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.
A/C Refrigerant Recovery (With A/C)
caution
Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can irritate your
eyes, nose, or throat.
Be careful when connecting service equipment.
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CMP Pulse Plate Removal and Installation
Removal
Remove the air cleaner.
Remove the intake manifold chamber.
Disconnect the following engine wire harness connectors, and remove the
wire harness clamps ...
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, ...