If whitish cotton-like wafts are observed, aluminum parts in the cooling system are corroded. If the coolant is brown, iron or steel parts are rusting. In either case, flush the cooling system.
If the coolant gives off an abnormal smell, check for a cooling system leak. It may be caused by exhaust gas leaking into the cooling system.
Coolant Level Inspection
Refer to the Coolant Level Inspection in the PeriodicMaintenance chapter.
Coolant Draining
Refer to the Coolant Change in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Coolant Filling
Refer to the Coolant Change in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Coolant
Pressure TestingConnecting Rod Big End
Bearing Insert/Crankpin Wear Inspection
Remove the connecting rod big end (see Connecting Rod
Removal).
Cut strips of plastigage to crankpin width. Place a strip
on the crankpin parallel to the crankshaft installed in the
correct position.
Tighten the connecting rod big end nuts to the specified
torque (see Connecting Rod I ...
Starter Clutch Assembly
Install the one-way clutch [A] to the driven gear.
Face the circlip side of the one-way clutch to inside.
Install the new snap ring [B] to the one-way clutch.
Install the drive gear [C] while turn it counterclockwise [D].
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the needle
bearing ...
Air Cleaner Element Replacement
NOTE
In dusty areas, the element should be replaced more
frequently than the recommended interval.
WARNINGIf dirt or dust is allowed to pass through
into the
throttle body assy, the throttle may become stuck,
possibly causing accident. Replace the air cleaner
element according ...