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6. Install main bearing cap bolts
HINT:
wThe main bearing cap bolts are tightened in two progressive
steps.
wIf any the main bearing cap bolt is broken or deformed,
replace it.
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the
heads of the main bearing caps.
(b) 1st, install and uniformly tighten the eight main bearing cap
bolts in several passes in the sequence shown.
Torque: 625 kg±cm (45 ft±lb, 61 N±m)
If any one of the main bearing cap bolts does not meet the
torque specification, replace the cap bolt.
(c) Mark the front of the connecting rod cap nut with paint. 4. INSTALL MAIN SEARING CAP AND LOWER THRUST
WASHERS
A. Place main bearing cap and lower thrust washers on
cylinder block.
(a) Install the thrust washers on the No. 2 journal position of the
bearing cap with the grooves facing outward.
(c) 2nd, retighten the main bearing cap bolts 905 and angle
to the front.
(f) Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
(g) Check the crankshaft thrust clearance.
(See step 5 on page EM±149) (b) Install the main bearing cap with the front mark facing
forward.
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7. INSTALL REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER
(a) Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful not
to drop any oil on the contact surface of the retainer and
cylinder block.
wUsing a razor blade an gasket scraper, remove all the old
packing (FIPG) material from the gasket surfaces and seal-
ing groove.
wThoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose ma-
terial.
wUsing a non±residue solvent, clean both sealing surfaces.
(b) Apply seal packing to the retainer as shown in the figure.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826±00080 or equivalent
wInstall a nozzle that has been cut to a 2 ± 3 mm
(0.08 ± 0.12 in.) opening.
HINT: Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.
wParts must be assembled within 5 minutes of
application. Otherwise the material must be removed and
reapplied.
wImmediately remove nozzle from the tube and reinstall cap.
(c) Install the retainer with the six bolts.
Torque: 80 kg±cm (69 in.±lb, 7.8 N±m)
(d) 2nd, retighten the connecting rod cap nuts 90° in the numeri-
cal order shown.
(e) Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.
(f) Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
(g) Check the connecting rod thrust clearance.
(See step 2 on page EM±147)
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26. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the air cleaner case with the three bolts.
(b) Install the air cleaner element.
(c) Connect the air cleaner hose, and Install the air cleaner cap
and air flow meter assembly with the four clips.
(d) Connect the following connector and hoses:
(1) Air flow meter connector
(2) ISC valve air hose
(3) Vacuum pipe air hose
27. (w/ CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM)
INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
(w/ A. B. S. )
(a) Install the vacuum pump and bracket with the three bolts.
(b) Connect the vacuum pump connector.24. CONNECT VACUUM HOSES
(a) Brake booster vacuum hose to air intake chamber
(b) A/C idle±up vacuum hose to air intake chamber
(c) A/C idle±up vacuum hose to vacuum pipe (on air intake
chamber)
(d) Charcoal canister vacuum hose to vacuum pipe (on air in-
take chamber)
25. CONNECT WIRES AND CONNECTORS
(a) Check connector
(b) Ground straps from OH fender apron
(c) Connectors from relay box
(d) Engine room wire connector
(c) Install the actuator and bracket with the four bolts.
(d) Connect the following hoses and connector:
(1) Actuator vacuum hoses
(2) Actuator connector
(3) Install the dust cover.
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28. (A/T)
INSTALL THROTTLE CABLE, AND ADJUST IT
29. INSTALL ACCELERATOR CABLE, AND ADJUST IT
30. INSTALL RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK
31. INSTALL ALTERNATOR BELT ADJUSTING BAR
32. INSTALL ALTERNATOR (See page CH±15)
33. INSTALL RADIATOR (See page CO±20)
34. INSTALL IGNITION COIL, IGNITER AND BRACKET AS-
SEMBLY
(a) Install the ignition coil, igniter and bracket assembly with the
two bolts.
(b) Connect the following cord and connectors:
(1) Igniter connector
(2) Noise filter connector
(3) High±tension cord
35. INSTALL BATTERY
Connect the grand strap.
36. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±5)
Capacity (w/ Heater):
M /T 9.5 liters (10.0 US qts, 8.4 Imp. qts)
A/T 9.4 liters (9.9 US qts, 8.3 Imp. qts)
37. FILL WITH ENGINE OIL (See page LU±8)
Capacity:
Drain and refill
w/ Oil filter ±change
3.9 liters (4.1 US qts, 3.4 Imp. qts)
w/o Oil filter change
3.7 liters (3.9 US qts, 3.3 Imp. qts)
Dry fill 4.6 liters (4.8 US qts, 4.0 Imp. qts)
38. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS (w/o A.B.S..)
(a) Install the actuator, vacuum pump and vacuum switch
assembly with the three bolts.
(b) Connect the following the hose and connectors:
(1) Actuator vacuum hose from air intake chamber
(2) Actuator connector
(3) Vacuum pump connector
(4) Vacuum switch connector
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39. PERFORM ENGINE ADJUSTMENT
(a) Adjust the alternator drive belt.
(See page CH±3)
Drive belt tension: New belt 175 + 5 Ib
Used belt 115 + 20 Ib
(b) Adjust PS pump drive belt.
Drive belt tension: New belt 125 + 25 Ib
Used belt 80 + 20 lb
(c) Adjust the ignition timing.
(See page IG±21 )
Ignition timing:
10°BTDC @ idle
(w/ Terminals TE1 and E1 connected)
(d) Adjust the valve clearance.
Valve clearance:
Intake 0.13 ± 0.23 mm (0. 005 ± 0.009 in.)
Exhaust 0.27 ± 0.37 mm l0.011 ± 0.015 in.)
40. INSTALL HOOD
41. PERFORM ROAD TEST
Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift
points and smooth operation.
42. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT AND ENGINE OIL
LEVELS
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6. INSTALL BEARING LOCK NUT, LOCK NUT CAP AND
NEW COTTER PIN
(a) Install and torque the bearing lock nut.
Torque: 1,900 kg±cm (137 ft±Ib, 187 N±m)
(b) Install the lock nut cap and secure it with a new cotter
pin.
7. FILL TRANSAXLE WITH FLU I6
(See page MT±39)
8. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL
9. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
10. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See page FA±3)
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9. INSTALL BEARING LOCK NUT, LOCK NUT CAP AND
NEW COTTER PIN
(a) Torque the bearing lock nut while depressing the brake
pedal.
Torque: 1,900 kg±cm (137 ft±Ib, 186 N±m)
(b) Install the lock nut cap and, using pliers, install a new
cotter pin. 8. TIGHTEN SIX HEXAGON BOLTS
Using SST, tighten the six hexagon bolts while depress-
ing the brake pedal.
SST 09043±88010
Torque: 660 kg±cm (48 ft±Ib, 65 N±m)
10. FILL TRANSAXLE WITH GEAR OIL
(See page MT±45)
11. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVERS
12. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT7. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE TO LOWER ARM
Torque: 1,150 kg±cm (83 ft±Ib, 113 N±m)
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6. FILL TRANSAXLE WITH GEAR OIL OR FLUID
M/T (See page MT±1 17)
A/T Fluid type: ATF DEXRON) II
7. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVERS
8. INSTALL WHEELS
9. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See page FA ± 3) 5. INSTALL BEARING LOCK NUT, LOCK NUT CAP AND
COTTER PIN
(a) Torque the bearing lock nut while depressing the brake
pedal.
Torque: 1, 900 kg±cm (137 ft±Ib, 186 N±m )
(b) Install the lock nut cap and, using pliers, install a new
cotter pin. 4. CONNECT TIE ROD END TO STEERING KNUCKLE
Install and torque the nut, and secure it with a new cotter pin.
Torque: 500 kg±cm (36 ft±Ib, 49 N±m)
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