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 MountsPurge Solenoid Valve Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the plug hole plate..
3. Remove the air cleaner and air hose as a single unit..
4. Disconnect the high pressure fuel pump connector.
5. Disconnect the harness clip as shown in the figure.
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table ...
Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Cowl grille.
Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection
1. Apply battery positive voltage and connect the ground to the windshield wiper
motor terminals as indicated in the table below a ...
Shift Pressure Control (Learning Control) [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Outline
The TCM optimizes the hydraulic pressure for clutch engagement and disengagement
through learning correction of the clutch engagement pressure.
NOTE:
The clutch engagement pressure learning value stored in the TCM is not cleared
even if the negative battery termina ...