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SX
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QUICK
REFERENCE
INDEX
GENERAl
INFORMATION
G
DATSUN
2 SX
MAINTENANCE
M
ENGINE
MECHANICAL
E
Model
S
J
JO
Series
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
COOLING
SYSTEMS L C
ENGINE
FUEL
iF
FOREWORD
EMISSION
C O N T R O L
SYSTEM
E
This
service
manual
has
been
prepared
pri
marily
for the
purpose
of
assisting
service
personnel
in
providing
effective service and
maintenance
ofthe
98
DATSUN
2 SX
ENGINE
REMOVAL INSTALLATION
E
ENGINE
CONTROl
FUEL
EXHAUST SYSTEMS
F
This
manual
includes
procedures
for main
tenance
adjustments
removal
and installa
tion
disassembly
and
assembly
of com
ponents
and trouble
shooting
All information
illustrations
and
specifica
tions
contained
in
this
manual are
based on
the latest
product
information available
at
the
time
of
publication
If
your
DATSUN
model
differs
from the
specif ications
con
tained in
thismanual
consult
your
NISSANI
DATSUN dealer for
information
CLUTCH
C
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
M
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
A
PROPE LLER SHAF T
DIFFERENTIAL
CARRIER
P
FRONT AXlE
FRONT SUSPENSION F
The
right
is reserved to
make
changes
in
specif ications
andmethods
at
any
time
with
out
notice
REAR A X L E
REAR
SUSPENSION
R
BRAKE
SYSTEM
B
STEERI N G
SYSTEM
S
NISSAN MOTOR CO
LTD
BODY
B
HEATER
AIR
CONDITIONER
H
@
t
979
NISSAN
MOTOR CO
LTD
Printed
in
Japan
Not
to be
reproduced
in
wholeorn
part
without
the
prior
written permission
of NissanMotor
Com
pany
Ltd
Tokyo
Japan
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
E
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HOW
TO
USE
THIS
MANUAL
This Service
Manual
is
designed
as a
guide
for
servicing
cars
This
manual
is divided into
9
sections
The
first
half
of
the
manual
presents
sections
which
concern
the
engine
and thesecond
half
presents
sections
which
deal
with
thechassis
and
body
AQUICK
REFERENCE
INDEX is
provided
on
the
first
page
Refer tothis
index
along
with
the
indexof the
particular
section
you
wish to
consult
The first
page
oeach
section lists the
contents
and
gives
the
page
numbers for the
respective topics
SE
RVICr
ATAANDSPECIFICATIONSare
contained
in
each
section
TROUBLE
DIAGNOSES
AND
CpRRECT IONS
arealso included in each section This
featureothe
manual
lists
the
likely
causeso
trouble
and recommends the
appropriate
corrective
actions
to
be
taken
A
ist of
SPECIAL
SERVICE
TOOLS is included
in
each section
The
special
service
tools
are
designed
to
assist
you
in
performing repair
safely
accurlltely
and
quickly
For
information
concerning
howto
obtain
special
service tools writetothe
following
address
K e n to o r e
Corporation
K e n to o r e
o
Canada
Ltd
29784Lttle ack 2395
Cawthra
RO
eville
Michigan
48 66
Mississauga
Ontario
CanadaL5A3P2
Themeasurements
given
in this
manual
are
primarily
expressed
with
the
Sl unit International
System
o
Unit
and
alternately
expressed
in
the
metric
system
and in the
yard pound
system
The
back
coveof
themanual
provides
maintenance
data for
quick
reference
In
thetext the
following
abbreviations
ae
used
so ServiceData nd
Specifications
L
H
R
H
let
Hand Right Hand
f
Tightening TorQue M O r r AiT Manual
Transmission Automatic Transmission
The
captions
CAUTION
and
WARNING
warn
you
o
steps
that
must
be followed to
prevent
personal
injury
and
or
damage
to
somepart
othe
car
N
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
NOTICE
I
The
proper
performance
o
service
is
essential for both
the
safetY
othe
mechanic and
theefficient
functioning
o
thecar
The
service
methods in this
Service
Manual
are
described
in
such
a
manne
that
the
service
may
be
per
formed
safely
and
accurately
Special
service
tools
have been
designed
to
permit
safe
and
proper performance
of
service
Be
sure to
use
them
Service
varies
with
the
procedures
used the
skills of
themechanic
and
the
tools and
parts
available
Accordingly
anyone
using
service
procedures
tools
or
parts
which
are
no
specifically
recommended
by
NISSAN
must first
completely
satisfy
himself
that
neither
his
safety
nor
thecars
safety
will
be
jeopardized
by
the
service method
selected
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DATSUN
2 SX
Model SIlO
Series
SECTIONGI
GI
GENERAL
INFORMATION
CONTENTS
GENERAL
VIE
WS
MODEL VARATION
IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
LIFTING
POINTS
AND
TOWING
PANTOGRAPH
JACK
GARAGE
JACK AND
SAFETY
STAND
GI 2
GI 3
GI4
GI
5
GI 5
GI
5
TIE
DOWN
TOWING
SPECIAL
SERVICE TOOLS
TIGHTENING
TORQUE
OF
STANDARD
BOLT
GI 5
GI 5
GI 6
GI 6
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Genetal
Vews
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Hardtop
I
r
I
O
II
JI
P o
dI
V
Ll
34S S3
68
66
l l
r
U
I
hF
o i
LI
345
53
O
J
68
66
Unit
mm
in
Hatchback
t
iq
L
345
53
68
66
Unit
mm
in
GI
2
GENERAL
VIEWS
J
c
f
r
L
m
4
f
g
t
I
ll
t
X
99 39
2 4
94
5
9 42
9
48
7 64
SGIOO2
f T
d
r
I i
r
b
t
I
J
I
t
i L
L
J J
I
J
J
t
u J J
IY
T
2 4
94 5 t
9
42 9
4
48
t
764
99 39
5GI 3
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Model
Variation
MODEL VARATION
Desti
Differential
Road
wheel
nation
Class
Model Engine Transmission
carrier
Size
Offset
Tire
size
mm
in
PII I O F E V
FS5W7 B
Hardtop
PLSIIOAEV
I
3N7 B
California
KPLSIlOFEV
I
5J
4
25
85
FS5W7 B
Hatchback
98
7
SR
4
KPLSllOAEV
I
3N7 B
U
S
A
PLSIl
OFEU
I
FS5W7 B
Hardtop
I
I
P L S l l O A JU
3N7 B
5
2JJ
4
25 85
Z2 E
HI65B
KPLSllOFEU
I
FS5W7 B
98
7
SR 4
Hatchback
Non
I
KPLSIIOAEU
I
3N7 B
California
I
PLSllOFEN
I
FS5W7 B
Hard
top
I I
2
PLSllOAEN
3N7 B
4
T
x
6
35
T 35
Canada
I
KPLSllOFEN
I
FS5W7IB
8 7 D 6
2
Hatchback
I
KPLSllOAEN
I
3N7 B
Prefix
and
suffix
designations
K
o
P
L
Hatchback
I
Hardtop
J
Z2
engine
Left
handdrive
K
P
L
SIlO
J
I
PST
LT
means no
indication
I
Aluminumwheel
Option
2
Spare
tire
Sun
roof
Glass
Sport Luxury
model
Power
steering
Sun
roof Steel
Rear window
wiper
Air
conditioner
N o na l i f o r n i a model
for
U
S
A
V
California
model
N Canada
model
E E
Fl
F
Manual transmission
S
P
R
L
C
U
A
Automatic
transmission
GI
3
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IdentificationNiJmber
