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020-
1
4
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
uu11989
Fig
.
14
.
Engine
drive
belt
tensíoner
being
released
on
late
4-cylinder
engine
.
Pry
off
tensioner
cover
and
then
lever
tensioner
in
clockwise
direction
(as
facing
engine)
and
slip
beltoff
pulleys
.
Fig
.
17
.
Engine
drive
belt
routing
for
late
4-cylinder
engine
with
poly-
ribbed
drivebelts
.
CA
UTION-
Use
only
BMW
approved
phosphate-free
anti-
freeze
when
filling
the
cooling
system
.
Use
of
anti-
B11177
freeze
containing
phosphates
!s
considerad
to
be
Fig
.
15
.
Engine
drive
belt
tensioner
being
released
on
6-cylinder
en-
harmful
to
the
cooling
system
.
gine
.
Pry
off
tensioner
cover
and
then
lever
tensioner
in
clock-
wise
direction
(as
facing
engine)
and
slipbelt
off
pulleys
.
A
translucent
expansion
tank,
or
overflow
resenroir,
providesmonitóring
of
coolant
leve¡
.
Because
the
expansion
tank
is
translucent,
thecoolant
level
can
be
checked
visually
without
opening
the
system
.
Always
check
thecoolant
leve¡
with
theen-gine
cold
.
The
coolant
leve¡
should
be
at
the
maximum
mark
on
O
o
'~
I
the
expansion
tank,
as
shown
in
Fig
.
18
.
OO
Hose
connectionhld
b
tiht
s
soueg
an
ddry
.
Coolánt
seepage
indicates
either
that
the
hose
clamp
is
loose,
that
the
pose
is
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
MAINTENANCE
0012470
Fig
.
16
.
Engine
drive
belt
routing
for
6-cylinder
engine
.
A/C
compres-
sor
drive
belt
not
shown
.
'92
irá
Alternator
belt
Coolant~
0
pp
o0o
Belt
tensioner
Cooling
System
Service
0013000
Cooling
system
maintenance
consists
of
maíntaining
thecoolant
leve¡,
inspecting
hoses
.
Because
the
coolant's
anti-cor-
rosion
and
anti-freeze
additives
gradually
lose
their
effective-
ness,
replacement
of
thecoolant
every
two
years
up
to
1996
models,
and
every
three
years
from
1996
is
recommended
.
Asa
preventive
measure,
replacement
of
the
cooling
system
hos-
es
every
four
years
is
also
recommended
.
damaged,
or
that
the
connection
is
dirty
or
corroded
.
Dried
cool-
ant
has
a
chalky
appearance
.
Hoses
should
be
firm
and
springy
.
Replace
any
hose
that
is
cracked,
that
has
become
soft
and
limp,
or
has
been
contaminated
by
oil
.
See
Fig
.
19
.
Power
steering
fluid,
checking
leve¡
Check
the
power
steering
fluid
level
in
the
fluid
reservoir
.
Park
thecar
on
leve¡
ground
with
the
engine
off
.
The
level
is
cor-
rect
if
it
is
between
the
MIN
and
MAX
marks
on
the
dipstick
.
See
Fig
.
20
.
If
the
leve¡
is
below
the
MIN
mark,
start
the
engine
andadd
fluid
to
the
reservoir
to
bríng
the
leve¡
up
.
Stop
the
engine
and
recheck
the
leve¡
.
Hand-tighten
the
reservoir
cap
.
Page 37 of 759

Fig
.
18
.
Fill
mark
on
coolant
expansion
tank
.
Coolant
level
should
be
at
mark
when
engine
ís
cold
.
.
..
e
..
.-
..
~
..
.-
.
Ozone
Damaged
Hose
0012476
Fig
.
19
.
Examples
of
damage
to
coolant
hoses
.
Any
of
conditions
shown
is
cause
for
replacement
.
Courtesy
of
Gates
Rubber
Company,
Inc
.
Specification
"
Power
steering
fluid
..........
.
...
Dexron
III®ATF
Oxygen
Sensors
1996
and
later
engines
are
equipped
withmultiple
oxygen
sensors
.
