Purpose, Function
The crankshaft converts the reciprocating movement of the piston to a rotational movement via the connecting rod.
The main bearing forms an oil film on the outer surface of the crankshaft journal to prevent wear due to sliding.
Construction
Crankshaft
The crankshaft is installed to the inside (crankcase) of the cylinder block.

The crankshaft has a key groove to match timing to the crankshaft pulley.
The crankshaft has the following parts shown in the figure.

The optimized shaft diameter ratio of the crankshaft journal and crank pin has reduced sliding resistance while maintaining rigidity.
The steel crankshaft has five bearings and eight counterweights for improved accuracy in the rotational balance.
The crankshaft journal and crank pin have been induction hardened* to bear high loads.
The crankshaft has an oil passage for supplying engine oil to the crankshaft journal and crank pin.

Main bearing
The main bearing is installed to the outer surface of the crankshaft journal.
The upper main bearing and lower main bearing are made of aluminum alloy.
The upper main bearing has an oil groove and oil hole.
Thrust force is suppressed by the thrust bearings on both sides of the No.3 journal.

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
Motor MountsFuel Pressure Sensor
Purpose/Function
Detects the fuel pressure in the fuel distributor as basic information for
mainly determining the fuel injection amount.
Detects the fuel pressure in the fuel distributor and inputs it to the PCM
as a fuel pressure signal.
Construction
Installed on ...
Roof Molding Removal
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position shown in the figure.
2. Rotate a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow in
the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure and remove the roof molding from the front
T-stud.
3. Rotate the roof molding in th ...
Air Intake Actuator [Manual Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The air intake actuator moves the air intake door in the blower unit to switch
the air intake port.
Function
The air intake actuator drives the motor based on the signal from the climate
control unit and moves the air intake door to the FRESH or REC position.
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