Remove the oil pump.
Measure the connecting rod end play with a feeler gauge (A) between the connecting rod (B) and the crankshaft (C).
Connecting Rod End Play
Standard (New): |
0.15пјЌ0.35 mm (0.006пјЌ0.013 in) |
Service Limit: |
0.40 mm (0.015 in) |
If the connecting rod end play is beyond the service limit, install a new connecting rod, and recheck. If it is still beyond the service limit, replace the crankshaft.
To check crankshaft end play, push the crankshaft firmly away from the dial indicator by prying, and zero the dial against the end of the crankshaft. Then pull the crankshaft firmly back toward the indicator by prying; the dial reading should not exceed the service limit.
Crankshaft End Play
Standard (New): |
0.10пјЌ0.35 mm (0.0039пјЌ0.0138 in) |
Service Limit: |
0.45 mm (0.0177 in) |
If the end play is beyond the service limit, replace the thrust washers, and recheck. If it is still beyond the service limit, replace the crankshaft.
Door Locks
Each door has a lock tab on the top of the door. Push in the tab to lock the
door, and pull it out to unlock.
On Canadian DX model
To lock the passenger’s door when getting out of the vehicle, ...
Connecting Rod Bolt Inspection
Measure the diameter of each connecting rod bolt at point A and point B
with a micrometer.
Calculate the difference in diameter between point A and point B.
Point AпјЌPoi ...
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
• The high temperature indicator comes on or the engine suddenly loses power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment ...