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 TestingPiston Ring Thickness Inspection
Measure the piston ring thickness.
Use the micrometer to measure at several points around
the ring.
Piston Ring Thickness
Standard:
Top [A] 0.77 0.79 mm (0.0303
0.0311 in.)
Second [B] 0.78 0.79 mm
(0.0307 0.0311 in.)
Service Limit:
Top 0.70 mm (0.0276 in.)
Second 0.71 mm (0.0280 ...
US, CA and CAL Models
1. Hold the water hose [A]. Insert the tab into the slot.
2. Hold the water hose [B]. Insert the tab into the slot.
3. Water Hose Fitting on Cylinder Head
4. Heat Insulation Rubber Plate
5. Run the crankshaft sensor lead and the oil pressure switch lead into the
slot, and hook the slot
on ...
Spring Plate Free Play Adjustment
NOTE
The free play adjustment is performed by replacing the
steel plate(s).
Measure the clutch spring plate free play (see Clutch
Spring Plate Free Play Measurement), and then replace
the steel plate(s) which brings the free play within the
usable range.
Spring Plate Free Play
Usable ...