilot bushing

(J-23907)
Pilot bushing puller

S-NT045

WS39930000 Pressing the tube of liquid gasket

( — )
Tube presser

S-NT052

16441 6N210 Removing fuel tube quick connectors in en-

(J-45488) gine room
Quick connector release (Available in SEC. 164 of PARTS CATALOG:
Part No. 16441 6N210)

PBIC0198E

KV10114400 Loosening or tightening rear heated oxygen

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

NT636

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Tool number Description
(Kent-Moore No.) A
Tool name
KV10117100 Loosening or tightening heated oxygen sen-
(J-36471-A) sor EM
Heated oxygen sensor wrench For 22 mm (0.87 in) hexagon nut

NT379

— Loosening or tightening air fuel ratio (A/F) D

(J-44626) sensor 1
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor wrench
E

LEM054 F
— Releasing drive belt tension
(J-46535)
Drive belt tension releaser G

H
WBIA0536E

Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000000990269 I

Tool number Description

(Kent-Moore No.)
J
Tool name
Pulley holder Crankshaft pulley removing and installing
a: 68 mm (2.68 in) dia. K
b: 8 mm (0.31 in) dia.

NT628
M
Crank puller Crankshaft pulley removing

O
ZZA0010D

Spark plug wrench Removing and installing spark plug

PBIC2982E

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Tool number Description
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Valve seat cutter set Finishing valve seat dimensions

S-NT048

Piston ring expander Removing and installing piston ring

S-NT030

Valve guide drift Removing and installing valve guide

Intake & Exhaust:
a: 9.5 mm (0.374 in) dia.
b: 5.5 mm (0.217 in) dia.

S-NT015

Valve guide reamer 1: Reaming valve guide inner hole

2: Reaming hole for oversize valve guide
Intake & Exhaust:
d1: 6.0 mm (0.236 in) dia.
d2: 10.2 mm (0.402 in) dia.

S-NT016

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

(J-43897-12) before installing a new heated oxygen sensor
Oxygen sensor thread cleaner (Use with anti-seize lubricant shown below.)
a: J-43897-18 [18 mm (0.71 in) dia.] for zir-
conia heated oxygen sensor
b: J-43897-12 [12 mm (0.47 in) dia.] for tita-
nia heated oxygen 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

Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts

PBIC0190E

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Tool number Description
(Kent-Moore No.) A
Tool name
TP55 Torx® plus Bit Removing and installing M/T flywheel bolts
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LBIA0284E

E20 Torx® Socket Removing and installing A/T drive plate bolts D
(J-45816)

LBIA0285E F

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FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise INFOID:0000000000990270

WBIA0069E

Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom INFOID:0000000000990271

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1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise. A
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
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If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

Operating condition of engine

Location Type of Source of Refer- C
Before After When Check item
of noise noise When When While noise ence page
warm- warm- start-
idling racing driving
up up ing
Top of en- Ticking or Tappet D
C A — A B — Valve clearance EM-48
gine clicking noise
Rocker
cover Camshaft Camshaft journal clear-
EM-40 E
Cylinder Rattle C A — A B C bearing ance
EM-40
head noise Camshaft runout

Piston and piston pin

Slap or Piston pin clearance EM-84 F
— A — B B —
knock noise Connecting rod bushing EM-84
clearance
Piston-to-bore clear- G
Crank- ance
EM-84
shaft pul- Piston ring side clear-
Slap or Piston EM-84
ley A — — B B A ance
rap slap noise EM-84
Cylinder Piston ring end gap H
EM-84
block Connecting rod bend
(Side of and torsion
engine) Connect- Connecting rod bushing
Oil pan
I
ing rod clearance (Small end) EM-84
Knock A B C B B B
bearing Connecting rod bearing EM-84
noise clearance (Big end)
Main bearing oil clear-
J
Main bear- EM-84
Knock A B — A B C ance
ing noise EM-84
Crankshaft runout
Front of Timing K
Timing chain cracks
engine chain and
Tapping or and wear EM-51
Timing A A — B B B chain ten-
ticking Timing chain tensioner
chain cov- sioner
operation L
er noise
Drive belts
Squeak-
(Sticking
ing or fizz- A B — B — B Drive belts deflection
or slip- M
ing EM-16
ping)
Front of
Drive belts Idler pulley bearing op-
engine Creaking A B A B A B
(Slipping) eration N
Water
Squall
A B — B A B pump Water pump operation CO-18
Creak
noise
O
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not related

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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000000990272

ALBIA0186GB

1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug 3. Rocker cover

REMOVAL
1. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to EM-34, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the spark plug with a suitable spark plug wrench.

PBIC2982E

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Do not use a wire brush for cleaning the spark plugs. Replace as
necessary.

SMA773C

• If plug 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
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• Checking and adjusting plug gap is not required between change
intervals. If the gap is out of specification, replace the spark plug. A

Gap (nominal) : 1.1 mm (0.043 in)

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SMA806CA

D
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
E
Temperature range NGK
Standard type DILKAR6A-11
Gap (nominal) 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
F

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DRIVE BELTS
Checking Drive Belts INFOID:0000000000990273

SBIA0234E

WARNING:
Inspect the drive belt only when the engine is stopped.
NOTE:
On vehicles not equipped with A/C, there is an idler pulley in the position for the drive belt routing.
• Make sure that the stamp mark of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the usable range.
NOTE:
• Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator (notch) when the engine is cold.
• When the new drive belt is installed, the range should be “A” as shown.
• Visually check entire belt for wear, damage or cracks.
• If the indicator is out of allowable use range or belt is damaged, replace the belt.
Tension Adjustment INFOID:0000000000990274

• Belt tension is not manually adjustable, it is automatically adjusted by the drive belt auto-tensioner.
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000000990275

REMOVAL
1. While securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of
drive belt auto-tensioner, move in the direction of arrow (loosen-
ing direction of tensioner) using Tool.