See
Fig
.
21
.
A
regulating
sensor
is
mounted
before
each
catalytic
converter
and
amonitoring
sensor
downstream
of
each
converter
.
The
regulating
sensor
monitors
engine
com-
bustion
efficiency
and
helps
to
control
the
fuel
injection
system
and
exhaust
emissions
.
The
monitoring
sensor
is
usedby
the
On-board
diagnostic
system
to
monitor
the
function
of
the
cata-
lytic
converter
.
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
020-
1
5
NOTE-
5pecialsockets
for
replacingthe
oxygen
sensor
are
available
from
most
automotive
parts
stores
.
The
sock-
et
has
agroove
cut
down
one
side
to
allow
the
sensor
to
be
installed
without
damaging
the
wire
hamess
.
Fig
.
20
.
Power
steering
fluid
dipstick
showing
MIN
and
MAX
marks
.
OBD
II
enhanced
emission
standards
require
the
engine
control
module
(ECM)
to
monitor
the
oxygen
content
in
theex-
haust
bothbefore
and
after
the
catalytic
converter
.
This
allows
for
tightercontrol
of
the
tail
pipe
emissions
and
also
allowsthe
ECM
to
diagnose
converter
problems
.
lf
the
DME
detects
that
catalytic
converter
or
oxygen
sensor
efficiency
has
degraded
past
a
certain
pre-programmed
limit,
it
will
turn
on
the
Check
Engine
light,
and
store
a
diagnostic
trouble
code
(DTC)
in
the
ECM
.
Replacement
of
oxygen
sensors
at
the
specified
intervals
en-
sures
that
the
engine
and
emission
control
system
wíll
continue
to
operate
as
designed
.
Extending
the
replacement
interval
may
void
the
emission
control
warranty
coverage
.
See
180
Ex-
haust
System
for
information
on
replacing
the
oxygen
sen-
sors
.
Tightening
Torque
"
Oxygen
sensor
to
exhaust
system
........
.
.
.
..
55±5
Nm
(40±4
ft-Ib)
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
MAINTENANCE
Page 39 of 759

Tires,
checking
inflation
pressure
Brake
pad/rotor
wear,
checking
Correct
tire
pressuresare
important
to
handling
and
stability,
Al¡
E36
cars
are
fitted
withdisc
brakes
at
al¡
four
wheels
.
See
fuel
economy,
and
tire
wear
.
Tire
pressures
change
with
temper-
Fig
.
24
.
Although
thebrakesare
equipped
with
a
brake
pad
ature
.
Pressures
should
be
checked
often
during
seasonal
tem-
warning
system,
the
system
only
monitors
one
wheel
per
axle
.
perature
changes
.
Correct
inflation
pressures
canbe
found
on
It
is
recommended
that
pad
thickness
should
be
checked
the
driver's
door
pillar
and
in
the
owner's
manual
.
Note
that
tire
whenever
the
wheels
are
off
or
brakework
is
beggg
done
.
pressuresshould
be
higher
when
thecar
is
more
heavily
loaded
.
WARNING
-
Do
not
inflate
any
tire
to
a
higher
pressure
than
the
tiress
maximum
ínflation
pressure
listed
on
the
side-
wall
.
Use
cara
when
addlng
air
to
warm
tires
.
Warm
tire
pressures
can
increase
as
much
as4
psi
(0.3
bar)
over
their
cold
pressures
.
Tires,
rotating
BMW
does
not
recommend
tire
rotation
.
Due
to
the
cars
sus-
pension
design,
the
fronttires
begin
to
wear
first
at
the
outer
shoulder
and
the
rear
tires
begin
to
wear
first
at
themiddle
of
the
tread
or
inner
shoulder
.
Rotating
the
tires
may
adversely
af-
fect
roadhandling
and
tire
grip
.
NOTE-
The
main
purpose
of
tire
rotation
isto
promote
even
wear
and
maximum
tire
life
.
Tire
life
may
be
decreased
slightly
if
the
tires
are
not
rotated
.