GENERAL INFORMATION
CARSERAL
NUMBER
PLATE
CARSERIAL
NUMBER
Hatchback
Z2
engine
Model
ENGINE
SERIAL
NUMBER
The
engine
seria
number
is
stamp
ed on
the
left side
of
the
cylinder
block
I
Q
SGIOO6
GI4
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION LABEL
K
P
SlID
r
x
X X X X X
I
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NUMBER
The
transmission
seria
number
is
stamped
on
thefront
upper
face of
the
transmission
case
TM235
SGI 4
Car serial number
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
NUMBER
The
transmission
serial
number
plate
is
attachedon
the
right
hand side
of
the
transmission
case
AT344
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
UftingPointsand
Towing
LIFTING
POINTS
AND TOWING
Towing
hook
UL
IW
I
@
A
@
Il
Towing
hook
Jack
up
point
for
pantograph jack
Jack
up
point
for
garage
jack
Supportable point
for
safety
stand
PANTOGRAPH JACK
WARNING
a Never
get
under
the car
while it
is
supported only
by
the
jack
Always
use
safety
stands
to
support
framewhen
you
have to
get
under the
car
b Place
wheel chocks
at both front
and back
of
thewheel
diagonally
opposite
the
jack position
Apply
the
pantograph
jack
fur
nished
wth
the
car
to the
position
indicated
below in a
safe manner
t
GARAGE
JACK
AND
SAFETY
STAND
WARNING
a
When
carrying
out
operations
with the
garage
jack
be
sure
to
support
the
car
with
safety
stands
b
When
jacking
up
the
rear front
of
the
car
place
the
chocks
at
the
front rear of
the
front
rear
wheels
to
hold
them
CAUTION
Always
place
a
wood block
between
safety
stand
and car
body
when
supporting body
with
safety
stand
Apply
the
garage
jack
and
safety
stand to the
position
indicated
below
in
a
safe
manne
TIEDOWN
FRONT SIDE
Use
front
towing
hooks
for tie
down
REAR
SIDE
Use rear
towing
hooks
for
tie down
TOWING
CAUTION
a
It
s
necessary
to use
proper
towing
equipment
to
avoid
possible
dam
age
to
the car
during
a
towing
operation
Towing
is in accordance with Tow
ing
Procedure
Manual
at
dealer
side
Towing
hook
7
r
J
@
II
I
6
Towing
hook
SG
7
b All
applicable
State
or
Provincial
in
Canada
laws
and local laws
regarding
the
towing
operation
must be
obeyed
c Before
towing
make
sure
that
the
transmission
axles
steering
system
and
power
train are in
good
order
If
any
unit
is
damaged
a
dolley
must
be used
d
If
the
transmission is
inoperative
tow
the
carwith
the rear
wheels
off
the
ground
or with
the
propeller
shaft
removed
e When thecar
s
towed
with its front
wheels
on
the
ground
secure
the
steering
wheel
in
a
straight
ahead
position
with
the
ignition
ke y
turned in
OFF
position
f
When
towing
an
automatic
trans
mission model on its rear
wheels
do
not exceed 3
k m
h2
MPH
and
a
distance of
3
km 2 miles
g
Release
the
parking
brake and
set
the
gearshift
lever in
Neutral
position
before
starting
to tow
the
car
GI
5
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Specia Service
Too
s
Tightening
TO
u e o f S t a n d a r d B o l t
GENERAL
INFORMATION
SPECIAL
SERVICE
TOOLS
Special
Tools
play very important
role
in
the
maintenance
of
cars These
are
essential
to
the safe
accurate
and
speedy
servicing
The
working
times
listed
in the
column under
FLAT
RATE TIME
in
FLAT
RATE
SCHEDULE
are com
puted
based on the
use
of
Special
Tools
The
identification
code
of
mainte
nancetools
is
made
up
of
2
alphabeli
calletteISand
8
i g i t a l
figures
The
heading
two
letters
roughly
classify
toolsor
equipment
as
STOOOOOOOO
Special
Tool
KVOOOOOOOO
Special
Tool
EMOOOOOOOO
Engine
Overhaul
ing
Machine
General
Gauge
Garage
Tool
Hand Tool
GGOOOOOOOO
LMOOOOOOOO
HTOOOOOOOO
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF
STANDARD
BOLT
Grade Boltornut size
M6
M8
4T
MIO
MI2
MI4
M6
M8
7T
MIO
MI2
M4
M6
M8
9T
MIO
MI2
M4
Specialpam
re
excluded
2
This
standard
is
applicable
to
bou
having
the
following
marks
embossed
on
thebolt head
Grade
Mark
4T
7T
9T
GI
6
Bolt
ornut diam
eter
mm
Pitch mm
6
5
5
75
5
25
5
75
5
5
5
5
5
8
2
4
6
8
2
4
6
8
2
4
Nominal diameter
4
7
9
M6
T T
Tightening
torque
Nm
kg
m
ft
Ib
29 3
9 3
4 2 2 2 9
78
8
8
L
5
8
8
7
8
8 8 L
5
8 8
6
22
2 2 2 6
6 22
2 2 2 6
26
36
27
3
7
2
27
3 4
3
4
22 3
46 62 4
7 63
34 46
5
9 6 9
6
7
43
5
I
4
8
4
8 3
I
4
84
8
3
I
25
35
2
6
3
6
9 26
I
26 36
2 7
3
7
2
27
I
45 6
4
6
6
2
33
45
I
5 68 5
6 9 37
5
L
76
3
77
5
56 76
I
78
8
O
8 8
I
9
25
25
4 8
I
2
27
2
2
8
4
2
I
36 5
37
5
27
37
I
39
5 4
5 29 38
I
65 88
6 6
9
48
65
I
72 97
73
9
9
53 72
I
9
47
5
8 8
Nominal diameter
of
bolt threads
Unit
mm
Metric
screw threads
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DATSUN
2 SX
Model
S J
J
Series
II
MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MA
2
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
MA
23
LUBRICATION CHART
MA
4
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MA 24
RECOMMENDED
FUEL AND
PROPELLER SHAFT
AND
LUBRCANTS
MA
5
DIFFERENTIAL
CARRER
MA 24
FUEL
MA
5
FRONT AXLE AND
LUBRCANTS
MA
5
FRONT SUSPENSION
MA
24
SAE
VISCOSITY
NUMBER
MA
5
REAR AXLE
AND
APPROXIMATE
REFILL
REAR SUSPENSION
MA
27
CAPACITIES
MA
5
BRAKE
SYSTEM
MA
28
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE
MA
6
WHEEL AND TIRE
fVlA 29
BASIC
MECHANICAL
SYSTEM
MA
6
STEERING
SYSTEM
MA33
IGNITION
AND FUEL
SYSTEM
MA
9
BODY
MA
35
EMISSION
CONTROL
SYSTEM
MA
4
HEATER
AND
AIR
CONDITIONER
MA36
MINORTROUBLE
DIAGNOSES
SERVICE
DATA
AND
AND
CORRECTIONS
MA
5
SPECIFICATIONS
MA
39
CHASSIS
AND
BODY
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE
MA
39
MAINTENANCE
MA
23
CHASSIS
AND
BODY
ENGINE
CONTROl
FUEL
MAINTENANCE
MA
39
AND EXHAUST
SYSTEMS MA 23
SPECIAL
SERVICE TOOL
M A
CLUTCH
MA
23
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Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
The
following
tabels list
the
periodic
maintenance
servicing
required
toensure
good
emission
control
performance
good
engine
performance
and
good
mechanicalcondition inDATSUN
Thefint
6 km
miles service isone
o
the
most
important
services
uired
to
nsurw
the
maximum mission
control
perfonnlnce
and
optimuin
engine
con
ition
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
INTERVAL
Periodicmaintenanceshould
be
performed
Kilometers
x
t2
24 36 48 6
72
a
numberokilometers milesormonths
Ref
rence
whichever
comes
first
Mlesx
7
5
t5
22
5
3 37
5
45
page
Months 6
t2 t8
24
3D
36
Intake exhaust valve clearance
Drive
belts
E n
in e
oil oil
filte
Engine
coolant
Idle
rpm
Fuel filte
Fuel
lines
hoses
piping
connections
ec
Air
cleaner
filte
Spark
plugs
EMISSION
CONTROL MAINTENANCE
@
CALIFORNIA
@ @
j
So NOTE
R
RO
R
R
RO
@
So NOTE
3
I
Soo
NOTE
2
@
@
Ignitionwiring
Ar
induction
v8lv filte
Vapor
lines
NOTE
III
2
3
4
So NOTE
2
R
@
MA
6
MA
6
MA 7
MA
8
MA
2
MA
3
MA
3
MA
4
MA
9
MA9
MA t4
MA t4
RO
Abbreviations A
Adjust A
Replace
I I
nspect
correct replace
if
necessary
If
nhcas
under
seve conditions
short
distance
driving
extensive
idling
o
driving
in
dusty
conditions
change
engine
oil
every
5 km
3 miles
o
months whichever
comes
first
More
frequent
maintenance
is
required
und
dustydriving
conditions
Ifhevehice is
operated
underexremeadverseweather
conditions
o
in
as
whereambient
temperaturas
are
either
extremely
low
o
extremely
high
the
filte
might
become
clogged
Insuchan
event replace
the filt
mmmiatefy
D @
an
@
arethemaintenance intervals
required
by
California
Regulations @
limits thewarranty
COYItohesere
placement
InterYals and
R
the
uired
mainUNInce
intervals
Other
maintenance
itemsand intervalsarerecommended
by
NISSAN
MOTORCO
L
TO
EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE
NO NA L l F O R N I A
A A
I
R R
R
A
Intake
exhaust valveclearance
Drjve
bel
s
Engine
oil oil filte
Engine
coolant
Idle
rpm
mixture
ratio
Fuel
filter
Fuel lines
hoses
piping
connections
e tc
J
Air cleaner
filte
Ignition
timing
Spark
plugS
So NOTE
5
R
R R
Idle
rpm
A A
Mixture
raio
Soo
NOTE
7
So NOTE
6
R
A
R
I
R
A
Ignitionwiring
Arinduction valve
filte
except
Canada
Vapor
lines
A
2
Soo
NOTE
6
A MA
6
MA
6
MA
7
MA 8
MA
l
MA
l
MA
3
MA
3
MAt4
MA l
MA 9
MA 9
MA 4
MA
4
R
A
A
5
6
7
8
Abbreviations
A
Adjust
R
Replace
I
Inspect
correct
replace
if
necessary
Ifvehicle is
operated
under
senre
conditions short
distance
driving
extensive
idling
ordriving
in
dusty
conditions
chenge
engine
oil
every 5
km 3
miles
o
3
months whchne
comes
fitst
Mor
frequent
maintenance
is
required
undar
dusty
driving
conditions
Ifhevehicle is
opemed
under
extreme
adverse
weather
conditionso
n
aeas
whereambient
temperatures
are
either
extremely
low
or
extremely
high
the
filte
might
become
dow
l
n such
IIn
event
replace
the
filter
immeduty
Maintenance
items
wth
are
recommended
by
NISSAN
MOTORCO LTO
Other
maintenanceitemsIfll
required
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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
Schedule
Periodic
maintenance
should
be
performed
a
number
okilometers
miles
o
months
whichevercomes
first
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Kilometers
x
t2
24 36 48 6
72
Reference
Mles
x
III
7 5 It5 22 5 3 37 5
45
page
Months
6
t2 t8
24 3
36
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
UNDERHDOD
MAINTENANCE
Brake fluid
Brake booster
vacuum
hoses
connections
check valve
Air
conditioning system
hoses
connections
refrigerant
leaks
Power
steering
fluid
lines
R
MA23 24
28 33
R R
MA
28
MA
28
M A
7
I
I
MA
33
Brake
clutch
steering
gear
automatic
transmission fluido
cillevel
leaks
UNDER
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
Brake
clutch
fuel
exhaust
systems
for
proper
attachment leaks cracks
chafing
abrasion deterioration
ec
MA
23 28
Manual transmission
differential
gear
oil
SeeNOTE
9
MA
23
24
MA
24 27
34
Steering
gear
box linkage
suspension
parts propeller
588 NOTE
shaft
for
damaged
loose
missing
parts
Underbody
flush
and
clean
every
2
months
OUTSIDE
AND INSIDE MAINTENANCE
Rotate
wheel
position
nspect
wheel balance
wheel
alignment
MA26 3
32
y
Disc brake pads
other
brake
components
for
wea
deterioration leaks
See
NOTE
MA
28
Frontwheel
bearing
MA25
Locks
hinges
hood
latch
Seat
betts
buckles
reractorsanchors
adjuster
Foot
brake
parking
brake
clutch
for
stroke free
play
operation
SeeNOTE
L
L L MA
35
MA35
MA
23 28
Abbreviations
R
I
Replace
L
Lubricate
Inspect
correct replace
if
necessary
NOTE
9
When
towing
arailer
change
oil
in differential
gear
every
48
km 3
miles
o
4
months whichever
comes
first
Steering linkage
front
suspension
ball
joint
inspection
shouldbe
performed every
96
km
6
miles
o
years
whichever
comes
first
If
vehicle
is
operated
in
areas
using
road
salt
o
other
corrosivematerials
inspect every
5
km
3 milesl
o
months
whichevercomes
first
The
abovecharts show
thenormal maintenance
schedule
Depending
upon
weather and
atmospheric
conditions
varying
road
surfaces
individual
driving
habits
and
vehicle
usage
additional
o
ore
frequent
maintenance
may
be
required
MA
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f
i S l
C H A N G E
l
C H E C K
L U B R I C T E
Q I Q
G R E S E
U P
E N G I N E
N T I F R E E Z E
C O O L N T
n
F R O N T
W H E E L
B E R I N G n
C L U T C H
F L U I O
B R A K E
F L U I O
6
S T E E R I N G
G E A R
O IL
L O C K S
H I N G E S
8
@
H O O D
L A T C H
D I F F E R E N T I L
G E A R
O I L @
@
If
v e h i c l e
is
o p e r a t e d
in
e r e a i
u
in g
r o a d
s a l t
o r
o t h e r
c o r r o s i v e
m a t e r i a l
i n s p e c t
e v e r y
6
k m
3
m i l e
o r
3
m o n t h
w h i c h e v e r
c o r n e l
fil
t
il a
M o n t h
E V E R Y
4
@
E V E R Y
2 4
5
@
L
@
W h e n
t o w i n g
t r a i l e r
c h a n g e
in
d i f f e r e n t i a l
g e a r
e v e r y
4 8
k m
3
m i l e s
o r
2 4
o n t h
w h i c h e v e r
c o r n e l
fll
t
f
th e
v e h i c l e
o p e r a t e d
u n d e r
e x t r e m e
a d v e r s e
w h e a t h e r
c o n d i t o n
o r
in
erel
w h e r e
a m b i e n t
t e m p e r a t u r e
l I r e
e i t h e r
e x t r e m e l y
lo w
o r
e x t r e m e
IV
h i g h
th e
f i l t e r
m i g h t
b e c o m e
c l o g g l t d
In
s u c h
a n
e v e n t
r e p l I C e
t h e
f i l t e r
I m m e d i a t e l v
T T E R Y
E L E C T R O L Y T E
W I N D S H I E L D
A N D
R E A R
W I N D O W
W A S H E R
F L U I D
@
F U E L
F I L T E R
P O W E R
S T E E R I N G
G E A R
O I L
O I L F I L T E R
E N G I N E O I L
M A N U A L
T R N S M I S S I O N
U T O M T I C
T R N S M I S S I O N
@
If
v e h i c l e
o p e r a t e d
u n d e r
s e v a r e