Tool number : — (J-46535)

CAUTION:
• Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may
occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
• Do not loosen the auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Do not turn
it counterclockwise.) If turned counterclockwise, the com-
plete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including WBIA0561E

pulley.
2. Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of tensioner into retaining boss to
lock tensioner pulley.
• Leave tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed again.
3. Loosen auxiliary drive belt from water pump pulley in sequence, and remove it.
INSTALLATION

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1. Hook the auxiliary drive belt onto all of the pulleys except for the water pump pulley. Hook the drive belt
onto water pump pulley last. A
CAUTION:
Confirm belts are completely set on the pulleys.
2. Release tensioner, and apply tensions to belt. EM
CAUTION:
• Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally
comes off.
C
• Do not loosen the auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Don't turn it counterclockwise. If turned counter-
clockwise, the complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.
3. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
D
4. Confirm tensions of belt at indicator is within the allowable use range. Refer to EM-16, "Checking Drive
Belts".
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-tensioner INFOID:0000000000990276 E

ALBIA0175GB

K
1. Drive belt auto-tensioner 2. Water pump pulley

REMOVAL
CAUTION: L
The complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
1. Remove the front RH engine cover.
M
2. Remove the drive belt EM-16, "Removal and Installation".
• Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of tensioner into the retaining
boss to lock tensioner pulley.
3. Remove the generator. Refer to CHG-21, "Removal and Installation". N
4. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner, with power tool.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Don't turn it counterclockwise. If turned counterclock- O
wise, the complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.
INSTALLATION
P
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• If there is damage greater than peeled paint, replace drive belt auto-tensioner units
• Install the drive belt auto-tensioner carefully so not to damage the water pump pulley.
• Do not swap the pulley between the new and old auto-tensioner units

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AIR CLEANER FILTER
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000000990277

ALBIA0216ZZ

1. Air duct hose 2. Front air duct 3. Air cleaner mounting bracket
4. Air cleaner assembly 5. Mass air flow sensor A. To electronic throttle control actuator

CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT

1. Unhook the air cleaner case side clips.
2. Remove the air cleaner element.
3. Install a new air cleaner element.
4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE
A
Camshaft valve clearence INFOID:0000000000990278

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• Perform this inspection as follows after removal, installation, or replacement of the camshaft or any valve-
related parts, or if there are any unusual engine conditions due to changes in valve clearance over time
(starting, idling, and/or noise). C
1. Warm up the engine, then stop it.
2. Remove front RH engine under cover using power tool.
3. Remove the rocker cover using power tool. D
Refer to EM-38, "Removal and Installation".
4. Turn crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when
viewed from front) to align TDC identification mark (without paint E
mark) with timing indicator.

KBIA0190E

H
5. At this time, check that the both intake and exhaust cam lobes of
No. 1 cylinder face outside.
• If they do not face outside, turn crankshaft pulley once more. I

K
KBIA0400J

6. By referring to the figure (locations indicated with black arrow), L

measure valve clearances with a feeler gauge at locations
marked X as shown in the table below.
• No.1 cylinder compression TDC. M

Cylinder No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4

Valve INT EXH INT EXH INT EXH INT EXH N
Measurable × × × x

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CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE
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• Use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance between valve
and camshaft.

Valve clearance standard:

Cold Intake : 0.24 - 0.32 mm (0.009 - 0.013 in)
Exhaust : 0.26 - 0.34 mm (0.010 - 0.013 in)
Hot* Intake : 0.32 - 0.40 mm (0.013 - 0.016 in)
Exhaust : 0.33 - 0.41 mm (0.013 - 0.016 in)
*Reference data at approximately 80°C (176°F) KBIA0185E
CAUTION:
If inspection was carried out with cold engine, check that values with fully warmed up engine are
still within specifications.
7. Turn crankshaft one complete revolution (360°) and align mark on crankshaft pulley with pointer.
8. By referring to the figure (locations indicated with black arrow),
measure valve clearances with a feeler gauge at locations
marked X as shown in the table below.
• No.4 cylinder compression TDC.

Cylinder No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4

Valve INT EXH INT EXH INT EXH INT EXH
Measurable x × x ×

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9. If out of specifications, adjust as follows.

ADJUSTMENT
• Perform adjustment depending on selected head thickness of valve lifter.
• The specified valve lifter thickness is the dimension at normal temperatures. Ignore dimensional differences
caused by temperature. Use the specifications for hot engine condition to adjust.
1. Remove camshaft. Refer to EM-40, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the valve lifters at the locations that are outside the standard.
3. Measure the center thickness of the removed valve lifters with a
micrometer.

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4. Use the equation below to calculate valve lifter thickness for replacement.
• Valve lifter thickness calculation.
t = t1 + (C1 - C2)
t = Thickness of replacement valve lifter.
t1 = Thickness of removed valve lifter.
C1 = Measured valve clearance.
C2 = Standard valve clearance.

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