Wheels,
aligning
Routine
maintenance
of
the
brake
system
includes
maintain-
ing
the
brake
fluid
in
the
reservoir,
checking
brakepads
for
wear,
checking
hand
brake
functíon,
and
inspecting
the
system
for
fluid
leaks
or
other
damage
.
Check
that
brake
hoses
are
correctly
routed
to
avoidchafing
or
kinkíng
.
Inspect
unions
and
brake
calipers
for
signs
of
fluid
leaks
.
Inspect
rigid
fines
for
corrosion,
dents,
or
other
damage
.
Inspect
flexible
hoses
for
cracking
.
Replace
faulty
hoses
or
lines
as
described
in
340Brakes
.
WARNING
-
Incorrect
installation
or
overtightening
hoses,
fines,
and
unions
may
cause
chafing
or
leakage
.
This
can
lead
to
partíal
or
completebrake
system
failure
.
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
020-
1
7
B323
Fig
.
24
.
Disc
brake
pad
wear
can
checked
through
opening
in
caliper
.
The
brake
caliper
should
be
unbolted
from
the
suspension
strut
to
properly
inspect
the
brake
pads
and
the
rotors
.
See
Fig
.
25
.
Brake
caliper
removal
and
installation
procedures
are
given
in
340
Brakes
.
BMW
recommends
checking
the
front
and
rear
alignment
once
a
year
and
whenever
new
tires
are
installed
.
See320
Steering
and
Wheel
Alignment
for
a
more
detailed
discus-
sion
of
alignment
requirements
and
specifications
.
Brake
Pad
Lining
Minimum
Thickness
(Dimension
A)
Brake
system,
inspecting
"
Front
and
reardisc
brake
pads
....
3
.0
mm
(0
.12
in)
Brake
fluid,
replacing
BMW
strictly
recommends
replacing
the
brake
fluid
every
two
years
.
This
will
help
protect
against
corrosion
and
the
ef-
fects
of
moisture
in
the
(luid
.
See340
Brakes
for
brake
fluid
flushing
procedures
.
Parking
brake,
checking
The
parking
brakesystem
is
independent
of
the
main
braking
system
and
may
requireperiodic
adjustment
dependingon
use
.
Adjust
the
parking
brake
if
the
brake
lever
can
be
pulled
up
more
than
8
clicks
.
Check
that
the
cable
moves
freely
.
A
de-
scription
of
the
parking
brake
and
parking
brake
adjustment
can
be
found
in
340Brakes
.
UNDER-CARMAINTENANCE
Page 40 of 759

020-
1
8
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
Fig
.
25
.
Inspect
brake
pads
with
the
caliper
removed
.
Minimum
brake
pad
thickness
shown
by
dimension
(A)
.
NOTE-
The
parking
brake
may
lose
some
of
its
effectiveness
if
it
is
not
used
frequently
.
This
is
due
to
corrosion
build-
up
on
the
parking
brake
drum
.
To
remove
corrosion,
ap-
plythe
parking
brake
just
until
it
begins
togrip,
then
pulí
the
lever
up
one
more
stop
(click)
.
Drive
thecar
approx-
imately
400
meters
(1,300
ft
.)
and
release
the
brake
.
To
recheck
the
adjustment
of
the
parking
brake
see340
Brakes
.
UNDER-CAR
MAINTENANCE
0011920
Manual
transmission
fluid,
checking
and
filling
The
manual
transmission
fluid
leve¡
should
be
checked
at
specified
intervals
.
Check
and
fill
the
transmission
with
the
car
ona
leve¡
surface
.
Transmission
(luid
leve¡
checking
and
re-
placement
procedures
are
covered
in
230
Manual
Transmis-
sion
.
Automatic
Transmission
Service
The
automatic
transmission
is
not
equipped
with
a
dipstíck
.
Therefore,
checking
the
ATF
level
is
an
ínvolved
procedure,
which
includes
measuring
and
maintaining
a
specified
ATF
temperature
during
the
checking
procedure
.
For
more
complete
ATF
service,
including
checking
ATF
lev-
e¡
and
ATF
filter
replacement
procedures,
see
240
Automatic
Transmission
.
