Service Manual of CHERY·SQR371F Mechanical Part of 371F Engine

Service Manual of CHERY·SQR371F

Mechanical Part of 371F Engine

 Service Manual of CHERY·SQR371F Mechanical Part of 371F Engine

Contents

CHAPTER I ENGINE PARAMETERS AND SPECIAL TOOLS .............................................................................. 2

SECTION I TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................................................................... 2

SECTION II LOCATION OF ENGINE NO. ............................................................................................................................ 5
SECTION III CHECKING METHOD OF ENGINE TIMING ....................................................................................................... 5

CHAPTER II ENGINE BLOCK..................................................................................................................................... 7

SECTION I TIMING GEAR TRAIN ....................................................................................................................................... 7

SECTION II CYLINDER HEAD ......................................................................................................................................... 11
SECTION III MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE OF LUBRICATION SYSTEM ........................................................................... 16
SECTION IV MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE OF CRANKSHAFT, OIL SEAL, PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD ..................... 18
SECTION V SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE FOR ACCESSORY ELECTRIC APPLIANCES ....................................................... 30

CHAPTER III SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE FOR ENGINE INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM,
CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FUEL SYSTEM ............................................................................ 34

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Chapter I Engine parameters and special tools

Section I Technical data

Engine features

Engine model SQR371F

Engine type 3-cylinder, water cooling, in-line double overhead

camshafts, 12 valves

Bore (mm) 71

Piston stroke (mm) 83.9

Displacement (L) 0.998

Compression ratio 11

Rated power (kw) 51

Rated power speed (r/min) 6,000

Max. torque (N.m) 93

Max. torque speed (r/min) 3,500-4,500

Min. specific fuel consumption (g/Kw.h) 270

Cylinder pressure (bar) 10-13.5

Fuel pressure (bar) 4

Low idle speed (800±50 r/min) 1.2-1.5

Oil pressure (bar) High idle speed (2,000 r/min) 3.2-3.5

High speed (4,000 r/min) 3.7±0.5

Operating Starting operating temperature 82±2

temperature of
Full open temperature 95
thermostat (℃)

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Technical parameters

Item Standard value

Intake cam 41.512
Height of cam
Exhaust cam 40.302
-0.050
1st intake camshaft journal φ34
-0.066
Other intake camshaft -0.040
φ23
journals -0.053
Camshaft (mm) Camshaft journal
1st exhaust camshaft -0.040
φ26
journal -0.053
Other exhaust camshaft -0.040
φ23
journals -0.053
Intake cam 0.125--0.225
Axial clearance of camshaft
Exhaust cam 0.125--0.225
Lower surface flatness 0.04
Cylinder head Overall height 113±0.05
(mm) Surface grinding limit * Total grinding of the cylinder block and the
0.15*0.20
cylinder head
Intake valve 0.3±0.15
Top edge thickness of the valve
Exhaust valve 0.3±0.15
Intake valve φ5.5±0.2
Dia. of valve stem
Exhaust valve φ5.5±0.2
Intake valve 1.402
Width of sealed area
Exhaust valve 1.256
Valve (mm)
Clearance between valve stem and Intake valve 0.038-0.053
valve guide Exhaust valve 0.048-0.063
Intake valve 16.4°
Angle of inclination
Exhaust valve 17.1°
Intake valve 88.5
Height
Exhaust valve 89.2
Free height (mm) 52
Valve spring
Working pretightening force/working height (kg/mm) 159N/7.3mm
Length of valve guide 34.7±0.1
Inner diameter 5+0.018
+0.066
Outer diameter Ø10
+0.055
Valve guide
(mm) Intake valve 10±0.2
Pressing height Exhaust valve
9.5±0.2
Intake valve 34.17
Valve stem protrusion
Exhaust valve 34
-0.01
Piston Piston skirt diameter (mm) Ø71
-0.022
1st piston ring 0.03~0.07
Side clearance
Piston ring 2nd piston ring 0.02~0.06
(mm) 1st piston ring 0.7-1.1
Back clearance
2nd piston ring 0.7-1.1

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-0.01
1st piston ring 1.0
-0.03
Height -0.01
2nd piston ring 1.0
-0.030
Oil ring
1st piston ring
Piston ring 2nd piston ring
groove Height
(mm) +.003
Oil ring 1.5
+.001
-0.001
Diameter 18
-0.005
Piston pin
Length 47±0.2
(mm)
+0.007
Dia. of piston pin bore 18
+0.002
Axial clearance 0.08～0.28
Radial clearance 0.030～0.065
+0.004
Diameter Ø44
-0.020
Crankshaft main journal Coaxiality 0.05
Crankshaft Cylindricity 0.008
(mm)
Roundness 0.005
-0.004
Diameter Ø40
-0.020
Connecting rod journal Parallelism between
the connecting rod
0.006
journal and the main
journal
Overall height 257±0.05
Roundness/straightness of cylinder bore 0.008/0.01
Cylinder
block (mm) Upper surface flatness 0.04
Surface grinding limit * Total grinding of the cylinder block and the
0.15*0.20
cylinder head

Connecting Radial clearance of connecting rod bush 0.034～0.066

rod (mm) Axial clearance of big end of connecting rod 0.15～0.37

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Section II Location of engine No.

Location of engine cylinder

block No.

A/C compressor

Section III Checking method of engine timing

Checking method of engine crankshaft and camshaft timing

Crankshaft timing position is indicated

The crankshaft
by the highest point of the crankshaft woodruff key is at the
highest point of the
woodruff key at the crankshaft in the crankshaft in the
vertical direction
vertical direction.

Camshaft timing position is indicated by The timing marks of

the highest point of the timing marks of the intake/exhaust sprocket
the intake/exhaust sprocket at the
camshaft in the vertical direction.

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When mounting the timing chain, make sure that three marks on the chain are aligned with the small
round grooves on the intake/exhaust sprocket and the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket.

Three marks on the chain

are aligned with the
grooves on the
intake/exhaust sprocket
and the timing mark on
the crankshaft sprocket.

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Chapter II Engine block

Section I Timing gear train

1. Structure diagram

Use the ratchet wheel and rod and 10# and 13# sockets to remove the cover of the timing chain.

S/N Parts name Parts No. Qty.

