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Engine Sealing (03.10)
Engine (03.00)
Issue 5, Janauary 2010 Workshop Manual 3-10-9
8. Install the right exhaust camshaft.
9. Install the five bearing caps in their correct positions.
10. Install the ten bolts and torque tighten them in the  sequence specified.
11. Install the Torx bolt that attaches the sprocket to the  camshaft.
12. Rotate the camshaft and use feeler gauges to do a check  of each valve clearance .
13. Do the procedure again an d install the right intake 
camshaft.
14. Remove the Torx bolt that attaches the sprocket.
15. Rotate the right intake and exhaust camshafts until the  timing flats on each camshaft face up.
16. Install tool (303-530) onto the right cylinder head to  hold the camshafts. Install and tighten the three bolts.
17. Install a new left cylinder he ad gasket. Make sure that it 
is correctly engaged on the dowels.
18. With the aid of one more person,  install the left cylinder  head. Make sure that it is  correctly engaged on the 
dowels.
19. Install and torque the 12 cylinder head bolts in the  correct sequence.
20. Lubricate the left exhaust camshaft journals, camshaft  lobes, bearing surfaces on the cylinder head and the 
bearing caps with clean engine oil.
21. Install left exhaust camshaft.
22.  Install the five bearing caps in their correct positions.
23. Install the ten bolts and torque in the sequence  specified.
24. Install the Torx bolt that attaches the sprocket to the left  exhaust camshaft.
25. Rotate the left exhaust cam shaft as necessary and use 
feeler guages to do a check of each valve clearance.
26. Remove the Torx bolt that attaches the sprocket.
27. Install the left intake camshaft (refer to Workshop  Manual procedure 03.09.AV Camshaft - Intake - LH - 
Renew).
28. Install the timing chain tensioning tool (303-532) into  the right exhaust camshaft sprocket.
29. Apply a force to the tool (303-532) in a  counterclockwise direction to hold the sprocket and 
torque the right sprocket Torx bolts.
30. Remove the special tool.
31. Connect the electrical conne ctors to the left and right 
camshaft timing sensors.
32. Connect the electrical connector to each of the two left  and two right knock sensors. 33. Install SAI pump and bracket assembly (refer to 
Workshop Manual procedure 03.08.DB Pump and 
Bracket Assembly - Secondary Air Injection - Renew).
34. Clean the left exhaust manifold.
35. Install a new gasket for the left exhaust manifold .
36. Install the left exhaust manifold.
37. Install and torque tighten the eight nuts.
38. Install  the left front wheel  arch liner (refer to Workshop 
Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - 
LH - Renew).
39. Install the right exhaust manifold (refer to Workshop  Manual procedure 09.00.CC Gasket - Exhaust Manifold 
- right - Renew).
Right Side Cam Cover - Remove and 
Install
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery earth cable.
2. Remove the front crush brace. (Refer to procedure 
01.01.LC - Front Crush Brace)
3. Remove the right side fr ont crush bar for the body 
reinforcement. (Refer to procedure 01.01.AB - Right 
Side Front Crush Bar for the Body Reinforcement)
4. Remove the breather pipe from the cam cover.
5. Install applicable caps to seal the open ports.
6. Remove the ignition coil cover.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector from each of the  four ignition coils.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the Variable  Valve Timing (VVT) solenoid.
9. Release the fir tree clip that attaches the wiring harness  for the ignition coils.
10. Move the wiring harness for the ignition coils away.
11. Release the wiring harness for the injectors from the  mounts.
12. Cut and remove the three cable ties that attach the rear  of the wiring harness for the injectors.
13. Remove the screw that attaches the purge pipe P-clip to  the cam cover.
14. Move the purge-pipe P-clip away.
15. Release the purge pipe and heater pipe from the two  clips on the wiring harness bracket.
16. Remove the two nuts and two screws that attach the  front bracket for the wiring harness.
17. Remove the three screws that  attach the rear bracket for 
the wiring harness.
18. Remove the rear bracket for the wiring harness.
19. Remove the front bracket for the wiring harness.
WA R N I N G
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN.  USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
Caution
Gradually tighten one bolt and then the next  to correctly 
install the camshaft bearing ca ps in the step that follows.
Repair Operation Time (ROT) 
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20. Remove the four screws that attach each ignition coil.
21. Remove the four ignition coils.
22. Remove the 14 screws that attach the cam cover to the  engine.
23. Remove and discard the seals for the 14 cam cover  screws.
24. Remove the cam cover.
25. Remove and discard the O-ring seal for the VVT  solenoid.
26. Remove and discard the cam cover gasket.
27. Remove and discard the four O-ring seals from the spark  plug wells.
28. Clean the component mating faces.
Install
1. Install four new O-ring seals in the spark plug wells.
2. Install a new O-ring seal for the VVT solenoid.
3. Install a new cam cover gasket.
4. Apply a 12 mm by 3 mm bead of sealant to the tri-joints  shown.
Figure C03-10-101
5. Install the cam cover.
6. Install new seals for the 14 cam cover screws. 7. Install and torque the 14 screws that attach the cam 
cover to the engine in the sequence shown to 10 Nm.
8. Install the four ignition coils.
9. Install and torque the screw that attaches each of the  four ignition coils to 5 Nm.
10. Install the front bracket for the wiring harness.
11. Install the rear bracket for the wiring harness.
12. Install and torque the three screws that attach the rear  bracket for the wiring harness to 11 Nm.
13. Install and tighten the two nuts and three screws that  attach the front bracket for the wiring harness.
14. Install the purge pipe and he ater pipe into the two clips 
on the wiring harness bracket.
15. Put the purge pipe P-clip into the correct position.
16. Install and tighten the screw that attaches the purge pipe  P-clip to the cam cover.
17. Use three applicable cable ties to attach the rear of the  wiring harness to the front bracket.
18. Install the wiring harness for the injectors into the  mounts.
19. Install the fir tree clip that attaches the wiring harness for  the ignition coils.
20. Connect the electrical conne ctors to each of the four 
ignition coils.
21. Connect the electrical connector to the VVT solenoid.
22. Install the ignition coil cover.
23. Remove and discard the caps from the breather pipes.
24. Install the breather pipes to the cam cover.
25. Install the right side front crush bar for the body  reinforcement. (0101AB - Righ t Side Front Crush Bar for 
the Body Reinforcement)
26. Install the front crush brace. (0101LC - Front Crush  Brace)
Note: When you remo ve the cam cover 
attachment screws in th e step that follows, 
record their installed  positions in the cam 
cover.
CAUTION
Tighten the screws gradually and equally in the step 
that follows. If you do not, the cam cover gasket can be 
damaged.
C03-10-101
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Cam Cover - Vehicle Set - Remove 
and Install 03.10.AW 
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Engine (03.00)
Issue 5, Janauary 2010 Workshop Manual 3-10-13
38. Remove the four Torx bolts that attach the PAS pump  mounting bracket to the cylinder block. Remove  the 
bracket (refer to Figure 9).
Figure 9
39. Remove the 27 bolts that attach the timing cover to the engine. Collect the bracet for the  oil separator drain 
tube. Remove the timing cover.
40. Remove the outer and inner rubber seals from the  timing cover (refer to Figure0).
Figure0
41. Remove the front crankshaft  oil seal from timing cover.
Installation
1. Clean the timing cover and mating face on engine.
2. Install the inner and outer seals into timing cover.
3. Apply 3mm x 12mm beads of sealant to the eight joints 
on the engine.
4. Install the timing cover. Put the oil separator drain tube  bracket in position. Install the 27 bolts and torque the 
bolts in the specified sequence. 5. Using tool (303-750), instal
l front crankshaft oil seal. 
Remove special tool and seal protector.
