Toyota 5A-FE

The Toyota 5A-FE is a 1,5 l (1,498 cc, 91.4 cu-in) straight-four 4-stroke natural aspirated gasoline engine from Toyota A-family. This engine was manufactured by Toyota Motor Company from 1988 to 2003.

The Toyota 5A-FE features a cast-iron cylinder block and aluminum head with two camshafts (DOHC) and four valves per cylinder (two intakes and two exhaust). The cylinder bore is 78.7 mm (3.1 in) and the piston stroke is 77.0 mm (3.03 in). The compression ratio rating is 9.8:1.

The engine produces from 94.0 PS (69 kW; 92.5 HP) at 6,000 rpm to 105 PS (77 kW; 103.0 HP) at 6,000 rpm of maximum horsepower and from 128 N·m (13.1 kg·m, 94.3 ft·lb) at 3,200 rpm to 137 N·m (14 kg·m, 101 ft·lb) at 4,000 rpm of peak torque.

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

• 5 – 5-th generation engine
• A – Engine family
• F – Economy narrow-angle DOHC
• E – Multi Point Fuel Injection

General information

Cylinder block

The 5A-FE has a cast-iron block, forged steel crankshaft, and five main bearings. The cylinder bore is 78.7 mm (3.1 in) and the piston stroke is 77.0 mm (3.03 in). The compression ratio rating is 9.8:1.

Cylinder head

Maintenance data

Valve clearance adjustment data

Calculate the thickness of the new adjusting valve lifter so valve clearance comes within specified values.

R = Thickness of removed valve lifter
N = Thickness of new valve lifter
M = Measured valve clearance

Intake:
N = R + [M – 0.20 mm (0.008 in)]
Exhaust:
N = R + [M – 0.30 mm (0.014 in)]

Valve lifters are available in 16 sizes to range from 2.55 mm (0.100 in) to 3.30 mm (0.1298 in), in steps of 0.05 mm (0.0020 in).

Example (intake valve):
R = 2.70 mm
M = 0.50 mm
N = 2.70 + (0.50 – 0.20) = 3.00 mm, so we need a valve shim 3.00 mm (0.1181 in).

Vehicle applications

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