c o n d i t i o n s
s h o r t
d l u a n c e
d r i v i n g
e x t e n s i v e
i d l i n g
o r
d r i V i n g
d u s t y
c o n d i t i o n s
c h a n g e
e n g i n e
o il
e v e r y
6
k m
3
m i l e s
o r
3
m o n t h s
w h i c h e v e r
c o m e s
t
I
m
J ob o 5
ctg
3
ZlZzn
2
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Recommended
Fuel
and Lubricsnts
MAINTENANCE Approximate
Refill
Capacities
RECOMMENDED FUEL
AND
LUBRICANTS
FUEL
Use
an
unleaded
gasoline
only
ofat least 9 research
octanenumber
Anti
knock
index
87
Under no
circumstances should
a
leaded
fuel
be
used ince
this
will
damage
the catalytic
convete
LUBRICANTS
SAE
VISCOSITY
NUMBER
Lubricant Specifications
Remarks
Gear
oil
Transmission
and
steering
API
GL4
Further
details refer
to
recommended SAE
viscosity
chart
ENCEOL
I I I
I
ICM
2
JGIIf4
o
asoline
engine
oil
APISE
Anti freeze Ethylene
glycol
base
I I
I
o
vJ
ri
I
I
I r I I I
I
r
I
4
I
I
II
T
c
nII
OI
l l 4 O l l l C l l l l l l l F
T Jl
Nu
O
C
Differential
API
GL
5
Automatic
T Mand
power
steering
fluid
Type
DEXRON
Muti
purpose
grease
NLGI
No
2
lithium
soap
base
Brake
and clutch
fluid
DOT
3
US FMVSS
No 6
APPROXIMATE
REFILL
CAPACITIES
liter
usmeasure
Imp
measure
Fuel tank
Hardtop
53
4gal
II5
8
gal
Hatchback 6
5 7
8
gal
3
4
gal
Coolant With
heater
9
5
IOqt
8
3
8qt
Without
heater
88 9
4qt
7
3 4
ql
Engine
Wth
oil filter
4 4
3
8
qt
3
5
8qt
Without
oil
filter
3
9
4
8
qt
3
3
8
ql
Transmission
MT
2
4
4
pt
3
2
pt
A
T 5
5
78
qt
47
8
qt
Differential carrier
2 3 8
pi
2
pt
Power
steering
system
2
4ql
I
8
ql
Steering
gear
8
5
8
pt
2
pt
Windshield
washer
tank
2
2
8
ql
3
4qt
Rear
window washer
tank
8
qt
7
8
qt
Air
conditioning
system Compressor
oil 7
9
f
Z
9
oz 9f
Z
9 oz
Refrigerant
9
kg
2
2
lb 2 2
4 b
MA5
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Engine
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE
BASIC
MECHANiCAL
SYSTEM
ADJUSTING INTAKE
AND
EXHAUST
VALVE
a
ARANCE
Adjustment
should
be made
while
engine
is hot
I
Start
engine
and
warm
upengine
until
water
temperature
indicator
points
to
themiddle of
gauge
then
stop engine
Valve clearance
adjustment
canno
be made
while
engine
is in
operation
2
Remove
valve rocker
cove
3
Set
so
that
high
point
of No I
cam
lobe
points
down
No
earn
lobe
SMA 5
When
turning
crankshaft
with
starte
remove
high
tension
cable
from
ignition
coil
then
turn
it
Adjust
clearance
o
half
of
the
valves
Adjust
only
C D
@ @
and
j
alves
C D 4
Front
o
lJf
Dt
D F J
SMA 49
MAS
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE
Valve clearance
Hod
Intake
C D
@
3 mm
2 in
Exhaust
@
j
3 mm
2
i
n
I
Using
feeler
gauge
measureclear
ance between valve
stem
end
and
rocker
arm
screw
Feeler
gauge
should move with
a
very slight drag
8M
AQSO
2
Ifthe
clearance
is
notwithin
spec
ified
value loosen
rocker
armnut
and
turn rocker
ann
screw
to
provide pro
per
clearance
3 Hold
rocker arm
screw and
tighten
rocker arm
nut
SMA 5
dl
Rocker
arm
nut
6 22 N
m
6
2
2
kg
m
2
6
ftb
4
Recheck
clearance
4
Turn
crankshaft
and set so that
high
point
of
No I
cam
lobe
points
above
No
earn lobe
SMA
Adjust
ID
ID
@
and
@
valves
using
same
procedure
as
for
Step
3
@ @
Front
kGD
tDf
O O
D
SMA 52
Valve
clearance
Hod
Intake
@ @
3
mm
2 in
Exhaust
ID ID
3
mm
2 in
5
Install valve rocker
cove
CHECKING AND
ADJUSTING DRIVE BELTS
I
Visually inspect
for
cracks or
damage
Th belts should
no
touch the
bottom
of the
pulley
groove
2
Checkbell
tension
by
pushing
The
belts
shoulddeflect
by
the
spe
cified
amount
Drive
belt
deflection
8 2
mm
3
47
in
Applied prening
forc
98
N
kg
22b
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Loosen to
adjust
I
f
r
Checking
point
odrive
belt
deflection
3
Adjust
belt tension
as
follows
Fan and
atenaorbelt
I
Loosen
the
upper
and lower alter
nator
securing
bolts until
the alterna
tor
can be moved
slightly
2 Move
the
alternator
with
a
prying
bar
until
the
belt tension iswithin the
specified
range
Then
tighten
the bolts
securely
Ar
conditioner
compressor
and
power
steering
pump
belts
Loosen
the
idler
pulley
lock nut
2
Adjust
the
adjusting
bolt until
the
belt tension
is
within the
specif ied
amount
3
Tighten
the
idler
puUey
lock
nut
securely
MAINTENANCE Engine
Maintenance
Alternator
t
ilJ
Idler
puUey
LoCknu
Adjust
Loosen
Compressor
pulley
Crank
pulley
Idler
pulley
Adjusting
bolt
Adjust
8M
A 53
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
AND
OIL
FILTER
Start
engine
and warm
up
engine
until water
temperature
indicator
points
to
the
middle of
gauge
then
stop
engine
2 Remove
oil
pan
drain
plug
and oil
fiUer
cap
and
allowoil
to drain
A
milky
oil
indicates
the
presence
of
cooling
wae Isolate
the
cause
and take corrective
measure
An oilwth
extremely
low
viscosity
indicatesdilutionwth
gasoline
3 Cean
and
install
oil
pan
drain
plug
with
washer
WARNING
Be
careful not to burn
yourself
as
the
engine
oil
may
behot
IiJ
Oil
pan
drain
plug
2 29
N
m
2 3
kg
m
4 22 ftlb
4
Using
Tool remove
oil
fIlter
E 36
SLC 28
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Engine
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE
5
Wipe
oil
fIlter
mounting
surface
with
a
clean
rag
6
Smear
a
little
engine
oil
on
rubber
gasket
o
newfIlter
SMA
7
Install new
oil
fIlter
Hand
tighten
ONLY DO NOT
use a
wrench
to
tighten
thefilte
8
Refill
engine
with new recom
mended
engine
oil
referring
to
RE
COMMENDED
LUBRCANTS
Check oil levelwith
dipstick
Oil
Capacity
With oil filte
4
lite
3
8
US
qt
35
8
mp
qt
Without oil filte
3 9
lite
48S
qt
3
8
Impqt
E 38
9 Start
engine
Check
area around
drain
plug
and oil
fIlter for
any
sign
of
oil
leakage
If
any
leakage
is evident
these
parts
have not been
properly
installed
Run
engine
until
it
reaches
oper
ating temperature
Then turn
it
of
and
wait several
minutes
Check oil
levelIf
necessary
add
engine
oil
M A
8
When
checking
on
level
park
the
ear
on
a
level surface
v
SMA 63
CHANGING
ENGINE
COOLANT
WARNING
To
BVoid
the
danger
of
being
scalded never
attempt
to
change
the
coolant
when
the
engine
is hot
When
changing
engine
coolant
on
heater
equipped
model
se heater
TEMP
control
lever
a
fully
HOT
position
I
Open
drain
cock
at
bottom of
radiator
and
removeradiator
cap
r l
ild
x r C
l
rli
I
v
t
III
4
i l
I
ll
LOOSEN
CS 5
2
Remove
cylinder
block
drain
plug
located
at left
rearof
cylinder
block
W
F
O
3
Drain coolant
completely
Then
flush
cooling system
4
Close
drain
cock and
plug
5
Fll radiator with
coolant
up
to
fIller
opening
observing
instructions
attached to
anti
freeze
container for
mixing
ratio
of
anti
freeze
towater
Cooling
wae
capacity
95
lite
US
qt
83
8
mp
qtl
6
Run
engine
for
a
few
minutes If
necessary
add
coolant
7
Fll
reservoir tank
with
coolant
up
to
MAX level
I
t
S 2
8
Install
radiator
cap
Check
drain
valve
and
plug
for
any
sign
ofleakage
CHECKING
DiGINE
COMPRESSION
PRESSURE
I Warm
up
engine
untilwater
tem
perature
indicator
points
to
the
middle
of
gauge
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2 Remove
au
spark plugs
on
one
side
forCalifornia
models
3
Disconnect
all harness
connectors
at
injector
4
Properly
attach
a
compression
tester to
spark
plug
hole
in
cylinder
being
tested
8MA 42
S
Depress
accelerator
pedal
to
open
throttlevalve
fully
6
Crank
engine
and
read
gauge
indi
cation
Run
engine
at about
35
rpm
Engine
compression
measurement
should be
made
as
quickly
as
possi
ble
Compression pressure
kPa
kg
em
ps
a
rpm
Standard
77 2
7 35
Minimum
883
9 28
35
7
Cylinder
compression
in
cylinders
should not
be
less
than
8
of
the
highest reading
If
cylinder
compression
in
one
or
more
cylinders
is
low
pour
a
small
quantity
of
engine
oil
into
cylinders
through
the
spark plug
holes
and
retest
compression
If
adding
oil
helps
the
compres
sion
pressure
chances
are
that
piston
rings
are
worn
or
damaged
If
pressure
stays
low
valve
may
be
sticking
orseating
improperly
If
cylinder
compression
in
any
two
adjacent
cylinders
i
low
and
if
adding
oil doe no
help
the
com
pression
there
is
leakage
past
the
gasketed
surface
Ol and water
in
combustioncham
bers
can
result
from this
problem
IGNITION
AND
FUEL
SYSTEM
REPLACING
SPARK
PLUGS
I Disconnect
spark
plug
wire at
boot
Do
not
pull
o
the
wires
O
K
N
G
SMAO
7
2
Remove
spark plugs
wth
spark
plug
wrench
3
Using
feeler
gauge
check new
spark plug
gap
If
t
is
not
within
specif ied
range
set
gap by
bending
side
ele
trode
Side electrode
if
Gap
8 9
mm
3t
35
SMA 9
MAINTENANCE Engine
Maintenance
SPARK
PLUG
Re
sistor
Standard
built
iJl
type
Standard
BP6ES BPR6ES
type
Hot
type
BPSES
BPRSES
Cold
type
BP7
ES BPR7ES
4
Install new
spark
plugs
and re
connect
high
tension
cables
Al
cable aremarked to
identify
their
original
locations
iY J
Spark
plug
5 2
N
m
5
2
kg
m
4ft
Ibl
CHECKING
IGNITION
WIRING
I
Visually
check
wiring
for
cracks
damaged
andburned
terminals
2
Using
an
ohmmeter
measure
the
resistance between
cable
tenninal
on
the
spark
plug
side
and
corresponding
electrode
inside cap
Resistance
Less than3
ohms
SMA
66
Shake
thewire
while
measuring
re
sistanee
to check
for
intermittent
brake
3
If
he
resistance
ismorethan
the
limt remove
cable from
cap
and
check
the
cable
resistance
only
If
resistance is still more
than the
limit
replace
cable
assembly
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EngineMaintenance
MAINTENANCE
ADJUSTlNGIDLERPM
ADJUSTING
IGNITION
TIMING
AND
CHECKING
MIXTURE RATIO
Non
California
models
Preparation
Makosure
thauhofollowing
parts
are
in
good
order
Battery
Ignition system
Maintenance
procaclure
MA
l
El
ilrness
cOriectiri
Vacuum
hoses
Ar
intako
system
Oil
fille
cap
oil
level
gauge
etc
2
Connect
engine
tacho
ter
and
timing
light
in
dieir
proper
pOsitions
3
On
air
conditioner
equipped
mode s
checks
should
be
carried
out
whilo
thooi conditioner
is
OFF
4 On automatic
transmiuion
equip
peel
modols
checks should be
carried
out
while
s
ift
lever is in
O
position
START
Start
engine
and
wann
upengine
until
water
temperature
indicator
points
to
the
middle
I
f
gauge
Open engine
hood
Run
engine
at about
2
rpm
for abou
2
undet
no
load
WARNING
a
WIlen selector
lever
is
shifted
to
position apply
parking
brake and block
both front
and
reanvheels
with
chocks
b When
racing engine
on
auto
matic
transmission
equipped
modelsimake
ure
that
shift
lever is in
N
or
P
position
and
depress
brake
pedal
to
pre
vent
forward
SUI8
fcar
c After
tha
adjustment
has been
made
shift thelever
to
the
N
or
P
position
and
remove
wheel chocks
E
un
engine
at idle
speed
For
Canada
For
U
S
A
I
Di nnecthose fromair induction pipe
and amtall
proper
cap
on
air
induction pipe
t
Race
engine
two
orthree times
under
no
load
Thenrun
engine
forone
minute
at idle
speed
Check
idle
speed
M nuai lransmiRon
7o o
t
tpm
A u t o m
w
c
Transmission
7
rpm in
D
position
OK
j
N
G
I
Adjust
idle
SPeed
by turning
idle
opeed
adjusting
screw
j
b
this
maintenance
operation
at
6 km
I
miles
serviceor
rechecking
idle
CO
I N O
@
YES
I
I
b
g
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r
Note
a
When
measuring
CO
iniert
probe
I
into
tail pipe
morethan
m
6
in
J
b
Use CO
meter
alter
engine
is
fully
warmed
up
e
When
adjusting
idle CO
at
high
altitude
adjust
toobtain
following
valua
Altitude
Unt
m
ft
f d t e
2
7
t
2
2
4
2 8
4
6
Above
8
6
3 8
5
L J
N
G
I
Adjust ignition
timin
gby
turn
g
dri
u
fter
loosening
bolts
which
secure
distributor
i
o
Check
ignition
ti
ing
wth
irin g
t
8
f2
B
T DC
O
K
I
Race
erigine
two
o
three
times
under
I
load thenrun
engine
at
idle
speed
Check
CO
wth
CO meter
3
t
O
K
I
Turn
of
engine
and
connectair induction
r h o s e
to air
induction
pipe
i
Start
engine
Race
engine
twoorthree timesunder
no
load then
run
engine
at idle
speed
I
Check
idle
speed
M
nu
Transmission
7
t
rpm
AutomaticTrnsmission
7
rpm
in
position
OK
I
NG
END
MAINTENANCE
Engine
Maintenance
@@
f
SMA 59
If
SMA 6
Adjust
CO by turning
air
by pass
screw
onair flow
meter
When
adjusting
CO
remove
blind
plug
fromair
by
pass
screw
After
adjustment
install
the
plug
on
air
flow
meter
r
r
SMA263
I
Adjust
idle
speed by
turning
ide
speed
ad
justing
screw
L
l
MA
ll
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i
tIine
M
tit ance
MAINTENANCE
ADJUSTING
IDLE
RPM
California modes
Preparation
On air conditioner
equiPPed
mod
els checks
should
be carried
out
whiletheairconditioner
is
OFF
2
On
automatic
transmission
equip
ped
models
checks
should be
carried
outwhile
shift lever is inOu
