(2) Tighten mount to transmission bolts to 55 N´m
(40 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 22).
Tighten through bolt to 75 N´m (55 ft. lbs.)
(3) Engine mount adjustment, Refer to Engine
Mount Insulator Adjustment of this section.
REAR MOUNT
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Support the transmission with a transmission
jack so it will not rotate.
(3) Remove the insulator through bolt from the
mount and rear suspension crossmember.
(4) Remove the four transmission mount fasteners
and remove the mount.
(5) Reverse the removal procedure for installation.
Refer to (Fig. 23).
ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER INSULATORS
Insulator location on (right side) is adjustable to
allow right/left drive train adjustment in relation to
driveshaft assembly length. See Engine Mount
Adjustments in this section.
Check and reposition right engine mount insulator.
Adjust drive train position, if required, for the follow-
ing conditions:
²Driveshaft distress: See Group 2, Suspension
and Driveshafts.
²Any front end structural damage (after repair).
²Insulator replacement.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel pressure release procedure. Refer
to Group 14, Fuel System for procedure. Remove fuel
line to fuel rail.
(2) Disconnect battery.
(3) Remove Air cleaner and hoses.
(4) Remove battery cover, battery and battery tray,
with integral vacuum reservoir, from vehicle.
(5) Block off heater hoses to rear heater assembly,
if equipped.
(6) Drain cooling system. Refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for procedure.
(7) Disconnect heater hoses.
(8) Remove fan module and radiator. Refer to
Group 7, Cooling System for procedure.
(9) Disconnect transmission shift linkage.
(10) Disconnect throttle body linkage and vacuum
hoses from throttle body.
(11) Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Acces-
sory Drive System located in Group 7, Cooling Sys-
tem for procedure.
(12) Remove air conditioning compressor from
engine and set it aside.
(13) Disconnect generator wiring harness and
remove generator.
(14) Hoist vehicle and remove axle shafts. Refer to
Group 2, Driveshaft for procedure.
(15) Remove right and left inner splash shields.
(16) Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
(17) Remove front engine mount and bracket as an
assembly.
(18) Remove rear transmission mount and bracket.
(19) Remove power steering pump and bracket
assembly.
(20) Remove wiring harness and connectors from
front of engine.
(21) Remove bending braces and install tool num-
ber 6910 on engine.
(22) Remove trans inspection cover and mark flex-
plate to torque converter.
(23) Remove driveplate to torque converter bolts.
(24) Lower the vehicle.
Fig. 22 Engine MountÐLeft
Fig. 23 Engine MountÐRear
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(25) Remove ground straps to body.
(26) Raise vehicle enough to allow engine dolly
Special Tool 6135 and cradle Special Tool 6710 with
post Special Tool 6848 and adaptor Special Tool 6909
to be installed under vehicle (Fig. 24).
(27) Loosen cradle engine mounts to allow move-
ment for positioning onto engine locating holes on the
engine. Lower vehicle and position cradle mounts
until the engine is resting on mounts. Tighten
mounts to cradle frame. This will keep mounts from
moving when removing or installing engine and
transmission.
(28) Lower vehicle so the weight ofONLY THE
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSIONis on the cradle.
(29) Remove right engine mount assembly and left
transmission mount through bolt. Refer to Engine
Mounts Section of this Group.
(30) Raise vehicle slowly. It may be necessary to
move the engine/transmission assembly on the cradle
to allow for removal around body flanges.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position engine and transmission assembly
under vehicle and slowly lower the vehicle over the
engine and transmission. It may be necessary to
move the engine/transmission assembly with the cra-
dle for clearance around body flanges.
(2) Align engine and transmission mounts to
attaching points. Install mounting bolts at the right
engine and left transmission mounts. Refer to proce-
dures outlined in this section.(3) Slowly raise vehicle enough to remove the
engine dolly and cradle Special Tools 6135, 6710,
6848 and 6909.
(4) Remove Special tools 6910 and install bending
braces.
(5) Lower vehicle. Install generator and wiring
harness.
(6) Connect wiring harness on the front of the
engine.
(7) Install Air Conditioning Compressor.
(8) Install power steering pump and bracket and
accessory drive belt. Refer to Group 7. Accessory
Drive Belts Section for installation procedure.
(9) Raise vehicle and install axle shafts. Refer to
Group 2, Driveshafts for procedure.
(10) Install transmission and engine mount and
bracket assemblies. Refer to Engine Mounts in this
section for procedure.
(11) Connect exhaust system to manifold. Refer to
Group 11, Exhaust System and Intake Manifold for
procedure and torque specifications.
(12) Install left and right inner splash shields.
(13) Connect automatic transmission shifter link-
age. Refer to Group 21, Transmission for procedures.
(14) Lower vehicle and connect fuel line and
heater hoses. Remove plugs from rear heater hoses
and install, if equipped.
(15) Install ground straps. Connect engine and
throttle body connections and harnesses.
(16) Connect throttle body linkage. Refer to Group
14, Fuel System for procedure.
(17) Install radiator and fan module assembly.
Install radiator hoses. Fill cooling system. Refer to
Group 7, Cooling for procedures.
(18) Install battery tray, battery and cover.
(19) Install air cleaner and hoses.
(20) Install oil filter. Fill engine crankcase with
proper oil to correct level.
(21) Start engine and run until operating temper-
ature is reached.
(22) Adjust transmission linkage, if necessary.
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove air inlet resonator when removing left
head cover.
(3) When Removing left cylinder head cover,
remove dipstick tube.
(4) When removing right cylinder head cover
remove wiper unit. Refer to Wiper Unit Removal in
Group 8K.
(5) When removing right cylinder head cover,
remove accessory drive belt. Refer to Accessory Drive
Belt Removal in Group 7.
Fig. 24 Positioning Engine Cradle Support Post
MountsÐTypical
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ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER INSULATORS
Insulator location on (right side) is adjustable to
allow right/left drive train adjustment in relation to
drive shaft assembly length.
Check and reposition right engine mount insulator.
See Adjustments in this section. Adjust drive train
position, if required, for the following conditions:
a. Drive shaft distress. See Group 2, Suspension
and Driveshafts.
b. Any front end structural damage (after repair).
c. Insulator replacement.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel pressure release procedure. Refer
to group 14 fuel system for procedure. Remove fuel
line to fuel rail.
(2) Disconnect battery.
(3) Remove air cleaner and hoses.
(4) Remove battery cover, battery and battery tray,
with integral vacuum reservoir, from vehicle.
(5) Block off heater hoses to rear heater assembly,
if equipped.
(6) Drain cooling system. Refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for procedure.
(7) Disconnect heater hoses.
(8) Remove fan module and radiator. Refer to
Group 7 Cooling System for procedure.
(9) Disconnect transmission shift linkage.
(10) Disconnect throttle body linkage and vacuum
hoses from throttle body.
(11) Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Group
7, Accessory Drive Belts located in Cooling System
for procedure.
(12) Remove air conditioning compressor from
engine and set it aside.
(13) Disconnect generator wiring harness and
remove generator.
(14) Hoist vehicle and remove right and left inner
splash shields.
(15) Remove crossmember cradle plate (Fig. 27).
(16) Remove axle shafts. Refer to Group 3, Differ-
ential and Driveline for procedure.
(17)(AWD equipped)Mark orientation and sepa-
rate propeller shaft from power transfer unit. Refer
to Group 3, Differential and Driveline for procedure.
(18) Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
(19) Remove front engine mount and bracket as an
assembly.
Fig. 25 Engine MountingÐLeft
Fig. 26 Engine MountingÐRear
Fig. 27 Crossmember Cradle Plate
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(20) Remove rear transmission mount and bracket.
(21) Remove power steering pump and bracket
assembly.
(22) Remove wiring harness and connectors from
front of engine.
(23) Remove bending braces and install tool num-
ber 6912 on engine.
(24) Remove transmission inspection cover and
mark flexplate to torque converter.
(25) Remove driveplate to torque converter bolts.