1 Intake sprocket 371-1007022 1
2 Exhaust sprocket 371-1007032 1
3 Timing chain 371-1007035 1
4 Fixed guide rail assembly 371-1007034 1
5 Crankshaft sprocket 371-1005051 1
6 Movable guide rail assembly 371-1007037 1
7 Tensioner assembly 371-1007040 1
8 Intake/exhaust sprocket bolt assembly 371-1007033 2
9 Bolt - fixed guide rail Q1840616 2
10 Nozzle - timing chain 372A-1007075 1
11 Bolt - movable guide rail 371-1007036 1
12 Bolt - tensioner assembly Q1840625 2
13 Hexagon flange bolt Q1840612 1
14 Timing sprocket chamber cover and oil pump assembly 371-1011010 1
15 Hexagon flange bolt 01840880 1
16 Hexagon flange bolt Q184C1070F32 4
17 Hexagon flange bolt Q184C1040TF6 4
18 Hexagon flange bolt Q1840845 2
19 Locating pin 372-1002037 2

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After removing the timing chain cover, use the shovel to clean the
greasy dirt and sealant.
1.1 Inspection
Observe the timing chain cover carefully to check if there is crack or oil
impregnation phenomenon. If any, replace the timing chain cover in
time.
1.2 Installation
Install the timing chain gear train in the reverse order of removal.
2 Removal of the timing chain gear train
2.1 Required tools and auxiliary materials
8#, 10# and 13# sockets, 24# bayonet wrench, ratchet wheel and rod
2.2 Removal
1. Remove the timing chain cover (see “Replacement of timing chain
cover” for specific method)
2. Use an 8# socket to remove the tensioner bolt (12) to take down
the tensioner (7).
3. Remove the movable guide rail bolt (11) to take down the
removable guide rail (6), and the fixed guide rail bolt (9) to take out
the fixed guide rail (4) in sequence.
4. Remove the timing chain (3) and use the marker to mark its front
and back sides to make sure that the timing chain is installed correctly.
5. Use a 24# bayonet wrench to fix the camshaft, meanwhile, use the torque wrench to remove the
intake/exhaust sprocket bolts to get down the intake sprocket (1) and exhaust sprocket (2).
2.3 Inspection
Carefully check the timing chain. The service life of the timing chain is same with that of the engine. It
can be used continuously if there is not serious wear or crack on the tooth surface.
Check the movable and fixed guide rails for wear, and replace them if there is abnormal wear on the
surfaces due to contact with the chain.
2.4 Installation
Install the intake/exhaust sprocket in the reverse order of removal.
Note: before installing, adjust align the engine timing.
1. Installation of intake/exhaust sprocket (before installing, adjust the crankshaft key groove vertically
down to avoid the interference between the piston Timing marks of intake
/exhaust sprocket
and the valve): after installing the camshaft onto
the cylinder head, use a 24 mm open end wrench
to get the fixed camshaft at the hexagon side of
the intake/exhaust camshaft stuck. Install the
intake/exhaust sprocket onto the front end of the
intake/exhaust camshaft; align the sprocket pin
groove with the front pin of the camshaft. Use the
sprocket bolt applied with sealant at the head (part
No.: 371-1007033) to fix the sprocket onto the
camshaft, and the tightening torque is 55±5Nm.
And use a 24 mm open end wrench to adjust the
timing marks of the intake/exhaust sprocket to the

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highest points in the vertical direction.

2. Installation of the crankshaft sprocket The woodruff key

is located at the
highest point in
The crankshaft sprocket is installed on the crankshaft by
vertical direction
the woodruff key. The tooth surface faces inside to
ensure that the tooth surfaces of intake/exhaust
sprocket and the crankshaft sprocket are in the same
plane.

Keep the woodruff key at the highest point in vertical

direction by adjusting the crankshaft.

Timing mark on the

crankshaft sprocket
3. Installation of the chain

Install the chain onto the intake/exhaust sprocket. Make

sure that the blue marked outer chain plate is aligned
with the small round groove marks of the intake/exhaust
sprocket, and the timing mark on the crankshaft
sprocket is aligned with the blue chain plate of the chain.

Fixed guide rail

4. Installation of the fixed guide rail

Move the fixed guide rail along the joint surface of the
cylinder block and the cylinder head to the installation
position from the right side.

Firstly fasten the bolts at the lower end (part No.:

Q1840616, tightening torque: 8±1Nm), and then align
the blue mark at the lower end of the chain with the
timing mark groove on the crankshaft sprocket, and
fasten the bolt at the upper end (part No: Q1840616， Movable
guide rail
tightening torque: 8±1Nm).

5. Installation of movable guide rail bolts

Tighten the chain with hands, and check it to make sure

the timing mark groove on the crankshaft sprocket is
aligned with the blue mark on the chain. And transfer the
movable guide rail to the installation position. Release
the chain, and install the removable guide rail bolt (part
No: 371-1007036, tightening torque: 20±2Nm).

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6. Installation of the tensioner

Tensioner
Hold the removable guide rail with hands to ensure that it assembly

does not separate with the chain. Then put the tensioner to
the installation position, fasten it with the bolt. (Part No:
Q1840625, tightening torque: 8±1Nm). Release the movable
guide rail, and pull the tensioner pin.

When installing the timing system, do not drive it

anticlockwise. After aligning the timing mark and finishing
the installation, do not drive the timing system before
installing the timing sprocket chamber cover. (There is no oil
pressure when beginning the installation of the hydraulic
tensioner. The tensioner piston is at the installation position
but not at the working position.)

7. Installation of the timing chain cover

Before installing the timing sprocket chamber cover, the

cylinder block, cylinder head and the timing cover need to be
applied with the sealant (Loctite 5910, and the width of
sealant: 1.5mm-3mm). See the figure for the sealant
position.

8. After applying the sealant, put the chain sprocket chamber

cover on the front end of the engine with its face downward.
Screw the bolt and tighten it to the torque value.

S/N Parts Name Parts No. Qty./set

1 Hexagon flange bolt Q184C1070F32 4
2 Hexagon flange bolt Q1840845 2
3 Hexagon flange bolt Q184C1040TF6 4
4 Hexagon flange bolt Q1840880F32 1

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Section II Cylinder head

1. Structure diagram

1.1 Structure diagram of cylinder head system

11 371-1003026 Valve guide 12 23 Q1840660 Hexagon flange bolt 2

10 371-1003080 Cylinder gasket 1 22 Q1840625 Hexagon flange bolt 19
9 372-1003026 Bowl plug 1 21 371F-1003054 Connecting plate – valve 1
chamber cover
8 371-1003015BA Cylinder head 1 20 371-1003082 Cylinder head bolt 8
7 372-1002045 Oil control cover 1 19 371-1003083 Plain washer – cylinder head bolt 8
6 371-1003063 Locating sleeve – 2 18 371-1003065 Camshaft cover bolt 12
camshaft
5 371-1003061 1st camshaft cover 1 17 371-1003062 2nd-4th bearing caps 6
4 FQ1870845TF32 Hexagon flange bolt 3 16 371-1003021 Intake valve seat ring 6
assembly
3 371-1003031 Seal gasket – cover 1 15 481H-1002039 Bolt M10X1 1
2 371-1003030 Valve chamber cover 1 14 Q1840820 Hexagon flange bolt 1
1 372-1003090 Oil filler cap assembly 1 13 371-1003088 Rear lug 1
S/N Parts No. Parts Name Qty. 12 371-1003022 Exhaust valve seat ring 6