position
Intenailce
procedure
MA
2
WARNING
a When
selector lever is
shifted to
position apply
parking
brake
and
block both
front
and
fear wheelswith
chocks
b Whe
racing engine
on
auto
matic transmission
equipped
models
make
sure
that
shift
lever
is
in
N
or
P
position
and
depress
brake
pedal
to
pre
vent forward
surge
of
car
c
After
the
adj lUt rDent
has been
made
shift the
lever to
the N
or
P
position
and
remove
wheel
chockS
START
Start
engine
andwarm
up
engine
until water
temperature
indicatQfpoints
to
themiddle
of
gauge
j
Open engine
hood
Run
engine
about
2
rpm
for
about
2 minutes
undeJ
no
oad
Run
eDsine
at
Idle
speed
Check
idle
speed
Ma
aT
n s m i a i o n
7
rpm
Automatic Transmission
7
f
rpm
Un D
position
f
K
tG
8
MA 2
SMA 22
SMA263
I
dj
stidle
speed by
turning
idle
speed
ad
I
u s t JJg
screw
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CHECKING
FUEL
LINES
Hoses
piping
connections
ec
I Check
fuel
line
for
leaks
particu
larly
around
connection
of fuel
pipe
and fuel hose
2
Retighten
loose
connections
and
replace
any
damaged
or
defonned
parts
SMA 34
CAUTION
a
not
reuse
fuel hose
clamp
after
loosening
b
Tighten high
pressure
rubber
hose
clamp
so
that
clamp
end
is
3
mm
2 in from
hose
end
or
screw
position
wider
than
other
portions
of
clamp
is
flushWith hose end
Tightening
torque specif ications
are
the
S a m e
for all rubber h o s e
clamps
When
tightening
ose
clamp
8n ure
thatscrewdoes notcomeinto
con
tactwith
adjacent
parts
REPLACING
FUEL
FILTER
The
fuel
fIlter
is
designed
especially
for
use
with the EFI
systerri
It
should
be
replaced
as
an
assembly
I Follow
the
procedure
below
to re
duce
fuel
pressure
to
zeo
CAUTION
Before
disconnecting
fuel
hose release
fuel
pressure
from fuel
line to
elimi
nate
danger
I
Start
the engine
MAINTENANCE Engine
Maintenance
Fuel return
pipe
l
To
ueltan
rbm
f
l tank
rFue
pipe
Fuel
damper
t
Fuel
pump
r
Fuel
pipe
tr
btor
J
J
Jf
Injector
W W
W
J
Fuel
hose
clamps
5N
m
5
kg
m
7
ft
bl
E
F976
2
Disconnect fuel
pump
relay
2har
ness
connectorwith
engine
runnin
Relay
bracket
SEF 3
SMA 62
3mmlo 2inl
fl
f
I
E
F336A
3
After
engine
stall
crank
the
engine
twice
or
three
times
4
Turn ignition
switch
of
and
con
nect
fuel
pump
relay
2
hamess
connec
tor
2 Unfasten
clamps
securing
fuel
hoses to
the
outlet
and
inlet
sides
of
fuel
fIlter
and disconnect
fuel
hoses
Be
careful
no to
spill
fuel over
engine
c o m P
r t m e n t
Place
a
rag
to
ab
so
b fue
MA
3
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EngineMaintenanpe
MAINTENANCE
3
Remove
fuel
mter
I
V
tJl
SMA264
4 To
instaIl fuel
mter reverse
the
order of removal
REPLACING
AIR
CLEANER
FILTER
The viscous
paper type
air cleaner
filte does no
require
any deaning
operation
between renewal
Disengage
air
duct
I
SMA 63
2
Disengage
EAt Exhaust
Air
Induction
System
hose
from air
in
duction
pipe
r
J
MA
4
3
Remove
air
cleaner cover
and
remove
air
cleaner
ftIter
SMA 65
4
InstaIl
air
cleaner
mter
with UP
mark
facing
upward
SMA 39
EMISSION
CONTROL
S
YSTEM
REPLACING
AIR
INDUCTION
VALVE
FILTER
SMA 36
Ar
induction
valve
case
2
Air
induction
valve
3 Air
induction valve
rdter
4
Air
cleaner
Remove
air
induction
valve
case
from
air
cleaner
and
take
out
air in
duction
valve
fIlter
Then
instaIl
new
air
induction valve filter
When
replacing
pay
strict
attention
to
which
direction
the valve i
facing
sothat
exhaust
gas
wll
no
flow back
ward
J
CHECKING
VAPOR
LINES
Check all hoses
and
fuel
tank filler
cap
for
leaks
I
Dsiconnect
the
vapor
vent
line
connecting
carbon
canister to
fuel
tank
2
Connect
a
3
way
connector
a
manometer and
a
cock
or
an
equiva
lent
3
way
carge
cock
to
the
end
of
the
vent
line
3
Supply pressure
into
the
vapor
vent
line
tIuough
the
cock
little
by
little until
pressure
becomes to
the
below
Leakage
test
pressure
3
923
kPa
4
mmll2
5
75
in
H2
4
Shut
the
cock
completely
and
leave it unattended
5 After 2
minutes measure
the
height
of
the
liquid
in
manometer
Pressure variation
Less then
245
kPe
25
mmH2
98
inH2
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MAINTENANCE
Minor Trouble
Diagnoses
andCorrections
I
When
filler
cap
does not close
completely
the
height
should
drop
to
zeo
in
a
short
time
2
Ifthe
height
does
not
drop
to
zeo
in
a
short
time
when iller
cap
is
removed
it
is the
cause of
a
staCfy
hose
AII
@
In
case
the
vent line
is
stuffy
the
breathing
in
fuel tank
isno
thorough
ly
made
thus
causing
insufficient
delivery
of
fuel
to
engine
or
vapor
lock
It
must
therefore
be
repaired
or
replaced
Carbon canister
3
923
kPII
4
mmH2
575
i nH2
Manometer
Check
valve
Fuel
filler
cap
EC 9 A
MINOR
TROUBLE
DIAGNOSES
AND
CORRECTIONS
Condition
Probable
cause
CANNOT
CRANK
ENGINE
OR
SLOW
CRANKING
Improper grade
oil
Partially
discharged
battery
Malfunctioning battery
Loose
fan
belt
Trouble
in
charging
system
Wiring
connection
trouble
in
starting
crcut
Malfunctioning
ignition
switch
Malfunctioning starting
motor
Corrective
action
Replace
with
proper grade
oil
Charge
battery
Replace
Adjust
Inspect
Correct
Repair
or
replace
Repair
or
r e p l a c e
Trouble shooting procedure
on
starting
circuit
Switch
onthe
starting
motorwith head
l ights
ON
When
head
l ights
go
off
ordim
considerably
a Check
battery
b
Check
connection
and
cable
c Check
starting
motor
Whenhead
l ights
stay bright
a
Check
wiring
connection
between
battery
and
starting
motor
b Check
ignition
switch
c
Check
starting
motor
MA 5
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Mnor
TrrJUbleDiagnoses
end
Correctiops
MAINTENANCE
Condition
ENGINE WILL
CRANK
NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT
START
Probable
cause
Corrective
action
In
this
case the
following
trouble causes
may
exist
butin
many
cases
ignition
system
orfuel
system
i
in trouble
Ignition system
in
trouble
Fuel
system
in
troubk
Valve
mecluznismdoes
no
work
properly
Low
compression
T r o u b l e
h o o t i n g
procedure
Check
spark
plug
fIrstly
by following procedure
Disconnect
high
tension
cable
from
one
spark
plug
and
hold
it
about
mm
9 in
from
the
engine
metal
part
and
crank the
engine
ENGINE
CRANKS
NORMALLY BUT
WI L OT
5
ART
Ignition
system
in
trouble
Fuel
system
malfunction
MA
6
