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Section 183 (Engine - 2.0L): Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Displacement (CID) 2.0L (121 cubic inches)
Number of Cylinders 4
Bore and Stroke 84.8 x 88.0 mm (3.34 x 3.46 inches)
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Oil Pressure (Hot 4000 rpm) 370-550 kPa (54-80 psi)
Timing Belt Tension 178-311 N (40-70 lbs)
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Coolant Capacity 6.6L (1.75 gal)
Cylinder Head and Valve Train 
Valve to Valve Guide Clearance 0.017-0.064 mm (0.000662-0.0025196 inch)
Valve Clearance-Intake Valve 0.11-0.18 mm (0.004331-0.007087 inch)
Valve Clearance-Exhaust Valve 0.27-0.34 mm (0.0106299-0.0133858 inch)
Angle Degrees Runout (Total Indicated Runout) 90 Degrees
Valve Guide Bore Diameter (Insert Counterbore Diameter) -Intake 6.06 mm (0.23858 inch)
-Exhaust 6.06 mm (0.23858 inch)
Head Gasket Surface Flatness 0.05/0.520/076 150 x 150
Head Face Surface Finish 15 microns max.
Valve Head Diameter -Intake 32.0 mm (1.2598 inch)
-Exhaust 28.0 mm (1.10236 inch)
Valve Face Runout Limit Intake and Exhaust 0.035 mm (0.0013779 inch)
Valve Face Angle 45 Degrees
Valve Stem Diameter -Intake 6.03 mm (0.23740 inch)
-Exhaust 6.03 mm (0.23740 inch)
Valve Springs Compression Pressure (N (lb) @ mm (in)) -Intake 365 N (82.1 lb) @ 25.1 mm (0.988 inch)
-Exhaust 422 N (94.94 lb) @ 26.1 mm (1.0275 inch)
Free Length 43.2 mm (1.701 inch)
Installed Height 34.2 mm (1.346 inch)
Valve Springs Assembled 34.2 mm (1.346 inch) ±
Height Service Limit, Pressure Lost @ Specific Height 0.65 mm (0.0256 inch)
-Intake 145 N (32.596 lb)
-Exhaust 180 N (40.464 lb)
Camshaft 
Lobe Lift -Intake 9.254 mm (0.3643 inch)
-Exhaust 8.6 mm (0.33858 inch)
Theoretical Valve Maximum lift -Intake 9.254 mm (0.3643 inch)
-Exhaust 8.6 mm (0.33858 inch)
End Play Service Limit 0.080-0.220 mm (0.00315-0.00866 inch)
Bearing Journal Diameter 25.960-25.980 mm (1.0221-1.0227 inch)
Camshaft Bearing Radial Clearance 0.020-0.070 mm (0.000787-0.002756 inch)
Cylinder Block 
Cylinder Bore Diameter Class-1 84.800-84.810 mm (3.338576-3.3389697 inch)
Class-2 84.810-84.820 mm (3.3389697-3.3393634 inch)
Class-3 84.820-84.830 mm (3.3393634-3.3397571 inch)
Piston to Cylinder Bore Clearance 0.05 mm (0.0019685 inch)
Surface Finish (RA) Each Bore Min. 2.0-6.0 microns
Out of Round Limit 0.025 mm (0.0009842 inch) max.
Taper Limit +0.025 (0.0009842 inch) --0.013 mm (0.0005118 inch) max.
Main Bearing Bores Inside Diameter (Bearing Caps Installed) 58.011-58.0380 mm (2.28389-2.284956 inch)
Main Bearing Bores Inside Diameter (Bearing Caps Installed) Bearing Caps Graded by Size 58.008-58.031 mm (2.2837749-2.284680 inch)
Main Bearing Radial Clearances 0.011-0.058 mm (0.000433-0.002833 inch)
Main Bearing Radial Clearances Bearing Caps Graded by Size 0.0196-0.044 mm (0.0007716-0.0017322 inch)
Crankshaft 
Main Bearing Journal Diameter 57.980-58.000 mm (2.2826726-2.28346 inch)
Main Bearing Journal End Play 0.09-0.26 mm (0.0035433-0.010236 inch)
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter 46.89-46.91 mm (1.846059-1.850036 inch)
Connecting Rod 
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance to Crankshaft 0.016-0.070 mm (0.0006299-0.0027559 inch)
Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bore Diameter 20.589-20.609 mm (0.810589-0.811376 inch)
Crankshaft Bearing Bore Diameter 46.89-46.91 mm (1.846059-1.846847 inch)
Pistons 
Piston to Bore Clearance 0.010-0.030 mm (0.0003937-0.0011811 inch)
Piston Diameter Class-1 84.781-84.799 mm (3.337828-3.338537 inch)
Class-2 85.276-85.294 mm (3.357316-3.3358025 inch)
Piston Bore Diameter 19.99-20.01 mm (0.7870063-0.7877937 inch)