6. Clean crankshaft pulley and mating face on crankshaft.
7. Lubricate and install new O-ring seal in crankshaft  pulley.
8. Install crankshaft pulley, locking ring and new pulley  bolt.
9. Torque tighten crankshaft pulley bolt. Remove special  tool (303-1185) from crankcase.
10. Install inspection cover to lower crankcase, install and  tighten bolts (x2).
11. Install PAS pump mounting bracket, install and torque  tighten Torx bolts (x4).
12. Install PAS pump, install and torque tighten bolts (x3).
13. Install alternator mounting bracket, install and torque  tighten Torx bolts (x3).
14. Install alternator, install bolt and nut/bolt and torque  tighten
15. Connect battery cable, install and torque tighten nut,  secure cover. Connect multiplug.
16. Lubricate seal, install new oil filter.
17. Install oil separator drai n tube clip in bracket.
18. Install oil separator drain tube to timing cover.
19. Install A/C compressor idler pulley, torque tighten bolt.
20. Install alternator idler pulley, torque tighten bolt.
21. Install auxiliary drive belt te nsioner, torque tighten bolt.
22. Install water pump pulley, install bolts (x3).
23. Using a suitable socket ba r, release auxiliary drive belt 
tensioner, install drive belt.
24. Torque tighten water pump pulley bolts (x3).
25. Clean coolant manifold and mating faces on cylinder  heads.
26. Install new O-ring seals (x2) to coolant manifold.
27. Position coolant manifold,  connect temperature sensor 
multiplug, install coolant pipe in manifold.
28. Install and torque tighten Torx bolts (x4) that attach the  coolant manifold to cylinder heads.
29. Connect coolant hoses (x3)  to coolant manifold and 
secure clips.
30. Connect engine breather to oil separator.
31. Clean left and right cam covers.
32. Install the right cam cover (Refer to ’Right Side Cam  Cover - Remove and Install’, page 3-10-9).
33. Install left cam cover (Refer  to ’Left Side Cam Cover - 
Remove and Install’, page 3-10-4).
34. Install the engine assembly (refer to Workshop Manual  procedure 03.00.AA Engine Assembly - Renew).
Caution
Make sure the cranks haft front oil seal mating faces are 
clean and dry.
Caution
Do not remove the crankshaft  front oil seal protector 
until the oil seal is correctly installed.
If you do, the oil seal can be damaged.
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Caution
The bolt thread in the cran kshaft must be cleaned out 
before a new crankshaft pulley  retaining bolt is installed.
Note: Check the crankshaft pulley and locking ring for  damage. 
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Power Conversion (03.11)
Engine (03.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 3-11-1
Engine (03.00)
Power Conversion (03.11)
Maintenance
Connecting Rod Bearing-Renew (Engine 
Set)
Removal
1. Remove engine oil sump (see Workshop Manual 
procedure 03.02.BN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and Re-
seal).
2. Remove spark plugs (see Workshop Manual procedure  03.07.DB Spark Plugs - Engine Set - Renew).
3. Remove bolts (x8) securing windage tray to engine  bedplate, remove windage tray.
4. Mark bearing caps and connecting rods for correct  installation.
5. Rotate crankshaft clockwise to access number 1 cylinder  connecting rod bolts.
6. Remove bolts securing bearing cap to connecting rod,  remove bearing cap (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
7. Install special tools (303-535) to the connecting rod to prevent damage to crankshaft journal.
8. Move connecting rod upwards, remove bearing shell.
9. Record colour code on bearing shell edge. 10. Remove and discard bearing shell from cap.
11. Record colour code on bearing shell edge, discard 
bearing shell.
12. Wipe crankshaft journal, connecting rod and bearing  cap using a lint free cloth.
13. Inspect crankshaft journal for damage.
14. Check crankshaft journal for ovality using a micrometer  and record journal diameters.
Installation
1. Select the correct colour coded bearing shells for each connecting rod crankshaft journal.
2. Install new selective bearing shell in connecting rod.
3. Lubricate crankshaft journal with clean engine oil.
4. Install connecting rod on crankshaft journal.
5. Remove special tools (303-535) from connecting rod.
6. Install new selective bearing shell in bearing cap.
7. Install bearing cap and new bolts (x2), torque tighten  bearing cap bolts.
8. Repeat procedure for remaining connecting rod  bearings.
9. Install windage tray to engine bedplate, install and  torque tighten bolts (x8).
10. Install spark plugs (see Workshop Manual procedure  03.07.DB Spark Plugs - Engine Set - Renew).
11. Install engine oil sump  (see Workshop Manual 
procedure 03.02.BN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and re-
seal).