Good
spark
occurs
a Check
spark plug
b
Check
ignition timing
c Check
fuel
system
d Check
revolution
trigger
signal
e
Check
cylinder compression
Very high
current
Check
the
current
flow
in
primary
circuit
Inspect primary
circuit for short
Check
distributor
pick
up
coil
operation
Check IC
ignition system
No
spark
occurs
Low
or
no
cunenL
Malfunctioning
distributor
pick
upcoil
Improper
air
gap
Leak
at
rotor
cap
and roor
Malfunctiflning
spark plug
Improper
ignition
timing
Malfunctioning
ignition
coil
Disconnection
of
high
tension cable
Loose
connection
or disconnection
4
primary
crcut
Irregnlar
revolution
trigger
pulse
Malfunctioning
IC
ignition
unit
Lackof
fuel
Damaged
electronic
fuel
injection
harnessor
relay
Malfunctioning
fuel
pumpUsten
to
opera
ting
sound
Damaged
control
unit
Seized
injector
Usten
to
operating
sound
Malfunctioning
air
flow
meter
Damaged
water
temp
sensor
Check for
loose
terminalordisconnectionin
primary
crcut
Check for
burned
points
Replace
Adjust
Clean
or
replace
Clean
adjust plug
gap
or
replace
Adjust
Replace
Replace
Repair
or
replace
Replace
IC
ignition
unit
Replace
Supply
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Repl
ce
For
inspection
procedures
for
electronic
fuel
injection sys
tern
components
refer
to
Engine
Fuel
section
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Condition
Fuel
system
malfunction
Lowco
prellion
UNSTABLE
ENGINE
IDLING
Ignition
system
in trouble
Engine
mechanical
system
in trouble
Fuel
system
malfunction
MAINTENANCE
Minor Trouble
Diagnoses
and
Corrections
Probable cause
Malfunctioning
pressure
regulator
Dirty
fuel
f lter
Dirty
or
clogged
fuel
pipe
Clogged
fuel
tank
breather
pipe
Incorrect
spark
plug
tightening
or
damaged
gasket
Improper
grade engine
oil
or
low
viscosity
Incorrect
valve
clearance
Compression
leakfrom valve
seat
Sticky
valve
stem
Weak
or
damaged
valve
springs
Compression
leak
at
cylinder
head
gasket
Sticking
or
defective
piston
ring
Worn
piston ring
or
cylinder
Trouble
shooting
procedure
Pour
the
engine
oil from
plug
hole and thenmeasure
cylinder
compression
Compression
increases
Compression
does not
change
Malfunctioning ignition system
spark
plug
high
tension cable
distributor IC
ignition
unit
ignition
coil
etc
Incorrect
basic
ignition timing
Loose
manifold
and
cylinder
headbolts
Incorrect
valve
clearance
Clogged
air
cleaner
f lter
Incorrect
idle
adjustme
nt
Damaged
manifold
gaskets
Intake air
leakage
at
following
points
Dipstick
Ol
filler
cap
Blow by
hoses
Intake
air
duct
air
flow
meter to throttle
chamber etc
Corrective
action
Replace
Replace
Clean
Repair
and clean
Tightef l
to
normal
torque
or
replace gasket
Replace
with
proper grade
oil
Adjust
Lap
valves
Corrector
replace
valve
and
valve
guide
Replace
valve
springs
Replace gasket
Replace
piston rings
Overhaul
engine
Trouble
in
cylinder
or
piston
ring
Compression
leaks from valve
cylinder
head
or
head
gasket
Replace
Adjust
Retighten
bolts
Adjust
Replace
f lte
Adjust
Replace gasket
Repair
or
replace
MA
7
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Minor
Trouble
DiagnolJt
s
and
Correctiom
MAINTE ANCE
Condition
Fuel
system
malfunction
Low
compression
Others
HIGH ENGINE
IDLE
SPEED
Fuel
system
malfunction
Others
ENGINE
POWER
BELOWNORMAL
Low
compression
Ignitionsystem
in
trouble
Fuel
system
malfunction
MA
8
Probable
cause
Damaged
electronic
fuel
injection
harness
Seized
injector
Usten
to
operating
sound
Malfunctioning
air
regulator
During
warm
up
driving
only
Damaged
control
unt
Damaged
water
and
air
temp
sensor
Malfunctioning
throttlevalve switch
Irregular
fuel
pressure
Malfunctioning
P
C V valve
Malfunctioning
E GR
control
system
Incorrect
adjustment
of idle
speed
adjusting
screw
Malfunctioning
air
regulator
Throttle
valve
is
opened
excessively
at
idle
Malfunctioning
F
I
D
Dragged
accelerator
l inkage
Malfunctioning
Vacuum Control Valve
V
C
V
Incorrect
ignition
timing
Malfunctioning spark
plugs
Malfunctioning
distributor
pick up
coil
Throttle
valve
does not
open
fully
Damaged
electronic
fuel
injection
harness
Seized
injector
Usten
to
operating
sound
Malfunctioning
air
flow
meter
Malfunctioning
throttle
valve switch
Irregular
fuel
pressure
Clogged
fuel
pipe
Dirtyor
clogged
fuel
ftIter
Fuel
pwnp
will not
work
properly
Corrective
action
Replace
Replace
Replace
For
inspection
procedures
for
electronic
fuel
injection sys
tern
compo
nents refer
to
Engine Fuel
Section
Replace
Replace
Repair
or
replace
Replace pressure
regulator
Previously
mentioned
Checkor
replace
COrrect
or
replace
Correct
Replace
For
inspection procedures
for
air
regulator
refer
to
Engine
Fuel
section
Replace
throttlechamber
Replace
Check
and correct accelerator
l inkage
Check
or
replace
if
necessary
Previously
mentioned
Adjust
Clean
adjust
or
replace
plugs
Replace
Adjust
Replace
Replace
Replace
Repair
or
replace
Replace pressure
regulator
if
necessary
Replace
if
necessary
Replace
Replace
For
inspection
proce
dures for
electronic
fuel
injection
system
components
refer
to
Engine
Fuel Section
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Condition
Arintake
system
malfunction
Overheating
Othe
NOISY
ENGINE
Car
knocking
Mechanical
knocking
Crankshaft
bearing
knocking
MAINTENANCE
Minor Trouble
Diagnosessnd
Corrections
Probable cause
Clogged
air
cleaner
filter
Ar
leaking
from
manifold
gasket
Intake air
leakage
at
following
points
Dipstick
Ol
ftller
cap
Blow
by
hoses
Intake air
duct
air flowmeter
to
throttle
chamber
etc
Insufficient coolant
Loose
fari belt
Wornor
damaged
fan
belt
Malfunctioning
thermostat
Malfunctioning
water
pump
Clogged
or
leaky
radiator
Malfunctioning
radiator
ftller
cap
Arin
cooling
system
Improper
engine
oil
grade
Incorrect
ignition timing
Malfunctioning
thermostat
Improper
octane
fuel
Improper
tire
pressure
Dragging
brake
Cutch
slipping
Malfunctioning
E
G
R
control
system
Overloaded
engine
Carbon
knocking
Timing
knocking
Fuel
knocking
Preignition misusing
of
spark
plug
This strong
dull
noise increases when
engine
is
accelerated
To
locate
the
place
cause
a
misfire
on
each
cylinder
If
the
noise
stops
by
the misfire
this
cylinder generates
the
noise
Corrective
