Purpose, Function
Connecting rod
The connecting rod transmits the reciprocating movement of the piston to the crankshaft by engaging the piston pin and crank pin.
Connecting rod bearing
The connecting rod bearing forms an oil film on the outer surface of the crank pin to prevent wear due to sliding.
Construction
Connecting rod
The connecting rod is installed between the piston pin and crank pin.
High-strength, forged carbon steel has been adopted for weight reduction.
A cracking method*1 for breaking off and separating the connecting rod from the connecting rod cap has been adopted for improved accuracy.
Weight has been reduced by optimizing the shape from the I shaft to the large end.
Reciprocating inertial weight, including the piston, has been reduced with the use of a full-float type for the connection with the piston and further tapering of the small end shape.
With the adoption of the plastic region tightening*2 method for the connecting rod bolt, the stability of the axial force has been improved.
*2 Plastic region tightening is a method of controlling the tightening using the rotation angle of a bolt. By tightening to the region (plastic tightening region) in which bolt deformation does not become irreversible, variation in axial force is suppressed.
Connecting rod bearing
The connecting rod bearing is installed on the outer surface of the crank pin.
The upper and lower connecting rod bearing are made of aluminum alloy.
Rear Window Defroster/Outer Mirror Heater
Outline
Fogging is cleared from the rear window and outer mirror glass by heating
of the filament.
Structural view
System wiring diagram
Vehicles with full-auto air conditioner system
Vehicles with manual air conditioner system
Construction
Rear window defroster
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Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Inspection
Visual Inspection
CAUTION:
When foreign material such as an iron chip is on the CKP sensor, it can cause
abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and adversely affect
the engine control. Be sure there is no foreign material on the CKP sensor when
replacing.
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Lap Pre Tensioner Seat Belt [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Purpose
The lap pre-tensioner seat belts retract and tighten the seat belt webbing
to protect the front passengers during a collision.
Function
The lap pre-tensioner seat belts operate (deploy) based on the operation
signal from the SAS control module to instantly retract a ...