Crankshaft Main Bearing-Renew (Engine 
Set)
Removal
1. Remove bolts (x2), inspection cover to lower crankcase,  remove cover.
2. Install tool (303-1185) to restrain flywheel, install and  tighten bolts (x2).
3. Remove bolts (x6), clutch cover to flywheel.
4. Release clutch cover from dowels (x3), remove clutch  cover, collect drive plate.
5. Remove and discard bolts (x8), flywheel to crankshaft  flange.
6. Remove bolts (x2), collect tool (303-1185).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WA R N I N G
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN.  USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
Caution
Pistons, connecting rods an d connecting rod bearings 
should be numbered to make  sure they are reassembled 
in the same position.
Caution
Connecting rod bolts are tor qu
 e tightened to yield and 
mu st be replaced.
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Note: Connecting rod bearings ar e a selective fit by colour 
code on edge of bearing shell.
Caution
When assembling connecting rods and connecting rod 
bearing caps it is imperative  that bearing slots and tangs 
be located on the same side of the connecting rods.
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10. Install crankshaft retaining caps (303-534), install and 
lightly tighten bolts (x10) (see Figure 8).
Figure 8
11. Install connecting rod bearing caps (x8), install and torque tighten retaining bolts.
12. Remove bolts securing crankshaft retaining caps (303- 534), remove retaining caps (see Figure 9).
Figure 9
13. Apply a 2mm diameter continuous bead of sealant to cylinder block flange ensuring that there are no gaps in 
the sealant.
14. Install engine bedplate to cylinder block, install and  torque tighten bolts (x34) in the correct sequence.
15. Remove excess sealant from  crankshaft rear oil seal 
aperture and front face of cylinder block.
16. Clean windage tray.
17. Install windage tray, install and torque tighten bolts (x8). 18. Ensure that oil seal protector is positioned correctly and 
install oil seal onto crankshaft flange.
19. Install tool (303-1189) to crankshaft, position nuts on  tool against oil seal.
20. Ensure that oil seal and special are parallel to rear of  engine.
21. To install oil seal, tighten nuts alternately on tool (303- 1189) until oil seal correctly seated.
22. Remove special tool from crankshaft.
23. Check that the oil se al is located correctly.
24. Clean flywheel and mating face on crankshaft.
25. Install flywheel, align to dowel on crankshaft flange.
26. Install new bolts (x8), install tool (303-1185) to restrain  flywheel. Torque tighten bolts (x8) in the correct 
sequence.
27. Clean clutch cover and drive plate.
28. Install clutch assembly on flywheel, align to dowels (x3).
29. Install bolts (x6), install clutch alignment tool, evenly  torque tighten bolts (x6) in a diagonal sequence. 
Remove clutch alignment tool.
30. Remove bolts (x2), collect tool (303-1185).
31. Install inspection cover, install and torque tighten bolts  (x2).
32. Install engine sump (see Workshop Manual procedure  03.02.CN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and Reseal With 
Engine Removed).
Crankshaft Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Remove bolts (x2), inspection cover to lower crankcase, remove cover.
2. Install tool (303-1185) to restrain flywheel, install and  tighten bolts (x2).
3. Remove bolts (x6), clutch cover to flywheel.
4. Release clutch cover from dowels (x3), remove clutch  cover, collect drive plate.
5. Remove and discard bolts (x8), flywheel to crankshaft  flange.
6. Remove bolts (x2), collect tool (303-1185).
7. Release flywheel from dowel, remove flywheel.
8 . R e m o v e  e n g i n e  s u mp  ( s e e  Wo r k s h o p  M a n u a l  p ro c e d u re   03.02.CN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and Reseal With 
Engine Removed).
Caution
Do not lubricate engine bedplate retaining bolts.
Caution
Tighten engine bedplate retaining bolts in the sequence  shown.
Caution
Do not rotate crankshaft  until all engine bedplate 
retaining bolts are tightened to specification.
Caution
Engine bedplate retaining  bolts must be tightened 
within twenty minutes  of applying sealant.
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A0311328
Caution
Do not use any lubricant on cr ankshaft oil seals or seal 
protectors. Make sure all co mponents are clean and dry.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Crankshaft Assembly-Renew 03.11.CF
WAR NI NG
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. 
USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL. 
