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31. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY COVERInstall the throttle body cover and hose clamp with the two
bolts and cap nut.
32. INSTALL DRIVE BELT Install the drive belt by turning the drive belt tensioner coun-
terclockwise.
HINT: The pulley bolt for the belt tensioner has a left±hand
thread.
33. INSTALL BATTERY
34. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±7)
35. FILL COOLING FAN RESERVOIR TANK WITH FLUID (See page CO±23)
36. FILL WITH ENGINE OIL (See page LU±7)
Capacity:
Drain and refill
w/Oil filter change4.8 liters (5.1 US qts, 4.2 lmp. qts)
w/o Oil filter change 4.5 liters (4.8 US qts, 4.0 lmp. qts)
Dry fill 6.0 liters (6.3 US qts, 5.3 lmp. qts)
37. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
38. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
39. CHECK IGNITION TIMING (See page IG±28)
Ignition timing:
8±125 BTDC @ idle
(w/ Terminals TE1 and E1 connected)
40. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
41. INSTALL HOOD
42. PERFORM ROAD TEST Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift
points and smooth operation.
32. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT AND ENGINE OIL LEVELS
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SST (SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS) (Cont'd)
(09248±05021)(Valve Lifter
Stopper)
09316±60010Transmission &
Transfer Bearing
Replacer
Crankshaft timing pulley
09278±54012Drive Shaft Holding
Tool
M/T (W58) only
09325±20010Transmission Oil
Plug
(09316±00010)(Replacer Pipe)
Crankshaft front oil seal and camshaft oil seal
(09316±00050)(Replacer ºDº)
Camshaft oil seal
A/T (A340E) only
09325±40010Transmission Oil
Plug
Crankshaft pulley
09330±00021Companion Flange
Holding Tool
09608±30022Front Hub Bearing
Replacer Set
Knock sensor and oil pressure switch
09816±30010Oil Pressure
Switch Socket
(09608±05010)(Handle)
Crankshaft rear oiil seal
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Cylinder head bolt
09043±5010010 mm Bi±Hexagon
wrench
A/C compressor mounting through bolt
09044±00020Torx Socket
E10
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14. INSTALL NO. 2 AND NO. 3 TIMING BELT COVERS(a) Install the gasket on the timing belt cover.
(b) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, install the belt coverswith the nine bolts.
(c) Install the oil filler cap.
15. INSTALL RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP PULLEY (See steps 15, 16, 19 and 24 on pages EM±110 to 112)
16. FILL ENGINE WITH COOLANT (See page CO±5)
Capacity (w/ Heater):
M/T 8.5 liters (9.0 US qts, 7.5 Imp. qts)
A/T 8.4 liters (8.9 US qts, 7.4 Imp. qts)
17. (A/T)CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
(See page MA±11)
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
18. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
19. CHECK IGNITION TIMING (See page IG±14)
Ignition timing:
105 BTDC @ idle
(w/ Terminals TE1 and E1 connected)
20. PERFORM ROAD TEST Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift
points and smooth operation.
21. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
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8. REMOVE WATER BY±PASS OUTLET AND NO. 1 WATERBY±PASS PIPE
(a) Remove the two bolts, water by±pass outlet and No. 1water by±pass pipe.
(b) Remove the three O±rings from the water by±pass outlet and No. 1 water by±pass pipe.
9. REMOVE WATER OUTLET AND NO. 1 BY±PASS HOSE (a) Remove the two nuts, bolt and water outlet.
(b) Disc onnect the No. 1 by±pass hose from the hose
clamp.
10. REMOVE VACUUM CONTROL VALVE SET AND NO. 2 VACUUM PIPE
(a) Disconnect the two connectors from the VSV.
(b) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Vacuum hose from ACIS vacuum tank
(2) Three vacuum hoses from VSV
(c) Remove the four nuts, vacuum control valve set and
vacuum pipe.
11. REMOVA OIL DIPSTICK GUIDES FOR ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION (A/T)
(a) Disconnect the fuel return hose from the engine oildipstick guide.
(b) Remove the mounting bolt.
(c) Pull out the dipstick guide together with dipstick. Plug the oil pan.
(d) Remove the O±ring from the dipstick guide.
12. REMOVE AIR INTAKE CHAMBER (a) Remove the bolt, nut and intake chamber stay. Removethe No. 1 and No. 2 stays.
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(d) Install the intake chamber stay with the bolt and nut.Install the No. 1 and No. 2 stay.
Torque: 18 N Vm (185 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
HINT: The No. 1 stay is marked ºFº and No. 2 stay is marked
with ºRº.
12. INS TALL OIL DIP S TICK GUIDE S FO R ENG INE AND TRANSMISSION (A/T)
(a) Install a new O±ring on the dipstick guide.
(b) Apply soapy water on the O±ring.
(c) Connect the dipstick guide end to the tube of the oil pan.
(d) Install the dipstick guide with a bolt.
(e) Connect the fuel return hose to the engine oil dipstick guide.
13. INSTALL VACUUM CONTROL VALVE SET AND NO. 2 VACUUM PIPE
(a) Install the vacuum control valve set and vacuum pipewith the four nuts.
Torque: 21 N Vm (210 kgf Vcm, 15 ft Vlbf)
(b) Connect the following hoses:
(1) Vacuum hose to ACIS vacuum tank
(2) Three vacuum hoses to VSV
(c) Connect the two connectors to the VSV.
14. INSTALL WATER OUTLET AND NO. 1 BY±PASS HOSE (a) Insert the No. 1 by±pass hose to the intake manifold,and connect the hose to the clamp.
(b) Install the water outlet with the two nuts and bolt.
Torque: 21 N Vm (210 kgf Vcm, 15 ft Vlbf)
15. INSTALL WATER BY±PASS OUTLET AND NO. 1 WATER
BY±PASS PIPE
(a) Install two new O±rings to the No. 1 water by±pass pipe.
(b) Install a new O±ring and the water by±pass outlet with the two bolts.
Torque: 8.8 N Vm (90 kgf Vcm, 78 in. Vlbf)
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REMOVAL OF CYLINDER HEADS
(See Components on pages EM±58 and 59)
1. DISCONNECT TIMING BELT FROM CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEYS
(See steps 1 to 28 on pages EM±35 to 42)
2. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEYS AND HYDRAULIC PUMP
(See steps 29 and 31 on pages EM±42 and 43)
HINT:
w Be careful not to drop anything inside the timing belt
cover.
w Do not allow the timing belt to come into contact with oil,
water or dust.
3. DISCONNECT PS PUMP FROM LH CYLINDER HEAD (a) Disc onnect the vacuum hose from the air intake
chamber.
(b) Remove the three bolts and nut, and disconnect the PS pump.
HINT: Put aside the PS pump, and suspend it.
4. REMOVE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS (MAIN) (a) Remove the four bolts holding the pipe support bracketto the transmission.
(b) Remove the four bolts and nuts holding the catalytic converters to the front exhaust pipe. Remove the pipe
support bracket.
(c) Disconnect the front exhaust pipe from the catalytic
converter, and remove the two gaskets.
(d) Remove the three nuts, catalytic converter and gasket. Remove the two catalytic converters.
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43. INSTALL RH IGNITION COILInstall the ignition coil with the two bolts.
44. CONNECT CONTROL CABLES TO THROTTLE BODY Connect the following cables:(1) Accelerator cable
(2) A/T throttle cable
(3) (w/ Cruise Control System)
Cruise control actuator cable
45. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY COVER Install the throttle body cover and hose clamp with the two
bolts and cap nut.
46. INSTALL CATALYTIC CONVERTERS (MAIN) (a) Install a new gasket and the catalytic converter to theexhaust manifold with the three new bolts. Install the two
catalytic converters.
Torque: 62 N Vm (630 kgf Vcm, 46 ft Vlbf)
(b) Install a new gasket to each front end of the front
exhaust pipe.
(c) C onnect the front exhaust pipe to the catalytic
converters.
(d) Te mp o ra rily in sta ll th e fo u r bo lts ho ld in g th e pip e support bracket to the transmission.
(e) Install the four bolts and nuts holding the catalytic
converters to the front exhaust pipe.
Torque: 43 N Vm (440 kgf Vcm, 32 ft Vlbf)
(f) Tighten the four bolts holding the pipe support bracket
to the transmission.
Torque: 43 N Vm (440 kgf Vcm, 32 ft Vlbf)
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(b) Place the matchmarks on the both flanges.
(c) Remove the four bolts, washers, nuts and intermediateshaft.
(d) Insert SST in transmission to prevent oil leakage.
SST 09325±20010 (M/T)
09325±40010 (A/T)
21. REMOVE ENGINE AND T RANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
FROM VEHICLE
(a) Attach the engine hoist chain to the engine hangers.
(b) Remove the two nuts holding the engine to the front suspension crossmember.
(c) Remove the four bolts, four nuts and rear engine mounting member.
(d) Lift the engine out of the vehicle slowly and carefully.
NOTICE: Remove carefully without damaging the power
steering gear housing or the park/neutral position switch
(A/T only).
(e) Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring, hoses and cables.
(f) Place the engine and transmission assembly onto the
stand.
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