Engine removal is required for this procedure.
	
		
		
		
			
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					Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
					 
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					To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the engine 
					coolant temperature drops below normal temperature before removing 
					it.  
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					When handling a metal gasket, take care not to fold the 
					gasket or damage the contact surface of the gasket. 
				 
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					To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully 
					while holding the connector portion.  
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					Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
					 
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					Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No.1 piston is 
					at TDC (Top dead center).  
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			Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. (Refer to Engine 
			and transaxle assembly in this group)  
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		| 2. | 
		
		 
			Remove the transaxle assembly from the engine assembly. (Refer 
			to MT or AT group) 
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			Manual transaxle: Remove the flywheel (A). 
		  
		
			Automatic transaxle: Remove the drive plate (A) and the adapter 
			plate (B). 
		  
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			Fix the engine to an engine stand for disassembly. 
		 
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			Remove the intake manifold and exhaust manifold. (Refer to Intake 
			and exhaust system in this group) 
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		| 6. | 
		
		 
			Remove the timing chain including the drive belt, the cylinder 
			head cover, the alternator and the timing chain cover. (Refer to Timing 
			system in this group) 
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			Remove the cylinder head assembly. (Refer to Cylinder head in 
			this group)  
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			Remove the A/C compressor. (Refer to HA group - "A/C compressor")
			 
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		| 9. | 
		
		 
			Remove the water pump assembly. (Refer to Cooling system in this 
			group)  
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		| 10. | 
		
		 
			Remove the water inlet fitting and the thermostat assembly. (Refer 
			to Cooling system in this group)  
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		| 11. | 
		
		 
			Remove the knock sensor (A). 
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			Remove the OPS (Oil pressure switch) (B). 
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			Remove the CKPS (Crankshaft position sensor) (C). 
		  
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			Remove the oil filter. (Refer to Lubrication system in this group) 
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		| 15. | 
		
		 
			Remove the oil screen. (Refer to Lubrication system in this group)
			 
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		| 16. | 
		
		 
			Remove the rear oil seal (A). 
		  
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			Remove the lower crankcase. 
		
			
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					Remove the lower crankcase mounting bolts. 
				  
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					Remove the main bearing cap bolts. 
				  
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			Check the connecting rod side clearance.  
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		| 19. | 
		
		 
			Check the connecting rod bearing oil clearance.  
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			Remove piston and connecting rod assemblies. 
		
			
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					Using a ridge reamer, remove all the carbon from the top 
					of the cylinder.  
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					Push the piston and connecting rod assembly with upper 
					bearing through the top of the cylinder block. 
				
					
						
						
						
							
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									Keep the bearings, connecting rod and 
									cap together.  
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									Arrange the piston and connecting rod 
									assemblies in the correct order. 
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			Check the connecting rod bearing oil clearance.  
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			Check the crankshaft end play. 
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		| 23. | 
		
		 
			Lift the crankshaft (A) out of the engine, being careful not to 
			damage journals. 
		  
		
			
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					Arrange the main bearings and thrust bearings in the correct 
					order. 
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		| 24. | 
		
		 
			Check fit between 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.  
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			Remove piston rings. 
		
			
				| (1) | 
				
				 
					Using a piston ring expander, remove the 2 compression 
					rings.  
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					Remove 2 side rails and the oil ring by hand. 
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					Arrange the piston rings in the correct order. 
				 
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		| 26. | 
		
		 
			Remove the snap rings and then disassemble the connecting rod 
			from the piston. 
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	Connecting Rod
	
		1.
		
		
			Check the connecting rod side clearance.
		
			Using a feeler gauge, measure the end play while moving the connecting 
			rod back and forth.
		
			
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