Purpose, Function
HLA
The HLA maintains the valve clearance at a constant 0 mm and maintenance-free valve clearance is realized.
Rocker arm
With the adoption of the needle roller bearing built into the rocker arm, the contact to the cam employs rolling contact to reduce sliding resistance.
Construction
HLA
The HLA is installed to the cylinder head.
Rocker arm
The rocker arm is installed to the HLA and upper area of the valve.
The needle roller bearing is built into the rocker arm.
Operation
Before valve opening
1. The plunger presses up the rocker arm by the spring force of the plunger spring to maintain the valve clearance at 0 mm.
During valve opening
1. If the cam presses down the rocker arm, load is applied to the plunger and valve.
2. If load is applied to the plunger, the hydraulic pressure in the high pressure chamber (A chamber) increases and the check ball closes the hydraulic passage.
3. If the hydraulic passage is closed, the plunger is fixed becoming the rocker arm pivot point because the volume of the engine oil in the high pressure chamber is not changed.
4. The rocker arm presses down the valve.
After valve opening
1. If load is not applied to the plunger, the plunger spring presses up the plunger (maintains valve clearance at 0 mm).
2. Because the capacity of the high pressure chamber (A chamber) increases in Step 1, the check ball is opened and engine oil flows from the reserve chamber (B chamber) to the high pressure chamber (A chamber) to prepare for the next step.
3. The oil in the reserve chamber (B chamber) which is decreased by supplying it to the high pressure chamber (A chamber), is supplied from the oil passage of the cylinder head.
Planetary Gear [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The planetary gear is a mechanism which shifts the drive force from the engine.
The planetary gear consists of multiple gears which rotate individually while
revolving. By controlling the individual rotation and revolving of the gears,
the transaxle performs gear shi ...
Wheel Hub Component Inspection
Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection
1. Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure
the wheel bearing axial excessive play.
If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub component.
Rear wheel bearing maximum play
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Blower Motor [Manual Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The blower motor sends airflow into the cabin.
Function
The blower motor rotates the blower fan to create airflow and sends out the
airflow in the blower unit and A/C unit.
Construction
The blower motor is installed to the blower unit.
The bl ...