Front
suspension
and
steering
linkages,
inspecting
Inspection
of
the
front
suspension'and
steering
includes
a
check
of
all
moving
parts
for
wear
and
excessive
play
.
Also
in-
spect
the
rubber
seals
and
boots
for
cracks
or
tears
that
could
allow
the
entry
of
dirt,
water,
and
other
contaminants
.
See
310
Front
Suspension
.
Exhaust
system,
inspecting
Rear
suspension,
inspecting
Exhaust
system
life
varies
widely
according
to
driving
habits
Final
drive
and
rear
drive
axle
service
consists
of
checking
and
environmental
conditions
.
If
short-distance
driving
pre-
and
changing
the
gear
oil,
inspecting
for
leaks,
and
checking
dominates,
the
moisture
and
condensation
in
the
system
will
the
rear
drive
axle
rubber
boots
for
damage
.
not
fully
dryout
.
This
will
lead
to
early
corrosion
damage
and
more
frequent
replacement
.
The
areas
where
leaks
are
most
likely
to
occur
are
around
the
driveshaft
and
drive
axle
mounting
flanges
.
For
more
infor
Scheduled
maintenance
of
the
exhaust
system
is
limitedlo
mation
on
ídentifying
oil
leaks
and
their
causes,
see330
Rear
inspection
.
Check
for
restrictions
due
to
dents
or
kinks
.
Check
Suspension
.
for
weakness
or
perforation
due
to
rust
.
Check
lo
see
that
all
the
hangers
are
in
place
and
properly
supporting
the
system
and
that
the
system
does
not
strike
the
body
.
Alignment
of
the
sys-
Final
drive
oil
leve¡,
checking
temand
the
location
of
the
hangers
aredescribed
in
180
Ex-
haust
System
.
Check
the
lubricant
leve¡
with
thecar
level
.
Remove
the
oil
filler
plug
.
The
leve¡
is
correct
when
the
fluidjust
reaches
the
edge
of
the
filler
hole
.
Install
and
tighten
the
oil
filler
plug
when
Manual
Transmission
Service
the
oil
level
is
correct
.
See
Fig
.
26
.
Manual
transmissionservice
consists
of
inspectingfor
leaks
The
final
drive
should
be
filled
with
a
special
BMW
lubricant
and
checking
and
changing
the
fluid
.
available
through
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
.
In
addition,
the
lubricant
type
varies
depending
onwhether
or
nota
limited-slip
Evidence
of
transmissionleaks
is
fkely
to
beseenaround
the
differential
is
fitted
.
driveshaft
mounting
flange
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
bellhousing
.
For
more
information
on
identifying
oil
leaks
and
their
causes,
see230ManualTransmissionand210
Clutch
.
Tightening
Torque
"
Finaldrive
filler
plug
to
final
drive
housing
..................
70
Nm
(52
ft-Ib)
Page 61 of 759

14
.
Unbolt
power
steering
fluid
reservoir
from
íts
mounting
bracket
.
Use
stiff
wire
to
hang
reservoir
to
one
side
.
Do
not
disconnect
fluid
lines
.
15
.
Remove
power
steering
pump
drive
belt
and
remove
pump
from
its
mounting
bracket
.
Use
stiff
wire
to
hang
pump
from
body
.
16
.
On
cars
with
automatic
transmission
remove
front
and
rear
brackets
holding
automatic
transmission
cooler
linesto
engine
.
17
.
Remove
A/C
compressor
from
its
mounting
bracket
without
disconnecting
any
refrigerantlines
.
See
Fig
.
5
.
ENGINE
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
110-
3
21
.
Remove
front
exhaust
pipefrom
exhaust
manifold
.
See
Fig
.
6
.
22
.
Install
an
engine
lifting
device
and
raise
engine
until
its
weight
is
supported
.
Remove
nuts
and
ground
strap
from
left
and
right
engine
mounts
.
0011967
Fig
.
6
.
Front
exhaustpipe
to
exhaust
mounting
nuts
(arrows),
as
viewed
from
below
on
4-cylinder
engine
.
23
.
