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7. Remove the A/C line. For additional information, refer to
Section 412 - 03 .
8. Install the special tools.
9. Install the special tool.
10. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
11. Remove the two engine mount nuts.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Using the special tool, raise the engine. Klj . 2 ba
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14. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
15. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
16. Using the special tool, compress the front coil springs.
17. Position a safety stand.
18. 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.
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13. Position the safety stand aside.
14. Release the tension from the front coil springs and remove the special tool.
15. Raise the vehicle.
16. Using the special tool, lower the engine and remove the special tool.
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18. Install the two engine mount nuts.
19. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to
Section 307 - 01 or
Section 308 - 03B .
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Fill the engine crankcase with clean engine oil.
22. Install the A/C line. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
23. Install the manifold and tube assembly— accumulator to compressor, 4.6L. For additional
information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
24. Install the radiator sight shield.
25. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
26. Install the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
27. Install the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
28. Start the engine and check for leaks. Klj . 10 ba
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Flexplate 1. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Section 307 - 01 .
2. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown, and remove the flexplate.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Flywheel
Removal 1. Remove the clutch components. For additional information, refer to Section 308 - 01 .
2. Remove the bolts and the flywheel.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal SECTION 303-
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Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal
303-
518 (T95P-6701- DH) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal
303-
519 (T95P-6701- EH) Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal
303-
516 (T95P-6701- BH) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Slinger
303-
514 (T95P-6701- AH) Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Slinger
303-
517 (T95P-6701- CH) Impact Slide Hammer
100-
001 (T50T-100- A)
Material Item Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
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Automatic transmission vehicles
1. Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate in this section.
Manual transmission vehicles 2. Remove the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel in this section.
All vehicles 3. Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft oil slinger.
4. Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.
Installation
All vehicles 1. Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear oil seal. zLubricate the oil seal using clean engine oil. Klj . 2 ba
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Engine Mount
Removal
Both mounts 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise and detach the drive belt from the generator pulley.
4. Disconnect the generator electrical connections.
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Support Bracket, Engine
303-
639 3-
Bar Engine Support Kit
303- F072 Alignment Tool, Subframe
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