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 MountsPassenger Side Air Bag Module [Standard Deployment Control System]
Purpose
When the passenger-side air bag module receives an impact from a frontal
or frontal offset collision, the operation (deployment) of the air bag mediates
the impact to the head and face of the front passenger.
Function
When the passenger-side air bag module receives ...
Rear Body Control Module (Rbcm) Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If configuration is not performed when the rear body control module (RBCM)
is replaced with a new one, the vehicle specification information is not stored
in the rear body control module (RBCM) and the system will not operate normally.
When performing configuration, it ...
Auto Light Sensor
Purpose
The auto light sensor detects the illumination level above and in front of
the vehicle and outputs it to the front body control module (FBCM).
Function
The auto-light sensor uses the upward illumination level sensor to detect
the illumination level above the vehicle ...