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1.2 Exploded view of 371Fengine valve mechanism

1 -------------------- Intake camshaft

2 -------------------- Steel ball
3 -------------------- Signal disc – camshaft
4 -------------------- Locating pin
5 -------------------- Exhaust camshaft
6 -------------------- Valve tappet
7 -------------------- Valve lock block
8 -------------------- Upper seat of valve spring
9 -------------------- Valve spring
10 --------------------Valve oil seal
11 --------------------- Lower seat of valve spring
12 -------------------- Exhaust valve
13 -------------------- Intake valve
1.3Maintenance
1.3.1 Replacement of the camshaft, bearing bush, valve and valve oil seal
1.3.1.1 Required tools and auxiliary materials
Special tools for valve oil seal, a set of engine lubricating oil socket, an adjustable wrench, timing special
tools, a set of hex wrench.
1.3.1.2 Removal
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1) Remove the ignition coil and the intake manifold.

2) Remove the accessories belts and the accessories.
3) Remove the oil pan.
4) Remove timing cover and timing system.
5) Remove the timing gears of intake/exhaust cam with a
torque wrench.
6) Remove the bearing covers of intake/exhaust camshaft
successively, and put them in order.
Disassemble the bearing covers of intake/exhaust
camshaft in the sequence shown in the right figure: 1st st
1 bearing
bearing cover - I1 - E1 - E3 - I3 - I2 - E2. cover
7) Take out the camshaft and the valve tappet.
8) Remove the valve spring: remove the valve spring with a
special tool.
9) Remove the used valve oil seal.
1.3.1.3 Check
1) Check the valve spring
Test the free length, verticality and the length under certain
pressure of the valve spring with calipers.
Standard value (mm)
Free length 52
Length under 256 N 26.4
Please replace the valve spring if the measured values
exceed the limit values.
2) Check the camshaft journal
Measure the diameter of camshaft with micrometer.
Standard value (mm)
+.025
Intake 20
0
Exhaust 24 ± 0.1
Please replace the camshaft journal if the measured values
exceed limit values.
3) Check the cam
Measure the height of cam with a micrometer.
Standard value (mm)
Intake cam 41.512
Exhaust cam 40.302
Please replace camshaft if the measured values exceed limit
values.

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4) Check valve and valve guide Measuring

a. Measure the diameter of valve stem with a micrometer. point

The measuring points are as shown in the figures: measure at

the positions 26, 52 and 78 mm from the bottom of valve.

Valve
guide
pipe

Measuring
Interior diameter
Exterior diameter point
of valve rod
of valve guide pipe

b. Test the interior diameter of valve guide at the point of

quartersection with an inside dial indicator.

c. Calculate the difference of measured values and the

clearance. Replace the valve or guide pipe if the
clearance exceeds specified value. Thickness
Contact position
d. Check the width of contacting area for valve. (center of slope) of edge

e. Check the valve seat ring.

Standard value
Exterior diameter of IN Ø 5.5 ± 0.2
valve stem
EX Ø 5.5 ± 0.2
(mm)
Interior diameter of valve IN ￠5 + 0.018
guide
EX ￠5 + 0.018
(mm)
Clearance IN 0.038-0.053
(mm) EX 0.048-0.063
Thickness of the top IN 0.3 ± 0.15
surface of valve
EX 0.3 ± 0.15
(mm)
Width of the sealed area IN 1.402
(mm) EX 1.256
f. Check the valve stem for projection.
Valve stem
Test the projection of valve stem with a vernier caliper (as side

shown in the figure) Height of

projection for
Standard value (mm) valve stem
Valve spraing
Projection for intake valve stem 34.17 seat surface

Projection for exhaust valve stem 34

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5) Check the axial clearance of camshaft

Measure the axial clearance with a dial indicator. If it is
larger than standard value, replace the camshaft.

Standard value

Intake camshaft 0.125-0.225

Exhaust camshaft 0.125-0.225

6) Check the planeness of cylinder head

a. Clean the lower surface of cylinder head.
b. Check the lower surface of cylinder head for warping
with a straight scale and a plug gauge.
(measure the planeness of cylinder head in the
sequence of A-C-D-E-F-G shown in the figure).

Standard value

Planeness of cylinder 0.04

head

c. Please correct the planeness if excessive planeness

occurs. Please replace the cylinder head if it exceeds
the limit value.
Max. permissible wear thickness for cylinder head is 0.15
mm
Max. sum for the permissible wear thickness of cylinder
block and cylinder head is 0.20 mm
1.3.1.4 Refitting
Fitting sequence is opposite to removal sequence.
Note:
1) Apply lubricating oil to the lip of oil seal while fitting
the valve oil seal.
2) Tighten the bolts of cylinder head in the sequence
below.
Tighten the bolts to 40 Nm firstly – loosen the bolts for a
little – tighten them to 50 Nm secondly – rotate them for
60 ± 5°C.

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3) Fit the bolts of valve chamber cover in the

sequence below:
Tighten the bolts in diagonal sequence to fit them
closely to the cover with obvious pressure, and
tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

Section III Maintenance and Service of Lubrication System

1. Replacement of oil pan
1.1 Required tools and auxiliary materials

Drain screw
13# open end wrench, 5# internal hexagonal wrench,

plug
10#, 13# and 14# sockets, ratchet wheel and rod,
LOCTITE 5901 and engine oil.
1.2 Removal steps
1) Unscrew the drain bolt (indicated by the arrow)
with a 14# socket, and drain engine oil.
Note: store engine oil with a special container for
environmental protection.
2) Remove the connecting bolts (2) of oil pan and
transmission housing with a 13# socket and
transmission housing
Connecting holes of

wrench. Remove the baffle between the oil pan

and the transmission.

3) Remove the tightening bolts (2, M6×16) from the

Holes for internal

oil pan with a 5# internal hexagon wrench.

hexagon bolts

4) Remove the tightening bolts from the oil pan with

a 10# socket (5, M6×16; 6, M8×20 and 2, M8×65).