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24. Remove main bearing shells (grooved) from cylinder 
block (see Figure 5). 
Figure 5
25. Remove main bearing shells (plain) from engine bedplate (see Figure 6).
Figure 6
Installation
1. Clean crankshaft main bearing and connecting rod journals.
2. Clean bearing recess in cylinder block.
3. Clean old sealant from engine bedplate and bearing  recesses.
4. Clean bearing shell locations in connecting rods and  caps.
5. Select the correct colour coded bearing shells for each  connecting rod crankshaft journal.
6. Select the correct colour coded bearing shells for each  main bearing journal. 7. Install selected main bearing 
shells in cylinder block and 
engine bedplate.
8. Install thrust washers in cylinder block.
9. Install selected bearing shells in connecting rods and  bearing caps.
10. Lubricate crankshaft journa ls with clean engine oil.
11. Position connecting rods and carefully lower crankshaft  into cylinder block.
12. Install crankshaft retaining caps (303-534), install and  lightly tighten bolts (x10).
13. Carefully pull each connecting rod into place on  crankshaft journals.
14. Install connecting rod bearing caps (x8), install and  torque tighten retaining bolts.
15. Remove bolts securing cran kshaft retaining caps (303-
534), remove retaining caps.
16. Apply a 2mm diameter continuous bead of sealant to  cylinder block flange ensuring that there are no gaps in 
the sealant.
17. Install engine bedplate to cylinder block, install and  torque tighten bolts (x34) in the correct sequence.
18. Remove excess sealant from crankshaft rear oil seal  aperture and front face of cylinder block.
19. Clean windage tray.
20. Install windage tray, install  and torque tighten bolts (x8).
21. Ensure that oil seal protector is positioned correctly and  install oil seal onto crankshaft flange.
22. Install tool (303-1189) to crankshaft, position nuts on  tool against oil seal.
23. Ensure that oil seal and special are parallel to rear of  engine.
24. To install oil seal, tighten nuts alternately on tool (303- 1189) until oil seal correctly seated.
25. Remove special tool from crankshaft.
26. Check that the oil se al is located correctly.
Note: Main bearing shells are 
selective by colour code with 
plain bearings in bedplate and  grooved bearings in cylinder 
block
Caution
Use only a plastic scraper when removing old sealant  and gaskets from engine components.
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Caution
When assembling connecting rods and connecting rod 
bearing caps it is imperative that bearing slots and tangs 
be located on the same side of the connecting rods.
Caution
Do not lubricate engine bedplate retaining bolts.
Caution
Tighten engine bedplate retaining bolts in the sequence  shown.
Caution
Do not rotate crankshaft  until all engine bedplate 
retaining bolts are tightened to specification.
Caution
Engine bedplate retaining bolts must be tightened  within twenty minutes of applying sealant.
Caution
Do not use any lubricant on cr ankshaft oil seals or seal 
protectors. Make sure all co mponents are clean and dry. 
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May 2007 Workshop Manual 3-11-7
27. Clean flywheel and mating face on crankshaft.
28. Install flywheel, align to dowel on crankshaft flange.
29. Install new bolts (x8), install tool (303-1185) to restrain 
flywheel. Torque tighten bolts (x8) in the correct 
sequence.
30. Clean clutch cover and drive plate.
31. Install clutch assembly on fl ywheel, align to dowels (x3).
32. Install bolts (x6), install clutch alignment tool, evenly  torque tighten bolts (x6) in a diagonal sequence. 
Remove clutch alignment tool.
33. Remove bolts (x2), collect tool (303-1185).
34. Install inspection cover, install and torque tighten bolts  (x2).
35. Install engine sump (see Workshop Manual procedure  03.02.CN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and Reseal With 
Engine Removed).
Piston-Renew (Engine Set)
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.HW Gasket - 
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew With Engine 
Removed).
2. Remove crankshaft timing  sprocket from crankshaft.
3. Install guide pin through lower hole on chain tensioner.
4. Remove bolt securing oil pr essure pump chain tensioner 
assembly to engine bedplate (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
5. Remove tensioner assembly (see Figure 2). 6. Remove bolts (x3) securing oil pressure pump to sump 
(see Figure 3).
