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10. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
11. Drain the engine oil. zRemove the oil pan drain plug.
12. Using the special tool, compress the front coil springs.
13. Position a safety stand.
14. Remove the four engine mount bolts. Klj . 3 ba
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15.
NOTE: Do not completely remove the bolts.
Loosen the front subframe bolts.
16. Lower the front subframe.
17. NOTE: Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. It may be reusable. Inspect the oil pan
gasket for damage.
Remove the oil pan and gasket. Klj . 4 ba
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1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other
abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges
which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Clean and inspect the mating surfaces.
2. NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the
sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness,
or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can result in future oil
leakage.
Apply the silicone gasket and sealant at the rear oil seal retainer- to-cylinder block sealing
surface.
3. NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the
sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness,
or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can result in future oil
leakage.
Apply the silicone gasket and sealant at the engine front cover- to-cylinder block mating surface. 4. Install the oil pan and gasket and loosely install the bolts. Klj . 5 ba
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5. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in three stages.
zStage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb- in).
z Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb- ft).
z Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
6. Install the oil pan drain plug.
7. Raise the front subframe into position. Klj . 6 ba
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8. Install the two upper subframe bolts.
9. Install the two lower subframe bolts.
10. Install the engine mount bolts.
11. Position the safety stand aside. Klj . 7 ba
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12. Using the special tool, release the tension from the front coil springs and remove the special
tool.
13. Install the engine mount nuts.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Using the special tools, lower the engine and remove the special tool.
16. Remove the special tool. Klj . 8 ba
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17. Fill the engine crankcase with clean engine oil. Klj . 9 ba
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Flywheel
Removal 1. Remove the clutch components. For additional information, refer to Section 308 - 03A or
Section 308 - 03B .
2. Remove the bolts and the flywheel.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. zTighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Flexplate
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Section 307 - 01 .
2. Remove the six bolts retaining the flexplate to crankshaft, and remove the flexplate.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure. zTighten the bolts in the sequence shown
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