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5) Gently knock the surrounding area of oil pan with a rubber hammer, and take out the oil pan.
Note: prevent the oil pan from suddenly dropping and hurting (kill) maintenance personnel in the
course of knocking.
6) Clear the aged LOCTITE glue from the engine cylinder block, timing gear chamber cover and rear oil
seal bracket with plain end-tools.
Note: do not scratch the junction surfaces between oil pan and engine cylinder block or other parts.
1.3 Refitting
1) Apply a layer of LOCTITE 5910 to the junction surface between
the surrounding area of the frame and the oil pan, close the oil
pan, and fit the tightening bolts to the oil pan.
Note: the positions need to be applied with glue is shown in
right figure.
2) Tighten the bolts. Pretighten the bolts until they are pressed to
fit closely, and tighten them to the specified torque. Tighten the
bolts in the sequence shown in the figure.
Tightening torque: M6: 10 ± 1 Nm; M8: 25 ± 3 Nm
3) Add engine oil to the specified level.
2. Replacement of oil strainer
2.1 Required tools and auxiliary materials
8# socket, ratchet wheel and rod.
2.2 Replacement steps
2.2.1 Removal steps
1) Remove the oil pan. (see “Replacement of oil pan” for the
removal method)
2) Remove the connecting bolts between the oil strainer and the
oil pump with a 8# socket wrench.
(3 in total, M6×20)
3) Take out the oil strainer carefully.
2.2.2 Refitting
1) Tighten the oil strainer flange to the oil pump with bolts with
torque of 10 ± 1 Nm.
2) Fit the oil pan (see “Refitting of oil pan” for the specific method)
3 Replacement of oil filter
3.1 Required tools
A special wrench for the oil filter and a torque wrench
3.2 Replacement steps
3.2.1 Removal method
Unscrew the oil filter with a special wrench, and remove the oil filter;
Note: store engine oil with a special container for environmental protection.
3.2.2 Refitting
Apply a little lubricating oil to the seal ring, clean the mounting surface, rotate the oil filter until the seal
ring touches the mounting surface, and tighten the oil filter with a wrench to the specified torque (20-25
Nm).
Note: see “Replacement requirement based on after-sales mileage” for the replacement cycle of the oil
filter.

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Section IV Maintenance and Service of crankshaft,

oil seal, piston and connecting rod
1. Replacement of piston, piston ring, piston pin and connecting rod bush

1.1 Required tools and auxiliary materials

A 10# open end wrench, 10#, 15# and 17# sockets, ratchet wheel and rod, LOCTITE 5901, engine oil,
torque wrench, special tools for mounting piston and piston ring, feeler gauge, clearance gauge and
micrometer.

1.2 Replacement steps

1.2.1 Removal steps

1) Remove the timing chain (see “Chain of timing belt” in the section of “Replacement of timing chain”
for specific removal methods)

2) Remove the oil pan (see the section of

“Replacement of oil pan” for specific methods)

3) Remove the cylinder head (see “Removal of

cylinder head” for specific methods)

4) Remove the oil strainer (see “Replacement of

oil strainer” for specific methods)

5) Unscrew the bolts at the big end of the

connecting rod.

6) Remove the cover of connecting rod.

7) Lift the connecting rod and the piston gently

with a wooden handle, and take out the piston
and the connecting rod assembly.

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8) Take out the piston ring with a special tool.

1.2.2 Check
I. Check of piston
1) Check the diameter of piston.
Measure the diameter of piston along the vertical
direction of piston pin 12 mm away from the bottom of
piston skirt with a micrometer.
Cylinder No. Standard dimension
-0.01
1 71
-0.022
-0.01
2 71
-0.022
-0.01
3 71
-0.022
Please replace the piston if the wear exceeds the wear
limit.
2) Check the clearance between the piston ring and
the ring groove
a. Clean carbon deposition inside the ring groove with
the piston ring.
b. Check the clearance between the piston ring and
the ring groove with a feeler gauge.
Standard value (mm)
1st ring 0.03-0.07
2nd ring 0.02-0.06
Please replace them with new parts if the measured
clearances exceed wear limits.
3) Check the end clearance of piston ring
a. Put piston ring to the position about 45 mm below
the top surface of cylinder bore, and press the piston
ring into the cylinder through the top surface of
piston.
b. Measure the opening with a feeler gauge.
Please replace them with a set of new piston rings if the
measured clearances exceed the limit values.
Standard value (mm)
1st ring 0.2-0.35
2nd ring 0.4-0.55

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4) Check the journal and bush of connecting rod.

a. Check the diameter of connecting rod journal and
the parallelism to the main journal;
Measure the diameter of connecting rod journal with a
micrometer.
Standard value (mm)
-0.004
Diameter Ø 40
-0.020
Parallelism to the
0.006
main journal
b, Check the radial clearance of connecting rod bush
Check the radial clearance of connecting rod bush with a
clearance gauge. Please clean the journal and bush of
connecting rod, put the gauge onto the journal, fasten the
journal, and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Note: do not rotate the crankshaft in the process.
Unscrew the bolts of connecting rod, remove the bush
cover, and measure the width of the widest part on the
squashed clearance gauge with the measure gauge in
clearance gauge packaging bag.
Standard value (mm)
Clearance 0.034-0.066

Clearance gauge for plastic

line

Please replace the connecting rod bush if the measured clearance exceeds the limit value.
Note: use the bushes of the same brand that conforms to the match mark when replacing the bearing
bush.
Selecting method for connecting rod bush:
There are two kinds of marks on the bushes selected for the upper bush of connecting rod: A and B; and
two on the bushes selected for the lower bush of connecting rod: 1 and 2. Meanwhile, the marks on the
two bushes are red and blue respectively (the color is visible on the new bush, but the color is worn for
the old bush).
Select the corresponding upper bush of connecting rod according to the marks for the selecting bush of
connecting rod on the side of the big end of the connecting rod: A mark corresponds to red bush and B to
blue bush; select the corresponding lower bush of connecting rod according to the marks for the
selecting bush of connecting rod on the first balance block at front end of crankshaft: 1 mark
corresponds to red bush and 2 to blue bush.
6) Check the planeness of upper surface of cylinder
block
a: Clean the upper surface of cylinder block.
b: Check the upper surface of cylinder block for
warping with a straight ruler and a feeler gauge
(measure it in the sequence A-B-C-D-E-F-G as
shown in the figure).
Standard value (mm)
Warping 0.04
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C: Please correct the warping if excessive warping

occurs. Replace the cylinder block if it exceeds the limit
value. The max. permissible worn thickness for the cylinder
block is 0.15 mm. Max. sum for permissible worn thickness
for the cylinder block and the cylinder head is 0.20 mm.
7) Check of the cylinder tube
a: Check the cylinder wall for scratches or cylinder score.
If any, please bore the cylinder, insert the bush, or
replace the cylinder.
B: Check the interior diameter and cylindricity the cylinder
with a bore gauge.
Standard value (mm) 12 mm