Figure 3
7. Release chain from oil pressure pump sprocket, remove oil pump.
8. Remove and discard oil pressure pump gasket.
9. Remove bolts (x3) securing  oil scavenge pump to sump 
(see Figure 4).
Figure 4
10. Release chain from oil scavenge pump sprocket, remove  scavenge pump.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WA R N I N G
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. 
USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
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12. Install piston ring clamp to each piston in turn and install 
in its respective cylinder bore. Remove piston ring 
clamp (see Figure 19).
Figure 19
13. Lubricate crankshaft journa ls with clean engine oil.
14. Carefully pull each connecting rod into place on each  crankshaft journal.
15. Install bearing caps to their relevant connecting rods.  Install and torque tighten retaining bolts (x16).
16. Clean windage tray.
17. Install windage tray, install and torque tighten bolts (x8).
18. Clean old sealant from sump flange and engine  bedplate.
19. Ensure that sump flange and mating face on engine  bedplate are clean and dry.
20. Apply a continuous 3mm diameter bead of RTV sealant  to sump flange as recommended.
21. Ensure that there are no gaps in sealant track.
22. Install sump, install and torque tighten bolts (x16) in the  correct sequence. 
23. Install A/C compressor mounting bracket, install and  torque tighten Torx bolts (x4).
24. Lubricate and install new  O-ring seals to oil pipes.
25. Install oil pipes in sump, install and torque tighten bolts  (x2)
26. Install compressor, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
27. Connect multiplug to A/C compressor.
28. Install LH and RH HEGO sensor multiplug brackets to  sump. Install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
29. Secure harness clips (x6) in sump.
30. Connect multiplug to crankshaft timing sensor.
31. Connect multiplug to engine electric coolant  temperature sensor.
32. Connect multiplug to oil pressure sensor.
33. Clean oil scavenge pump and mating face on sump.
34. Install oil pump(s) drive sprocket. 35. Install new oil scavenge pump gasket, align on dowels 
(x2).
36. Install chain onto oil scavenge pump sprocket.
37. Install oil scavenge pump,  align to dowels (x2), Install 
and torque tighten bolts (x3).
38. Install chain onto oil pump drive sprocket.
39. Clean oil pressure pump and mating face on sump.
40. Install new gasket to sump, align to dowels (x2). 
41. Position oil pressure pu mp, install chain on pump 
sprocket.
42. Install oil pressure  pump, align to dowels (x2), Install and 
torque tighten bolts (x3).
43. Install chain tensioner, install and torque tighten bolt,  remove guide pin.
44. Install crankshaft timing sprocket.
45. Install cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop  Manual procedure 03.01.HW Gasket - Cylinder Head - 
Engine Set - Renew Wi th Engine Removed).
Piston-Renew
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see 
Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.HW Gasket - 
Cylinder Head - Engine  Set - Renew With Engine 
Removed).
2. Remove crankshaft timing sprocket from crankshaft.
3. Install guide pin through lower hole on chain tensioner.
4. Remove bolt securing oil pressure pump chain tensioner  assembly to engine bedplate (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
Caution
When assembling connecting rods and connecting rod 
bearing caps it is imperative  that bearing slots and tangs 
be located on the same side of the connecting rods.
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Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Piston-Renew 03.11.CH
WAR NI NG
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. 
USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
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12. Install piston ring clamp to piston, install piston assembly 
in its cylinder bore. Remo ve piston ring clamp (see 
Figure 19).
Figure 19
13. Lubricate crankshaft journal with clean engine oil.
14. Carefully pull connecting ro d into place on crankshaft 
journal.