Carefully
raíse
engine
out
of
car,
checking
for
any
wir-
ing
harnesses,
fuel
lines,
or
mechanical
parts
that
might
become
snagged
as
engine
is
removed
.
24
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal,
noting
the
following
:
"
Replace
all
gaskets,
O-rings
and
seals
.
"
Change
engine
oil
and
filter
and
check
al¡
other
fluid
levels
.
See020
Maintenance
Program
.
"
Refill
and
bleed
cooling
system
.
See
170
Radiator
and
Cooling
System
.
"
Insta¡¡
the
front
exhaust
pipes
using
new
gaskets
and
self-locking
nuts
.
Use
copper
pasteon
threads
.
See
180
Exhaust
System
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Coolant
drain
plug
to
cylinder
block
.
25
Nm
(18
ft-Ib)
Fig
.
5
.
A/
C
compressor
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
.
"
Engine
mount
to
subframe
M8
......:...
..
..
..
......,:..
22
Nm
(17
ft
-
1b)
,
18
.
Move
A/C
compressor
out
of
way
without
distorting
or
M10
.
...
.
..
...
.
.
...........
45
Nm
(33
ft'-Ib)
damaging
any
lines
.
Support
compressor
by
hanging
it
"
Intake
manifold
to
cylinder
head
from
chassis
using
stiff
wire
.
M7
.....
.
..
...
..
..
...........
15
Nm
(11
ft-Ib)
M8
...
.
.
.
..
..
...
..
...........
22
Nm
(16
ft-Ib)
19
.
Disconnect
wiring
from
starter
and
alternator
.
Move
`
"
Radiator
cooling
fan
to
coolant
pump40
Nm
(30
ft-Ib)
wiring
harness
out
of
way
.
See
121
Battery,
Starter,
"
Radiator
drain
screw
to
radiator
...
2
.5
Nm
(22
in-lb)
Alternator
.
"
Wiring
to
alternator
(M8
nut)
........
12
Nm
(9
ft-1b)
"
Wiring
to
starter
20
.
Remove
oil
dipstick
guide
tube
.
Note
O-ring
at
base
of
M6
nut
..
.
..
..
...
..
...........
.
:5
Nm
(44
in-lb)
tube
when
removing
.
M8
nut
..
.
..
..
...
..
............
12
Nm
(9
ft-Ib)
ENGINE
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
Page 63 of 759

11
.
Draín
engine
coolant
and
Rmove
coolant
hoses
at-
tached
to
cylinder
head
.
"
Drain
engine
block
byremoving
block
drain
.
"
Disconnect
hoses
from
thermostat
housing
in
front
of
cylinder
head
.
"
Disconnect
heater
hoses
at
rear
of
engine
.
See
Fig
.
9
.
"
Drain
radiator
by
removingthreaded
plastic
plug
from
lower
left
comer
.
NOTE-
"
The
block
drain
plug
is
located
oh
the
exhaust
side
to-
wards
rear
ofengine
.
"
Remove
small
plastic
lock
clipto
pulíradiator
draín
plug
out
completely
.
NOTE-
CAUTION-
Radiatorfan
has
left
hand
threads
.
ENGINE
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
110-
5
Fig
.
9
.
Coolant
hoses
at
heater
valve
and
heater
core
to
be
discon-
nected
(arrows)
.
12
.
Remove
radiator
cooling
fan
and
radiator
as
described
in
170
Radiator
and
Cooling
System
.
13
.
Label
and
disconnectcoolant
hoses,
cables,
and
har-
ness
connectors
from
throttle
housing
.
See
Fig
.
10
.
14
.
Working
atrearof
intake
manifold,
label
and
then
re-
move
fuel
supply
and
fuel
retum
lines
.
Disconnect
fuel
lines
from
support
bracket
on
manifold
.
See
Fig
.
11
.
uu12ivu
Fig
.
10
.
Throttle
housing
assemblyon
M52
engine
.
Disconnect
hos-
es,
cables
and
harness
connectors
at
and
around
housing
.
0012699
Fig
.
11
.
Special
fuelline
fitting
at
fuel
rail
on
M52/S52US
engine
.
Use
BMW
special
tool
16
1
050
to
releaselocking
fittings
at
ends
offuel
lines
.
WARNING
-
"
Fuel
may
be
expelled
under
pressure
.
Do
not
smoke
or
work
near
heaters
or
other
fire
haz-ards
.
Keep
a
fire
extinguísher
handy
.
Before
dis-
connecting
fuel
hoses,
wrapa
cloth
around
fuel
hoses
to
absorb
any
leaking
fuel
.
Plug
all
oyen
fuel
fines
.
"
Always
unscrew
the
fuel
tank
cap
to
release
pres-
sure
ín
the
tank
before
working
on
the
tank
or
lines
.
OnM52
and
S52US
engines,
special
fittings
are
used
to
retain
the
fuel
lines
to
the
fuel
rail
.
Use
BMW
special
16
.
Remove
intake
manifold
from
engine
byremoving
sev-
tool
no
.
161050
to
compress
the
locking
clip
insidethe
en
mounting
nuts
from
above
andtwo
mounting
bracket
end
of
the
fuel
line
fittings
to
release
the
fine
.
boits
from
below
.
See
Fig
.
12
.
15
.
Unbolt
power
steering
fluid
reservoir
from
its
mounting
CAllTION-
bracket
.
Use
stiff
wire
to
hang
reservoir
to
one
side
.
Do
Stuff
clean
rags
into
the
open
intake
ports
to
pre-
not
disconnect
fluid
fines
.
vent
any
parts
from
falling
into
the
engine
intake
.
ENGINE
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
Page 64 of 759

110-
6
ENGINE
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
Fig
.
12
.
Intake
manifold
mounting
nuts
on
6-cylinder
engine
.
Also
re-
move
two
bolts
from
support
brackets
(arrows)
.
17
.
Working
below
intake
manifold,
disconnect
harness
connectors
.
Cut
wire
ties
holding
engine
harness
to
bulkhead
and
disconnect
main
engine
harness
con-
nector
at
rear
of
engine
compartment
.
See
Fig
.
13
.
0013132
Fig
.
13
.
Main
engine
harness
connectors
in
rear
of
engine
compart-
ment
(arrow)
.
18
.
Remove
poly-ribbed
drive
belt(s)
.
19
.
Remove
engine
drive
belt
.
See
020
Maintenance
Pro-
gram
.
20
.
Remove
power
steering
pump
from
its
mounting
brack-
et
.
See
Fig
.
14
.
Use
stiff
wire
to
hang
pump
from
body
.
ENGINE
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
Fig
.
14
.
Power
steering
pump
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
.
M52
engine
shown
.
21
.
Remove
A/C
compressor
from
its
mounting
bracket
without
disconnecting
any
refrigerantlines
.
See
Fig
.
15
.
Fig
.
15
.
A/
C
compressor
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
.
Page 117 of 759

NOTE
-
The
guide
tube
is
sealed
in
the
pan
with
an
O-ring
.
Check
that
theO-ring
comes
out
with
the
tube
.
Use
a
new
O-ring
when
installing
the
tube
.
Fig
.
2
.
Oil
dipstick
guide
tube
mounting
nut
(arrow)
on
M44
engine
.
Use
new
O-ring
at
base
of
tube
during
installatidn
.
6
.
Install
engine
lifting
equipment
at
front
engine
lifting
point
and
raise
engine
approximately
5
mm
(
1
/4
inch)
until
engineweight
is
supported
.
7
.
Workingbeneath
car,
separate
steering
column
shaft
from
steeringrack
at
universal
joint
.
"
Point
wheels
straight
ahead
before
disconnecting
shaft
from
rack
.
Mark
steering
column
shaft
joint
to
steering
rackspíndle
.
See
320
Steering
and
Wheel
Align-
ment
.
CAUTION
-
In
order
to
avoíd
the
need
for
front-end
realign-
ment,
do
notunbolt
power
steering
rack
from
sus-
pension
crossmember
.
8
.
Supportsuspension
crossmember
(subframe)
from
be-
low
usingappropriate
jacking
equipment
.
9
.
At
left
and
right
sides,
unbolt
control
arm
bushing
carri-
ers
from
body
.
Disconnect
stabilizer
bar
links
fromcon-
trol
arms
.
See
Fig
.
3
.
LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
119-
3
0011960
Fig
.
3
.
Stabilizer
bar
link
nut
(A)
and
control
arm
bushing
carrier
bolts
(B)
.
Right
side
shows
.
10
.
Remove
bolts
from
left
and
right
sides
of
suspension
crossmember
.
RemoveM10
nuts
from
bottom
of
left
and
right
engine
mounts
.
Lower
crossmember
as
far
as
possible
.
See
Fig
.
4
.
uu1ibb4
Fig
.
4
.
Suspension
crossmember
bolts
(A)
and
lower
engine
mount-
ing
nut
(B)
.
Right
side
shows
.
11
.
Remove
clamping
brackets
holding
fuel
lines
to
oil
pan
.
12
.
On
cars
with
automatic
transmission,
remove
ATF
cool-
er
line
brackets
from
oil
pan
.
13
.
Remove
engine
drive
belt
from
power
steering
pump
.
See020
Maintenance
Program
.
14
.
Unbolt
power
steering
pumpbracket
andremove
bracket
with
pump
.
Hang
pump
from
chassis
using
wire
.
OIL
PAN
Page 118 of 759

119-
4
LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
15
.
Remove
oil
pan
screws
.
Lower
andremove
oil
pan
to-
ward
rear
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Control
arm
bushing
carrier
CAUTION-
to
body(M10
bolt)
...............
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
'
lf
the
oil
pan
does
not
separate
easily
from
the
en-
"
Engine
mount
to
gine
cylinder
block,
make
sure
all
mounting
bolis
suspension
crossmember
(M10
nut)
.
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
have
been
removed
.
If
necessary,
a
few
tapswith
"
Front
suspension
crossmember
a
rubber
mallet
shouldbreak
it
free
.
Never
pry
the
to
body
.
.
..
...
..
.
....
See
310
Front
SusPension
oil
pan
loose
.
"
Oil
pan
to
engine
block
(M6
bolt)
8
.8
grade
..
....
.
...
...
.
........
10
Nm
(89
in-lb)
16
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
10
.9
grade
...
..
.
....
..
.
.
.
.......
12
Nm
(9
ft-Ib)
"
Thoroughly
clean
all
old
gasket
material
from
mating
"
Power
steering
pump
to
bracket
surfaces
anduse
a
new
gasket
.
(self-locking
nuts)
....
..
.
....
..
.
..
22
Nm
(16
ft-Ib)
"
Applya
small
amount
of
non-hardening
sealer
(3-
"
Power
steering
pump
bracket
to
engine
Bond
O
l209
or
equivalent)
to
oil
pan
gasket
directly
block
or
oil
pan
(self-locking
nuts)
..
.
22
Nm
(16
ft-Ib)
below
joints
for
end
cover
and
front
timing
case
cover
.
"
Stabilizer
bar
link
to
control
arm
See
Fig
.
5
.
M8
nut
.................
...
.
...
22
Nm
(17
ft-Ib)
"
When
installing
oil
pan
to
engine,
tighten
forward
M10
nut
.....................
..
42
Nm
(31
Ib-ft)
screws
first,
then
tightenrear
.
"
Steering
column
universal
joint
"
Fill
engine
with
oil
as
described
in
020
Maintenance
to
steering
rack
spindle
(M8
bolt)
....
19
Nm
(14
ft-ib)
Program
.
0011950
Fig
.
5
.
Joint-mating
areas
at
oil
pan
gasket
where
sealer
should
be
applied
(arrows)
.
Apply
a
bead
3
mm
wideby
2
mm
high
.
OIL
PAN
WARNING
-
Always
use
new
bolis
when
mounting
the
subframe
to
the
body
.
The
one-timeonly
bolis
shouldbe
re-
placed
any
timethey
are
removed
.
NOTE-
The
oil
pickup
is
attached
to
the
oil
pan
using
self-tap-
ping
screws
.