Interior 71.025 Center

diameter
Bottom
Cylindricity 0.008

Cylindricity = Max. bore - Min bore/2

Measure the bore in directions A and B in the three planes
as shown in the figure, select the maximum and minimum
value from the 6 measured values, and the cylindricity
should equal to half of the difference between the
maximum value and the minimum value.
1.2.3 Refitting

1) Fit the piston ring. Fit all rings to the piston in the
sequence of lower blade, backing ring of oil ring, upper From top to bottom
blade, 2nd air ring and 1st air ring; pay attention to the 1st air ring
2nd air ring
direction of piston ring (the side with 371F P should be
Upper blade
upward) while refitting the air rings. Separate the two Backing ring
blades from the backing ring for certain angle, and the Lower blade
sharp point at the connector of backing ring should 各环开口角度
Opening angles for
all rings Lower blade
point to the top of piston, and the angle between the
1st air ring 2nd air ring
1st ring and 2nd ring should be 120°.

F R

Backing ring

Upper blade

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Fit connecting rod upper bush to the connecting

rod.

Note: Locating grooves for the bush should be

aligned with those of the connecting rod.

2) Apply engine lubricating oil onto the engine

cylinder inside, clamp the piston ring with special
tools, and tap the piston head with the wooden
handle to fit the connecting rod assembly.

Note: The end with points of the connecting rod Forward

should point toward the 1# cylinder of engine. It identification
should be kept consistent with direction of forward
identification on the top surface of piston.

3) Fit the connecting rod lower bush with the

Forward
connecting rod cover together. Apply engine identification
lubricating oil onto the bush.

Note: notches on the bush should be aligned with

those on the connecting rod.

4) Install the connecting rod cover, and tighten the

bolt. Tightening it to 15±1 Nm, and then tighten it
for 55°~ 65° again.

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5) Measure axial clearance of connecting rod.

Measure axial clearance with dial gage or insert

gauge

Standard value (mm)

Clearance 0.15-0.37

6) Fit oil strainer.

7) Fit oil pan.
8) Fit cylinder head.
9) Fit timing chain after alignment.

2. Replacement of crankshaft front oil seal

2.1 Required tools and auxiliary materials

Ratchet wheel and rod, 13#, 15#, 17# and 22#

sockets, 13# open end wrench, hexagon socket
wrench, special tools for assembling engine
lubricating oil seal.

2.2 Replacement steps

2.2.1 Removal steps

Removal steps

1) Remove accessory belt.

2) Engage 5th gear, depress the brake pedal, and

remove the connecting bolt between pulley and
crankshaft with a torque wrench. Then take off
accessory pulley.

Tighten to the torque of 80 ± 5 Nm, and then turn

by 48º ± 5º.

3) Use a slotted screwdriver to pry out old oil seal

carefully.

Note: Always be cautious and note not to

damage the surfaces of oil seal seat ring and
crankshaft when removing the oil seal.

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2.2.2 Refitting

1) Clean away the dirt on the oil seal seat ring, and
apply a layer of lubricating oil at the seat ring.

2) Apply a layer of engine lubricating oil on the oil

seal lip.

3) Fit the new oil seal coated with lubricating oil to

the special tool.

4) Press the oil seal carefully into the seat ring and
press-fit it in place by tools.

3. Replacement of oil pump

3.1 Required tools and auxiliary materials

A set of large socket tool, a set of small socket tool,

and a set of open end wrench

3.2 Replacement steps

3.2.1 Removal steps

1) Remove accessory belt.

2) Engage 5th gear, depress the brake pedal, and

remove the connecting bolt between timing pulley
and crankshaft with a torque wrench. Then take
off accessory pulley.

Tighten to the torque of 80 ± 5 Nm, and then turn

by 48º ± 5º.

3) Remove oil filter.

4) Remove timing cover.

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3.2.2 Refitting
1) Align the oil pump rotor with crankshaft journal.
2) Assemble oil pump and timing cover.
3) Fit oil seal.
4) Fit other parts.

4. Replacement of crankshaft rear oil seal

4.1 Required tools and auxiliary materials
A set of socket tool, a slotted screwdriver, a small crane,
and engine oil.
4.2 Removal steps
1) Lift the engine assembly off from the vehicle. (See
“Lifting of engine assembly” for more details.)
2) Remove clutch pressure plate.
3) Remove flywheel. Stop the flywheel with a special
tool, and remove fastening bolt with a socket wrench.
Step 1: 20 ± 3 Nm (cross tightening)
Step 2: 30° ± 5° (tightening in sequence)
4) Remove rear oil seal bracket of engine.
5) Use a slotted screwdriver to pry old oil seal out.
Note: Do not damage the surfaces of oil seal seat
ring and crankshaft.
4.3 Refitting
1) Clean the oil seal seat ring. Clean away impurities in
the oil seal seat ring with clean gauze dipped with
engine oil.
2) Apply a layer of engine oil at the crankshaft front oil
seal lip evenly.
Fit the oil seal onto the special tools, and then press
oil seal into the seat ring.

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3) Fit flywheel and clutch pressure plate.

Flywheel bolt should be tightened to the
torque 70 ± 5 Nm.
5. Replacement of crankshaft and thrust plate
5.1 Required tools and auxiliary materials
A set of open end wrench, a set of socket tool, a
small crane, Loctite, engine oil, feeler gauge, insert
gauge, dial indicator.
5.2 Removal steps
Lift the engine off. (See “Lifting of engine” for more
details)
3) Drain engine oil.
4) Remove engine accessory belt.
5) Remove engine accessory such as generator,
A/C compressor, power steering pump and
Tightening
bracket. (See “Replacement of engine sequence for
accessories” for more details.) main cover bolt

6) Remove engine timing cover and timing chain. 拧紧顺序

(See “Replacement of timing chain” for more

details.)
4) Remove engine cylinder head assembly. (See
“Replacement of cylinder head” for more
details.)
5) Remove engine clutch pressure plate,
flywheel and timing gear.
6) Remove oil pan and oil strainer. (See
“Replacement of oil pan and oil strainer” for
more details.)
7) Remove piston & connecting rod assembly for
four cylinders.
And place them in order.
Note: It’s better to attach the corresponding
cylinder number on each piston & connecting
rod assembly, to avoid incorrect fitting.
8) Remove main bearing cap. The crankshaft
and thrust washer can be taken out then.
Bolt torque:
Step 1: 22 ~ 28 N.m;
Step 2: 85° ~ 95°

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5.3 Inspection
1) Crankshaft radial clearance
a) Clean up the journal and bearing bush. Plastigauge

b): Install crankshaft

c): Cut plastigauge into sections of the length as
the same with bearing width, and then put it
on the crankshaft journal to make it parallel
with shaft centerline.

d): Carefully fit main bearing cap, and tighten the

bolt to specified torque.
e) Carefully remove main bearing cap.
f): Use measuring rule on the packaging bag of
plastigauge to measure the width of widest
part of battered plastic wire, to obtain
clearance value.