15. Install bearing cap to connecting rod. Install and torque  tighten retaining bolts (x2).
16. Clean windage tray.
17. Install windage tray, install and torque tighten bolts (x8).
18. Clean old sealant from sump flange and engine  bedplate.
19. Ensure that sump flange and mating face on engine  bedplate are clean and dry.
20. Apply a continuous 3mm diameter bead of RTV sealant  to sump flange as recommended.
21. Ensure that there are no gaps in sealant track.
22. Install sump, install and torque tighten bolts (x16) in the  correct sequence. 
23. Install A/C compressor mounting bracket, install and  torque tighten Torx bolts (x4).
24. Lubricate and install new 'O' ring seals to oil pipes.
25. Install oil pipes in sump, install and torque tighten bolts  (x2)
26. Install compressor, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
27. Connect multiplug to A/C compressor.
28. Install LH and RH HEGO sensor multiplug brackets to  sump. Install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
29. Secure harness clips (x6) in sump.
30. Connect multiplug to crankshaft timing sensor.
31. Connect multiplug to engine electric coolant  temperature sensor.
32. Connect multiplug to oil pressure sensor.
33. Clean oil scavenge pump and mating face on sump.
34. Install oil pump(s) drive sprocket.
35. Install new oil scavenge pu mp gasket, align on dowels 
(x2). 36. Install chain onto oil scavenge pump sprocket.
37. Install oil scavenge pump, align to dowels (x2), Install 
and torque tighten bolts (x3).
38. Install chain onto oil pump drive sprocket.
39. Clean oil pressure pump and mating face on sump.
40. Install new gasket to sump, align to dowels (x2). 
41. Position oil pressure pump, install chain on pump  sprocket.
42. Install oil pressure pump, align to dowels (x2), Install and  torque tighten bolts (x3).
43. Install chain tensioner, install and torque tighten bolt,  remove guide pin.
44. Install crankshaft timing sprocket.
45. Install cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop  Manual procedure 03.01.HW Gasket - Cylinder Head - 
Engine Set - Renew With Engine Removed).
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Removal
1. Mark bearing caps and connecting rods for correct installation.
2. Remove bolts (x2) securing bearing cap to connecting  rod, remove bearing cap.
3. Install special tools (303-535) to the connecting rod to  prevent damage to crankshaft journal.
4. Carefully push connecting rod/piston assembly upwards  and remove from cylinder bore.
5. Remove special tools from connecting rod.
6. Install bearing cap on connecting rod, install and lightly  tighten retaining bolts.
7. Remove circlip (x2) securing  gudgeon pin in piston and 
connecting rod. Remove piston.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder bore.
2. Install piston rings in cylinder bore to a pre-determined  depth and measure ring gaps.
3. Remove piston ring set from cylinder bore and install on  piston.
4. Clean connecting rod.
5. Install piston on connecting rod in its correct orientation,  install circlip(s).
Caution
Install pistons into cylinder  block with the ‘arrow’ on the 
piston crown facing to the front of the engine.
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Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WA R N I N G
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN.  USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
Caution
Connecting rod bolts are tor que 
 tightened to yield and 
mu st
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6. Correctly position ring gaps on piston prior to 
installation.
7. Remove connecting rod bearing cap.
8. Install bearings in connecting rod and bearing cap.
9. Lubricate cylinder bore, pi ston and rings with clean 
engine oil.
10. Install special tools (303-535) to the connecting rod to  prevent damage to crankshaft journal.
11. Install piston ring clamp to piston, install piston assembly  in its cylinder bore. Remove piston ring clamp.
12. Lubricate crankshaft journal with clean engine oil.
13. Carefully pull connecting rod into place on crankshaft  journal.
14. Install bearing cap to connecting rod. Install and torque  tighten retaining bolts (x2).
Piston Ring-Renew (Engine Set)
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.HW Gasket - 
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew With Engine 
Removed).
2. Remove crankshaft timing sprocket from crankshaft.
3. Install guide pin through lower hole on chain tensioner.
4. Remove bolt securing oil pressure pump chain tensioner  assembly to engine bedplate (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
5. Remove tensioner assembly (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
6. Remove bolts (x3) securing oil pressure pump to sump.
7. Release chain from oil pres sure pump sprocket, remove 
oil pump.
8. Remove and discard oil pressure pump gasket.
9. Remove bolts (x3) securing oil scavenge pump to sump  (see Figure 3).
Figure 3
10. Release chain from oil scavenge pump sprocket, remove scavenge pump.
Caution
Make sure the piston ring  gaps are positioned at 
different positions opposite th e thrust side of the piston 
before installation.
Caution
Install pistons into cylinder  block with the ‘arrow’ on the 
piston crown facing to the front of the engine.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WAR NI NG
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN.  USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
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