Ring Width Upper Compression Ring 0.30-0.50 mm (0.011811-0.019685 inch)
Lower Compression Ring 0.30-0.50 mm (0.011811-0.019685 inch)
Oil Control Ring 0.40-1.40 mm (0.015748-0.055118 inch)
Ring Groove Width Upper Compression Ring 1.484 mm (0.058425 inch)
Lower Compression Ring 1.734 mm (0.0682675 inch)
Oil Control Ring 2.905 mm (1.1143698 inch)
Piston Pin Length 63.00-63.80 mm (2.48031-2.51181 inch)
Piston Pin Diameter White- 20.662-20.625 mm (0.8134629-0.8120062 inch)
Red- 20.625-20.628 mm (0.8120062-0.8121243 inch)
Blue- 20.628-20.631 mm (0.8121243-0.8122424 inch)
Squish Height  
Piston Pin-to-Piston Interference Fit 0.010-0.015 mm (0.0003937-0.0005905 inch)
Piston Pin Clearance in Connecting Rod Bore 0.016-0.049 mm (0.0006299-0.0019291 inch)
Lubrication System 
Oil Pump Type Gerotor
Oil Capacity with Filter 4.251 (4.5 qts)
Lubricant 
Super Premium SAE 5W-20SAE Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-M2C153-H
Gasket Maker F8AZ-19B508-AB or equivalent WSK-M2G348-A5
Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent WSE-M4G323-A4
Stud and Bearing Mount E0AZ-19554-BA or equivalent WSK-M2G349-A1
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm Lb-Ft Lb-in
Intake manifold nuts 16-20 12-15 -
Oil level indicator tube bolt 8-11 - 71-97
Transaxle cooler line bolts 8-12 - 71-106
Heater tube bolts 9 - 79
Valve cover bolts 6-8 - 54-70
A/C compressor bolts 20-30 15-22 -
Splash shield assembly 7-11 - 62-97
Generator bolts 47 34 -
Exhaust manifold heat shield nuts 8-11 - 71-97
Exhaust manifold nuts 14-17 10-12 -
Timing belt tensioner bolt 22-28 17-20 -
Water pump bolts 24 17 -
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm Lb-Ft Lb-in
Description Nm Lb-Ft Lb-in
Oil pump bolts 10-11 - 88-97
Oil pump screen cover and tube bolts 8-11 - 71-97
Appearance cover bolts (early production vehicles only) 7 - 61.9
Oil pan bolts 20-30 15-22 -
Oil pan drain plug 22-28 29-41 -
Throttle body bolts 8-12 - 71-106
Knock sensor 11-16 - 98-141
Timing belt backplate bolts 9-11 - 80-97
Fuel charging wiring bolt 8-11 - 71-97
Cylinder block cradle bolts
a
20-24 15-17 -
Crankshaft main bearing cap bolts
a
80-90 59-66 -
Connecting rod cap bolts a a -
Upper timing cover bolts 3-5 - 27-44
Crankshaft pulley bolt 110-120 81-89 -
Camshaft journal cap bolts 13-17 10-12 -
Flywheel bolts 102-115 75-85 -
Engine lifting eye bolts 39-55 29-40 -
Camshaft position sensor (CMP) bolt 7-8 - 62-70
Power steering pump bolts 20 15 -
Oil pressure sensor switch 27 19 -
Lower timing belt cover bolts 7 - 61
Middle timing belt cover bolts 13 10 -
Timing belt idler pulley bolt 48 35 -
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm Lb-Ft Lb-in
Description Nm Lb-Ft Lb-in
Oil control solenoid flange bolts 10 - 88
(VCT) exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt 120 88 -
Exhaust camshaft (VCT) sprocket plug 37 27 -
Intake camshaft sprocket bolt 68 50 -
Oil separator bolts 8-11 - 71-97
Crankshaft rear seal retainer bolt 18-22 14-16 -
Crankshaft position sensor bolt 6-9 - 54-79
Torque converter inspection cover bolt 38-51 28-38 -
Constant control relay module bolts 8-12 - 70-106
Cylinder head bolts a a -
Engine to manual transaxle bolt 55-80 41-59 -
Front engine support isolator nuts and bolt 67-93 50-68 -
Hydraulic clutch line bracket bolt 14 10 -
Rear roll restrictor nuts 38-51 28-38 -
Spark plugs 13-17 10-12 -
Front roll restrictor nuts 64-89 48-65 -
Front roll restrictor bolts 67-93 50-69 -
Transaxle control rod nut 38-51 28-38 -
Transaxle control rod support nut 19-25 14-18 -
Transaxle shift cable nut 20-25 15-19 -
Torque convertor nuts 37 27 -
Engine to automatic transaxle bolts 38-51 28-38 -

a - Refer to text for tightening sequence.