action
Replace
filter
Replace gasket
Repair
or
replace
Replenish
Adjust
fan belt
Replace
Replace
Replace
Flush
repair
or
replace
Replace
Retighten
each
part
of
cooling
system
Replace
with
proper grade
ol
Adjust
Replace
Replace
with
specif ied
octane fuel
Inflate
to
specified
pressure
Adjust
Adjust
Correct
or
replace
Use
right
gear
in
driving
Disassemble
cylinder
head
and
clean car
bon
Adjust
ignition timing
Use
specif ied
octane fuel
Use
speci fi ed spar k p lug
This
is caused
by
worn
or
damaged
bearings
or
unevenly
worD
crankshaft
Renew
bear
ings
and
adjust
or
change
crankshaft
Check
lubrication
system
MA
9
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Mnor
Trouble
Diagnoseund
Corrections
MAINTENANCE
Condition
Connecting
rod
bearing knocking
Piston
and
cylinder
noise
Piston
pin
noise
Water
pump
noise
Others
Others
ABNORMAL
COMBUSTION
backfire
after
fire
runn etc
Ignition
system
in trouble
Fuel
system
malfunction
MA
2
Probable cause
This
is
a
little
higherpitched
noise
than the
crankshaft
knocking
and
also
increases
when
engine
is
accelerated
Cause a misfue
on
each
cylinder
and ifthe
noise
diminishes
almost
completely
this crankshaft
bearing
generates
the
noise
When
you
hear
an
overlapping
metallic
noise
which
increases its
magnitude with the
revolutiono
engine
and
which
decreases
engine
is
wanned
up
this
noise is
caused
by
piston
lUId
cylinger
To locate
the
place
cause
a
misfueon
each
cylinder
This
noise is
heard at each
highest
and
lowest
dead
end of
piston
To
locate the
place
cause
amisfire
oneach
cylinder
This
noise
may
be caused
by
worn
or
damaged bearings
or
by
theuneven
surface
of
sliding
parts
An
improper
adjustment
of
valve clearance
Noiseoftinringchmn
Anexcessive
end
play
oncrankshaft
Wear
on
clutch
pilot
bushing
This
noise
wll be heard
when
clutch
is
disengaged
Improper
ignition tinring
Improper
heat
range
o
spark
plugs
Intake
air
leakage
at
following
points
Dipstick
Ol
f l er
cap
B l o w
y hoses
Intake
air
duct
air
flow
meter
to
throttle
chamber
etc
Damaged
electronic
fuel
injection
harness
Damaged
control
unt
Malfunctioning
air
flow
meter
Damaged
water
temp
sensor
Corrective
action
Same
as
the case
of
crankshaft
bearings
This
may
cause an
abnonnal
wearing
o
cylinder
and
lower
compression
which
in
turn will
cause
a
lower
out
put power
and
excessive
consumption
ooil
Overhaul
engine
This
may
cause
a
wea
on
piston
pin
or
piston pin
hole
Renew
piston
and
piston
pin
assembly
Replace
water
pump
with
a new one
Adjust
Adjust
thetensionof
chmn
Disassemble
engine
and renew
main
bearing
Renew
bushing
and
adjust
drive shaft
Adjust
ignition
timing
Use
specified
spar k p lugs
Repair
or
replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
J
For
inspection
procedures
for
electronic
fuel
injection
sys
tern
components
refer
to
Engine
Fuel
Section
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Condition
Defective
cylinder
head
ec
Others
EXCESSIVE
OIL
CONSUMPTION
Ol
leakage
Others
POOR FUEL
ECONOMY
Engine
power
belownormal
Fuel
system
malfunction
MAINTENANCE Minor Trouble
Diagnoses
and
Corrections
Probable cause
Improperly
adjusted
valve clearance
Excess carbon in combustion
chamber
Damaged
v
alve
spring
backfire
after fire
Malfunctioning
E
G
R
control
system
Loose
oil drain
plug
Loose
or
damaged
oil
pan gasket
Loose
or
damaged
chain
cover gasket
Damaged
oil seal in front and rear of
crankshaft
Lo
e
or
damaged
rockercove
gasket
Improper tightening
of
oil
fIlter
Loose
or
damaged
oil
pressure
switch
I
Cylinder
and
piston
wea
Improper
location of
pistonring
or
reversely
assembled
piston
ring
Damaged
piston
rings
Worn
piston ring groove
and
ring
Fatigue
ovalve oil
seal
lip
Worn
valve stem
Inadequate
quality
o
engine
oil
Engine
overheat
Exceeding idling
revolution
Fuel
leakage
from
fuel
line
Damaged
electronic
fuel
injection
harness
Damaged
control
unit
Malfunctioning
air flow
meter
Damaged
air
temperature
sensor
Malfunctioning
throttle
valve
switch
Irregular
fuel
pressure
Corrective
action
Adjust
Remove
head
and
get
ridofcarbon
Replace
it
with
a
new
one
Correct
or
replace
Tighten
it
Renew
gasket
or
tighten
it
Renew
gaskei
or
tighten
it
Renewoil
seal
Renew
gasket
or
tighten
it
but
not too
much
Renew
gasket
and
tighten
it
with the
proper
torque
Renewoil
pressure
switch
or
tighten
it
Overhaul
cylinder
and
renew
piston
Remount
piston
rings
Renew
rings
Repair
r
renew
iston
and
cylinder
Renew
piston
and
piston
ring
Replace
seal
lip
with
a
new
one
Renew
valve
or
guide
Use the
designated
oil
Previously
mentioned
Previously
mentioned
Adjust
it
to
the
designated
rpm
Repair
replace
or
tighten
the
connection
o
fuel
pipes
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
pressure
regulator
if
necessary
For
inspection procedures
for
electronic
fuel
injection
sys
tern
components
refer
to
Engine
Fuel Section
MA
2
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Minor
Trouble
Diagnoses
and
Correctiom
MAINTENANCE
Condition
TROUBLE
IN
OTHER
FUNCTIONS
Decreased oil
pressure
Excessive
wearon
the
sliding parts
Scuffing
of
sliding
parts
MA22
Probable cause
Inadequate
oil
quality
Overheat
Malfunctioning
oil
pump regulator
valve
Functional deteriorationo
oil
pump
Blockedoil f lter
Increased clearance
invarious
sliding
parts
Blocked
oil
strainer
Malfunctioning
o
gauge
pressure
switch
Ol
pressure
decreases
Damaged quality
or
contamination
ooil
Air
leakage
from
air intake
duct
Damaged
air
cleaner
Overheat
or
overcoat
Improper
fuel
mixture
Decrease
ooil
pressure
Insufficient
clearances
Overheat
Improper
fuelmixture
Corrective
action
Use the
designated
oil
Previously
mentioned
Disassemble
oil
pump
and
repair
or
renew
t
Repair
or
replace
it
with
anew
ne
Renew
it
Disassemble
and
replace
the
worn
parts
wth
new ones
Clean
it
Replace
it
with
a
new one
Previously
mentioned
Exchange
the oil with
proper
one and
change
element
Repair
or
replace
Change
element
Prev iously
mentioned
Check the
fuel
system
Previously
mentioned
Readjust
to lIie
designated
clearances
Prev iously
mentioned
Check
the fuel
system
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MAINTENANCE
Chassis and
Body
Mainwnance