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9.
CAUTION: The outer bolts on the outer cam bearing cap (exhaust) are longer and
must be returned to the same location or engine damage may occur.
NOTE: Identify the camshaft to cylinder head location. Caps are not interchangeable.
Remove the bolts and the camshaft bearing cap assemblies.
10. Remove the camshafts (6250). Klj . 3 ba
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1. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
Install the camshafts. zLubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil.
2. Install the camshaft bearing cap assemblies and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown. Klj . 4 ba
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Exhaust Manifold RH
Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the dual converter Y- pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 309 - 00 .
4. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 06 .
5. Remove the exhaust manifold. 1. Remove the nuts.
2. Remove the exhaust manifold.
3. Remove and discard the gasket.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. zUse a new exhaust manifold gasket.
z Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts in the sequence shown.
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Exhaust Manifold LH
Removal and Installation 1. Position the steering wheel straight ahead and lock the column.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Remove the dual converter Y- pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 309 - 00 .
5. Remove and discard the pinch bolt.
6. Separate the steering coupler.
7. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube at the exhaust manifold.
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Oil Filter Adapter
Removal and Installation 1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A
2. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Remove the oil cooler. 1. Remove the oil bypass filter.
2. Remove the insert and the oil cooler.
3. Inspect the O- ring and clean the sealing surface.
6. Clean and inspect the oil cooler.
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Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal 1. Remove the oil level dipstick (6750).
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold (9430). For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold LH in this section.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the oil level indicator tube (6754).
Installation 1. To install, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
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Oil Pan
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section 414 -
01 .
2. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Section 308 - 03B .
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659). For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
4. Remove the radiator sight shield (8C251).
5. Remove the manifold and tube assembly— accumulator to compressor, 4.6L. For additional
information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
6. Remove the A/C line. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
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Compressor, Coil Spring
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D088 (D93P-6001- A2) 3-
Bar Engine Support Kit
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Material Item Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA or
equivalent WSE-
M5B392- A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
A4 Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
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7. Install the special tools.
8. Install the special tool.
9. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
10. Remove the two nuts.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Using the special tool, raise the engine. Klj . 2 ba
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13. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
14. Remove the oil pan drain plug (6730) and drain the engine oil.
15. Using the special tool, compress the front coil springs (5310).
16. Position a safety stand.
17. Remove the four bolts. Klj . 3 ba
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NOTE: Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. It is reusable.
Remove the oil pan and gasket. zInspect the oil pan gasket for damage.
Installation 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 may result in future oil
leakage.
Apply silicone gasket and sealant at the engine front cover- to-cylinder block mating 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, Klj . 5 ba
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