Standard value (mm)

Clearance 0.020 ~ 0.065

Replace the bearing bush if clearance value

exceeds the limit value.
Note: A group of bearing bushes should be
replaced together.
Selection method for main bearing bush:
Main bearing bush (upper):
Select it according to the grade number marked on
the main cover, X: Red bush; S: Blue bush

S: Blue bush

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Main bearing bush (lower):

Assemble it according to the grade of main bearing bush (lower) marked on the crankshaft, A: Red bush
B: Blue bush.

A: Red bush

Selection method for connecting rod bush:

Connecting rod bush (upper):
Select it according to the grade number marked on the connecting rod body: 1: Red bush 2: Blue bush

“2”: Blue bush

Connecting rod bush (lower):

Assemble it according to the grade of connecting rod bush (lower) marked on the crankshaft, 1: Red
bush 2: Blue bush

1: Red bush

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2) Measure crankshaft axial clearance

Fit crankshaft properly, and measure crankshaft axial clearance
with dial indicator.
Standard value (mm)
Clearance 0.08-0.28

Please replace thrust washer if clearance value exceeds the limit

value.
Standard thickness of thrust washer (mm): 2.00-0.05
3) Measure crankshaft
a. Check coaxiality of crankshaft main journal.
Measure coaxiality with a dial gage, and replace crankshaft
if it exceeds the limit value.
Note: Bending value should be 1/2 of runout value for one
revolution of crankshaft.
Standard value (mm)
Coaxiality 0.05
b. Check for crankshaft wear.
Measure crankshaft diameter with dial indicator, and
measure it one more time by rotating crankshaft for 90
degrees. Then calculate roundness and cylindricity from
these two measurements. (The position to be measured is
as shown in the right.)
① Roundness = maximum diameter - minimum diameter/2.
As shown, measure diameter at two positions vertical to
each other on the same plane. The roundness is the half of
the maximum value minus the minimum value; Installation position
of thrust plate
② Cylindricity = maximum diameter - minimum diameter/2
As shown, measure diameter in direction A and B at two
planes, and take the maximum and minimum values among
those four values. The cylindricity is the half of the maximum
value minus the minimum value;
Standard value (mm)
Roundness 0.005
Cylindricity 0.008
5.4 Refitting
1) Clean short engine, and apply engine lubricating oil on the
crankshaft journal.
2) Fit crankshaft correctly, and fit thrust washer in place.
3) Fit main bearing cap, and tighten crankshaft fastening bolts.
Tightening sequence is as shown.
Tightening method and torque:
A: Pretighten the bolts in the sequence as shown.
B: The first step is to tighten the bolts to 22 ~ 28 N.m in the
sequence as shown.
C: The second step is to tighten them for 85° ~ 95°.

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4) Fit oil strainer, oil pan and front/rear oil seal of

crankshaft and oil pump.
5) Fit engine accessories, lift engine onto the
vehicle, install water pipes and plug all electric
appliance sockets well.

6. Replacement of water pump

6.1 Required tools and auxiliary materials

A set of socket wrench, a set of open end wrench,

hexagon socket wrench and coolant.

6.2 Removal
1) Remove engine accessory belt. (See
“Removal of engine accessories” for more
details.)
2) Loosen engine water outlet pipe to drain
coolant.
3) Remove water pump.

6.3 Refitting

Fitting sequence is reverse to the removal.

Please fill sufficient coolant after fitting.

Note: Do not splash the coolant to accessory belt

or on your skin.

Section V Service and maintenance for accessory electric appliances

1. Structure drawing

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S/N Part No. Part Name Qty.

1 E4G16-3707110 Spark plug assembly 3
2 371F-3707170 High tension wire assembly 1
3 Q1841070TF2 Bolt 1
4 Power steering pump 1
5 Q1840830 Hexagon flange bolt 6
6 371F-3407015 Steering pump bracket 1
7 Q1841060 Hexagon flange bolt 1
8 371F-1025092 Flexible poly V-belt 1
9 371F-1025093 Poly V-belt 1
10 Q1840825 Hexagon flange bolt 1
11 Air compressor 1
12 371-8104012 Air compressor bracket 1
13 371F-3701015 Generator adjusting bracket 1
14 Q184B1235 Hexagon flange bolt 1
15 371-3708110 Starter 1
16 Q184B1290TF6 Hexagon flange bolt 1
17 371-3701110 Generator 1

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2. Maintenance instructions
2.1 Removal and refitting of flexible belt
The flexible belt should not be reused. To remove it, cut it directly.
In the course of fitting, in order to fit the flexible belt onto crankshaft pulley and power pump, turn
crankshaft pulley slowly to bring flexible belt into power pump groove, thus finishing the fitting.

Power pump

Flexible belt

Crankshaft pulley
2.2 Removal and refitting of generator and poly V-belt
Removal steps:
Remove generator harness, loosen the adjusting bolt on the generator adjusting bracket assembly; take
off poly V-belt, loosen the fastening bolt on the generator adjusting bracket assembly, and take off
generator adjusting bracket assembly; remove the fastening bolt of lug on the generator, and finally take
off generator.
Fitting steps: Use hexagon flange bolt Q1841070TF2 to fix upper part of generator 371-3701110 (not
tightened), and then use hexagon flange bolt Q1840825 to fix generator adjusting bracket (anti-pivot
bracket). Fit the belt 371F-1025093 as shown in Fig. 63, and tension the belt with hexagon flange bolt
Q1840845 to the tension of 600N. The tightening torque for hexagon flange bolt Q1841070TF2 is 40 + 5
Nm, and 20 +5 Nm for hexagon flange bolts Q1840825 and Q1840845.

