The catalytic converter of the gasoline engine is a three way catalyst. It oxidizes carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons (HC), and separates oxygen from the oxides of nitrogen (NOx).

There are two types of three-way catalyst; Palette type and Monolith type.

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Description and Operation

Description Exhaust emissions (CO, HC, NOx) are controlled by a combination of engine modifications and the addition of special control components. Modifications to the combustion chamber, ...

CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) System. Description and Operation

Description Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) system advances or retards the valve timing of the intake and exhaust valve in accordance with the ECM control signal which is calculated ...

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Transaxle Control Module (TCM). Schematic Diagrams
1. TCM Connector and Terminal Function 2. TCM Terminal Function Connector [CHG-AG] Pin Description Pin Description 1 & ...

Wheel alignment and tire balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels al ...

Front Driveshaft. Components and Components Location
Component location 1. Driveshaft(LH) 2. Circlip 3. Transaxle 3. Circlip 4. Driveshaft(RH) 1. Driveshaft (LH) 2. Circlip ...