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 MountsM Position Switch [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The M position switch detects that the selector lever is in the M position.
The M position switch signal is sent to the TCM via CAN, and is used for
manual shift control and engine-transaxle integration control.
Construction
The M position switch is in ...
Front Door Speaker Removal/Installation
Without Bose®
NOTE:
If the procedure is performed while holding the front door speaker cone,
it could deform the cone causing a malfunction. Therefore, perform the procedure
while holding any part other than the cone.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the f ...
Bumper Slider Removal/Installation
Front Bumper Slider
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the seal board upper..
3. Remove the front bumper..
4. Remove bolts A.
5. Pull the front bumper slider in the direction of the arrow while detaching
pins B and hook C.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal ...