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3.
CAUTION: Always use new bolts.
NOTE: Lubricate the bolts with clean engine oil.
Install new bolts. Refer to the location note made during removal and make sure the bolts are
installed the correct location. 1. Install the new long bolts.
2. Install the new short bolts.
4. Tighten the bolts in three stages in the sequence shown. zStage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb- ft).
z Stage 2: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb- ft).
z Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb- ft).
5. CAUTION: Do not loosen all of the bolts at one time. Each bolt must be loosened
and final- tightened prior to working on the next bolt in the sequence.
NOTE: The short bolts are numbered 2, 4, 6 and 8 and the long bolts are numbered 1, 3, 5 and
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Loosen, then tighten the bolts in the sequence shown:
zTighten short bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb- ft), then tighten an additional 180 degrees.
z Tighten long bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb- ft), then tighten an additional 180 degrees.
6. Install the three studs.
7. Install the bracket and bolts.
8. Connect the A/C compressor clutch electrical connector. Klj . 4 ba
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9. Connect the A/C manifold and tube assembly. For additional information, refer to
Section 412 -
03 .
10. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 05 .
11. Install the push rods. For additional information, refer to Push Rod in this section.
12. Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Lower Intake Manifold in this
section.
13. Install the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold RH in this
section.
14. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
15. CAUTION: Correct cooling system bleeding is critical for correct engine cooling.
Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
16. Recharge the A/C refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 . Klj . 5 ba
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the oil level indicator tube (6754). zRemove the bolt.
z Remove the oil level indicator tube.
z Remove and discard the oil level indicator tube O- ring.
2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Oil Pan
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
3. Remove the radiator sight shield.
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. 1. Disconnect the hose.
SECTION 303-
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3 Bar Engine Support Kit
303-
F072 Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-
D095 (D94L-6001- A) or
equivalent
Material Item Specification
SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA or equivalent WSE-
M5B392-
A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
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2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
5. Install the special tool.
6. Install the special tool.
7. Install the special tool.
8. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 . Klj . 2 ba
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9. Remove the LH engine mount nut.
10. Remove the RH engine mount nut.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Raise the engine.
13. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
14. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil. Klj . 3 ba
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15. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 06 .
16. Position the wiring harness bracket aside.
17. Remove the transmission lower bolts.
18. Remove the oil pan bolts.
19. Position a safety stand under the subframe crossmember. Klj . 4 ba
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20. Remove the four subframe lower bolts.
21. Remove the two subframe upper bolts.
22.
NOTE: Do not completely remove these bolts.
Loosen the two bolts.
23. Lower the front subframe. Klj . 5 ba
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