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.
Engine Oil Replacement
WARNING:
Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and
wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous.
It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work ...
Sas Control Module Configuration (Using Read/Write Function) [Standard Deployment
Control System]
NOTE:
When performing configuration, it is necessary to read the vehicle specification
information from the SAS control module before replacing it. Connect the M-MDS
to the vehicle and perform vehicle identification before removing the SAS control
module. The vehicle specification i ...
Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) System
Outline
The blind spot monitoring (BSM) system detects vehicles approaching from
the rear blind spots, and illuminates the BSM indicator light on the outer mirror
glass. When the BSM indicator light is illuminated and the turn light switch
is turned on to the side in which the indica ...