Gear chamber front cover

Generator

Poly V-belt Engine adjusting bracket assembly

Bolt on the engine adjusting bracket assembly

Water pump

Crankshaft pulley

Air compressor

Oil pan

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2.3 Removal and refitting of steering pump bracket and air compressor bracket
After removal and fitting of power steering pump and air compressor, remove the mounting bolt to take
off the bracket as shown.
Power steering pump bracket should be installed with two hexagon flange bolts Q1840830 with
tightening torque of 20+5 Nm and one hexagon flange bolt Q1841060 with tightening torque of 40+5Nm.
Air compressor bracket should be installed with four hexagon flange bolts Q1840830 with tightening
torque of 20+5 Nm.
2.4 Removal and refitting of starter
As shown below, remove harness on starter, screw off two starter mounting bolts in sequence, and take
the starter off gently in a direction opposite to mounting surface. Refitting is reverse to the procedure
above. The tightening torque of bolt is 50±10 (Nm).

Starter

2.5 Removal and refitting of high tension wire and spark plug
According to cylinder number identifications (1, 2 and 3) on the high tension wire body, pull high tension
wire out from spark plug holes of No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 cylinders. Then pull the other end of high
tension wire and the ignition coil out according to cylinder number.
The sequence for pressing high tension wire is the same as removal and refitting sequence, but obvious
feeling can be obtained during pressing.
Use spark plug socket to loosen three spark plugs from the spark plug holes, and take them off by
special tools. Refitting is reverse to this procedure. The tightening torque is 20±3 Nm.

High tension line

Spark plug

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Chapter III Service and maintenance for engine intake and exhaust

system, crankcase ventilation system and fuel system

1. Engine start
1.1 Before engine start, check coolant level, which should be between Max and Min scales in the
expansion tank, and check oil level, which should be between Max and Min scales of oil dipstick.
1.2 Do not depress the accelerator pedal when engine starts, and start the engine after the buzzing
sound disappears.
2. Installation and application of exhaust system
2.1 Installation of rear muffler assembly
2.1.1 Fit the rear muffler assembly to the hooks on the body by three rubber suspensions;
2.1.2 Fit the gasket to the rear muffler assembly flange properly;
2.2. Installation of front muffler assembly
2.2.1 Fit the front muffler assembly to the hooks on the body by two rubber suspensions;
2.2.2 Thread two M10X1.25 bolts at flange of rear muffler assembly (with gasket) through the
corresponding two holes at flange of front muffler assembly, and tighten them with two M10x1.25 nuts
properly with tightening torque of 45 ± 5 Nm;
2.2.3 Adjust the two rubber suspensions on the hook of front muffler assembly, to make the muffler
assembly at the center of middle passage as much as possible.
2.2.4 Fit gasket well on the flange at front of front muffler assembly.
2.3. Installation of front exhaust pipe assembly
2.3.1 Fit gasket well on the flange at rear of catalytic converter assembly.
2.3.2 Thread two M10X1.25 bolts at flange of front exhaust pipe assembly (with gasket) through the
corresponding two holes at flange of catalytic converter assembly, and tighten them with two M10x1.25
nuts properly with tightening torque of 45 ± 5 Nm;
2.3.3 Thread two M10X1.25 bolts at flange for front exhaust pipe assembly (with gasket) through the
corresponding two holes at flange of front muffler assembly, and tighten them with two M10x1.25 nuts
properly with tightening torque of 45 ± 5 Nm;
2.4. Precautions for installation of exhaust system
2.4.1 After installation of exhaust system, check all the parts of exhaust system to ensure that they will
not contact with heat shield and body bottom part, and make sure that the clearance between the heat
shield and body bottom part is more than 25 mm.
2.4.2 During assembly, ensure that the clearance between tail pipe of rear muffler and body rear bumper
is more than 30 mm.
2.4.3 Inspection method for air leakage at joints of exhaust system:
After the engine has been preheated for a while, check the exhaust system joints for air leakage. Certain
air leakage is allowed at the joints (but no air leakage is allowed at joints for exhaust manifold and
three-way catalytic converter assembly), provided that the engine does not tremble and no bubbling can
be heard at the joints.
2.4.4 Installation of manifold catalytic converter assembly
2.4.4 Screw studs into thread mounting holes of cylinder head exhaust side, with tightening torque of
12 + 3 Nm;
2.4.5 Fit exhaust manifold gasket and exhaust manifold onto studs in sequence, and screw the nut on
with socket tool, with tightening torque of 20+5 Nm.
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2.5 Maintenance of three-way catalytic converter

2.5.1 Ensure that the three-way catalytic converter has no unburnt fuel, for the fuel flowing for 30
seconds at 900ºC (temperature in the catalytic converter) can melt and damage the catalytic converter.
2.5.2 When the ignition switch is ON or the engine is running, never remove spark plug or high tension
line to check for jump spark. When checking the ignition condition, remove the plugs of all the nozzles,
and then remove the engine spark plug and connect it to the high tension line of the corresponding
cylinder, and make the threaded part of the spark plug and the cylinder block grounded reliably.
Afterwards, start the engine to check the spark plug for jump spark. Otherwise, the catalytic converter
can be easily damaged.
2.5.3 The premium unleaded gasoline of 93# (including 93#) and above should be used and the
requirements of the premium unleaded gasoline in GB17930-2006 should be met. Any leaded gasoline is
prohibited, because the lead in the gasoline can poison precious metal in the three-way catalytic converter
and reduce the performance of the catalyst. The catalyst carrier exposed to exhaust gas which contains lead
and manganese for a long time may cause the blockage of the carrier passage, thereby the exhaust system
will be blocked and the engine power will be reduced, even vehicle flameout may be caused in serious cases.
Therefore, if deteriorated vehicle power performance or flameout in serious cases is found during driving,
please check the three-way catalytic converter for blockage timely. In addition, if the impurity content of sulfur
and phosphorus in gasoline or oil is excessive, the catalyst can also be poisoned.
2.5.4 Always use the oil of grade specified in vehicle instructions, but never use any oil without the
quality approved by Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. The engine oil level should not be higher than the upper
limit mark of the oil dipstick, otherwise, too high oil consumption may be caused and the oil may be
burned in the three-way catalytic converter which may affect the service life of the three-way catalytic
converter. Please go to Chery authorized service and maintenance station for oil change.
2.5.5 Exhaust system leakage or poor engine running may damage the three-way catalytic converter, so
the exhaust system must be checked for leakage regularly and be maintained at regular intervals as
specified in the instructions.
2.5.6 Do not start the engine by pushing or towing. The engine must not be forced to start if the spark
plug is faulty or the high tension line is broken, because the unburnt fuel will accumulate and burn in the
three-way catalytic converter which may cause the damage of the three-way catalytic converter.
2.5.7 Before the engine shutdown, run the engine at an idle speed for some time to make its temperature
decrease stably, so that thermal shock strength can be reduced and the service life of the three-way
catalytic converter can be extended properly.
2.5.8 For failure or damage of the catalytic converter caused by not complying with the above
specification, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. does not assume any compensation liability.
Schematic Diagram of SQR7100S117 Emission Control System & Purifier
Fig. 1: Exhaust System
Oxygen
Oxygen sensor
sensor
Exhaust manifold

Coupled Rear muffler

Engine catalytic Front muffler
assembly
converter assembly
assembly

Exhaust system mainly consists of oxygen sensor assembly, manifold coupled catalytic converter
assembly, front muffler assembly and rear muffler assembly with the function of conversing the harmful
gas such as CO, NOx, HC etc. in the exhaust gas into harmless gas such as CO2, H2O, N2 etc. by

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redox reaction besides reducing the exhaust noise.