For
this
reasonno
threading
for
the
pickup
is
present
on
new
oil
pans
.
Replace
the
seal
for
the
pickup
and
use
the
oíd
screws
to
rea
ttach
the
pickup
to
the
pan
.
Oil
pan,
removing
and
installing
(6-cylinder
engine,
1992models)
NOTE-
Cars
built
up
to
9/92
(1992models)usea
different
sus-
pension
crossmember
than
later
production
cars
.
Oil
pan
removalprocedureon
the
earlier
cars
requires
that
the
engine
be
raised
and
supportedfrom
above
.
1
.
Raise
car
and
place
securely
on
jackstands
.
2
.
Remove
splash
shield(s)
from
under
engine,
where
ap-
plicable
.
3
.
Drain
engine
oil
as
described
in
020
Maintenance
Pro-
gram
.
4
.
Remove
complete
exhaust
system
.
See180
Exhaust
System
.
5
.
Remove
air
filter
housing
complete
with
mass
air
flow
sensor
.
See
113
Cylinder
Head
Removal
and
Instal-
lation
.
6
.
Remove
alternator
cooling
duct
from
alternator
and
ra-
diator
support
.
7
.
Remove
radiator
cooling
fan
and
fan
shroud
.
Remove
radiator
securing
clips
at
top
of
radiator
.
See
170
Radi-
ator
and
Cooling
System
.
Center
the
steering
spindle
to
the
steering
rack
before
in-
NOTE-
stalling
the
steering
column
shaft
.
See
320
Steering
and
The
radiator
cooling
fan
nut(32
mm
wrench)
has
left
Wheel
Alignment
for
specific
installation
markings
and
pro-
hand
threads
.
cedures
.
Page 119 of 759

8
.
Remove
air
plenum
from
rear
of
engine
compartment
.
See
640
Heating
and
Air
Conditioning
.
9
.
Release
drive
belt
tension
and
remove
alternator
drive
belt
.
Remove
A/C
compressor
drive
belt
.
See
Fig
.
6
.
B11143
Fig
.
6
.
To
remove
poly-ribbed
drive
belt,
pry
cover
from
front
of
ten-
sioner
.
Then
using
8
mm
hex
key,
turntensioner
clockwise
(arrow)
torelease
tension
and
slip
belt
off
pulleys
.
10
.
Unbolt
power
steering
reservoir
and
pull
reservoir
off
engine
mount
bracket
.
11
.
Without
disconnecting
fluid
lines,
remove
power
steer-
ing
bracket
(with
pump)
from
oil
panand
engine
block
.
See
Fig
.
7
.
Disconnect
fluid
lines
from
bracket
on
en-
gine
mount
.
Hang
pump
from
chassis
using
wire
.
12
.
Without
disconnecting
refrigerant
lines,
remove
A/C
compressor
from
engine
block
.
Hang
compressor
from
chassis
using
wire
.
See
640
Heating
and
Air
Condi-
tioning
.
13
.
Remove
oil
dipstick
guide
tube
mounting
bolt
and
re-
move
tube
.
See
Fig
.
8
.
NOTE-
The
guide
tube
is
sealed
in
the
oil
pan
with
an
O-ring
.
Check
that
the
O-ring
comes
out
with
the
tube
.
Use
anew
O-ring
when
installing
the
tube
.
14
.
On
cars
with
automatic
transmission,
remove
brackets
holding
ATF
cooler
linesto
oil
pan
and
cylinder
block
.
LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
119-
5
Fig
.
7
.
Power
steering
pump
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
.
Fig
.
8
.
Oil
dipstick
guide
tube
being
removed
.
Usea
new
O-ring
(arrow)
during
installation
.
15
.
Insta¡¡
engine
lifting
equipment
at
front
engine
lifting
point
and
raise
engine
just
until
its
weight
is
supported
.
16
.
Remove
nuts
at
bottom
of
left
and
right
engine
mounts
.
Remove
ground
wire
from
right
engine
mount
.
1-oosen
nuts
at
top
of
left
and
right
engine
mounts
(do
not
re-
move)
.
OIL
PAN