The working principle of reducing exhaust system emissions: the three-way catalytic converter has the
working characteristic that it will have the highest conversion efficiency when the engine air-fuel ratio is
controlled near 14.7; the oxygen sensor serves to measure the engine air-fuel ratio, and it will output
different voltage when the oxygen content in the exhaust gas is different; ECU corrects injection time
continuously according to the detected air-fuel ratio signal from the oxygen sensor so that the air-fuel
ratio can be kept within the small range near the theoretical air fuel ratio and the conversion efficiency of
the three-way catalytic converter can be improved to the maximum extent to reduce emissions.

3. Installation of engine fuel supply system

3.1 Installation of filter:

3.1.1 Clamp the fuel filter to the fuel filter bracket and tighten it with tapping screw;

3.1.2 Replace the fuel filter every 20,000 km.

3.2 Installation of fuel tank assembly:

3.2.1 Fit fuel filler hose.

3.2.2 Fit the fuel tank and the fuel tank sling, and tighten 4 bolts M8 to fix the fuel tank sling to the
underbody (the tightening torque of the plastic fuel tank is 23±2 Nm).

3.2.3 Connect the fuel filler hose and fuel tank properly, and adjust the angle of the hose to avoid
U-shaped structure.

3.3 Installation of fuel pipe:

3.3.1 Fix the fuel pipe to fastening clamp to form pipeline.

3.3.2 Fit the fastening clamp of the pipeline to the body chassis with the torque of 5±1 Nm.

3.3.3 Connect the corresponding fuel pipe properly. The fuel pipe with quick coupling should be inserted
properly during installation (“pop” sound should be heard). After inserting it properly, pull it in reverse
direction to check if it is installed in place. To remove the pipe, just press the two active buttons to pull it
reversely.

3.4 Installation of activated carbon canister assembly:

3.4.1 Fit the activated carbon canister to the body bracket.

3.4.2 Connect air inlet pipe, air outlet pipe and vent pipe of the carbon canister properly.

3.5 Installation of fuel tank cover assembly:

Fit fuel tank cover assembly to the filler hose assembly until quack" sound is heard, and fit the fuel tank
cover cable to the corresponding hole of the body sheet metal cover.

4. Engine crankcase ventilation system

Crankcase ventilation system mainly consists of PCV valve, oil-mist separator (labyrinth, integrated
inside the cover), vent hose, joint and clamp. When replacing the components, just remove the relevant
clamp and vent hose by the caliper.

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Passage II
Passage I
Air filter
Intake manifold
Intake hose

Valve chamber cover (integrated labyrinth)

Crankcase

4.1 Daily maintenance

4.1.1 Check each connection for good sealing, pipeline for breakage and clamp for failure at regular
intervals;

4.1.2 PCV valve is the major part during the maintenance, and its main function is to guide the air in the
crankcase into the intake manifold by PCV valve, and then guide the blow-by in the crankcase into the
engine. In the meanwhile, it keeps the pressure in the crankcase within a specified range by the
adjustment function of PCV valve to avoid the blow-by leakage in the crankcase. In principle, the PCV
valve should be replaced every 60,000 km (or 3 years). Experienced person can also determine if it can
be used continuously at that time based on crankcase pressure, idling stability, oil consumption, and
exhaust etc.

5. Use of ECU

5.1 When installing ECU, the bracket mounting point should be reliable and proper, and be
checked regularly.

5.2 ECU grounding nut should be installed reliably and the screw should be grounded well.

5.3 The grounding nut of ECU system harness assembly should be fixed reliably as required.

5.4 When removing ECU, the ignition key must be turned off and the battery negative pole must
be removed.

6. Throttle valve body

Before the delivery, the throttle valve body should be checked for air leakage strictly. Otherwise, the
indicators of the engine such as idle speed, emission etc can be affected.

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7. Ignition system

7.1 This engine is equipped with none-distributor ignition system which consists of ignition coil,
high tension line, spark plug etc. The ignition advance angle is controlled directly by the engine
ECU.

7.2 The fixing moment of the ignition coil bolt is 7±1 N.m.

Ignition system drawing

Intake temperature & pressure sensor

Engine coolant temperature sensor

Throttle position sensor

Camshaft position sensor

Ignition switch
Crankshaft position sensor
Ignition switch

Vehicle speed sensor

Manual gearshift deactivation switch <A/T> Battery

Spark plug

Cylinder number

To tachometer

This system has 3 ignition coils of the built-in power transistor which are used for No. 1 cylinder, No. 2
cylinder and No. 3 cylinder respectively. ECU calculates the proper ignition advance angle according to
some information analysis during the engine running, and the ignition signal is transferred to the spark
plug for ignition through the spark plug cable after power amplification by ignition coil.

Fuel evaporation system drawing

Fuel evaporation system consists of fuel tank assembly, fuel vapor pipe, activated carbon canister,
carbon canister control valve and throttle valve body assembly, and its connection method is as shown
below:

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Fuel vapor pipe

Carbon canister
Control valve inlet control valve
pipe Control valve outlet
pipe
Throttle valve
body assembly

Intake manifold

ECU system

Activated carbon

Activated carbon
Fuel tank assembly
canister
Engine

The fuel in the fuel tank produces vapor on the fuel surface, and the fuel vapor flows into the activated
carbon canister via the fuel tank vent pipe and fuel vapor pipe and is adsorbed by the activated carbon.
When the engine is running, ECU controls the opening of the carbon canister control valve according to
different engine conditions, and the fuel vapor stored in the activated carbon canister can be sucked by
the negative pressure of the throttle valve body and then guided into the engine cylinder for burning by
the throttle valve body; when the power or signal is interrupted, the carbon canister control valve will be
closed to avoid the fuel vapor leakage to the air.

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