(26) Lower the vehicle.
(27) Remove ground straps to body.
(28) Raise vehicle enough to allow engine dolly
Special Tool 6135 and cradle Special Tool 6710 with
post Special Tool 6848 and adaptor Special Tool 6909
to be installed under vehicle (Fig. 28).
(29) Loosen cradle engine mounts to allow move-
ment for positioning onto engine locating holes on the
engine. Lower vehicle and position cradle mounts
until the engine is resting on mounts. Tighten
mounts to cradle frame. This will keep mounts from
moving when removing or installing engine and
transmission.
(30) Lower vehicle so the weight ofONLY THE
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSIONis on the cradle.
(31) Remove right engine mount assembly and left
transmission mount through bolt. Refer to Engine
Mounts Section of this Group.
(32) Raise vehicle slowly. It may be necessary to
move the engine/transmission assembly on the cradle
to allow for removal around body flanges.INSTALLATION
(1) Position engine and transmission assembly
under vehicle and slowly lower the vehicle over the
engine and transmission. It may be necessary to
move the engine/transmission assembly with the cra-
dle for clearance around body flanges.
(2) Align engine and transmission mounts to
attaching points. Install mounting bolts at the right
engine and left transmission mounts. Refer to proce-
dures outlined in this section.
(3) Slowly raise vehicle enough to remove the
engine dolly and cradle Special Tools 6135, 6710,
6848 and 6909.
(4) Remove Special tools 6912 and install bending
braces.
(5) Lower vehicle. Install generator and wiring
harness.
(6) Connect wiring harness on the front of the
engine.
(7) Install Air Conditioning Compressor.
(8) Install power steering pump and bracket and
accessory drive belt. Refer to Accessory drive Section
Located in group 7 for installation procedure.
(9) Raise vehicle and install axle shafts. Refer to
Group 3, Differential and Driveline for procedure.
(10) Install transmission and engine mount and
bracket assemblies. Refer to Engine Mounts section
of this Group.
(11)(AWD equipped)Install propeller shaft to
power transfer unit. Refer to Group 3, Differential
and Driveline for procedure.
(12) Connect exhaust system to manifold. Refer to
Group 11, Exhaust System and Intake Manifold for
procedure and torque specifications.
(13) Install crossmember cradle plate (Fig. 27).
(14) Install left and right inner splash shields.
(15) Connect automatic transmission shifter link-
age. Refer to Group 21, Transmission for procedures.
(16) Lower vehicle and connect fuel line and
heater hoses. Remove plugs from rear heater hoses
and install, if equipped.
(17) Install ground straps. Connect engine and
throttle body connections and harnesses.
(18) Connect throttle body linkage. Refer to Group
14, Fuel System for procedure.
(19) Install radiator and fan module assembly.
Install radiator hoses. Fill cooling system. See Group
7 for filling procedure.
(20) Install battery tray, battery and cover.
(21) Install air cleaner and hoses.
(22) Install oil filter. Fill engine crankcase with
proper oil to correct level.
(23) Start engine and run until operating temper-
ature is reached.
(24) Adjust transmission linkage, if necessary.
Fig. 28 Positioning Engine Cradle Support Post
MountsÐTypical
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CRANKSHAFT DAMPER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Remove right wheel and inner splash shield.
(4) Remove drive belt. Refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for procedure.
(5) Remove crankshaft pulley (Fig. 29).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install crankshaft pulley (Fig. 30).
(2) Install drive belt. Refer to Cooling System
Group 7 for installation procedure.
(3) Install inner splash shield and wheel.
(4) Connect negative cable to battery.
ROCKER ARMS AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove upper intake manifold assembly. Refer
to Group 11, Intake and Exhaust Manifolds.(2) Disconnect spark plug wires by pulling on the
boot straight out in line with plug.
(3) Disconnect closed ventilation system.
(4) Remove cylinder head cover and gasket.
(5) Remove four rocker shaft bolts and retainers.
(6) Remove rocker arms and shaft assembly.
(7) If rocker arm assemblies are disassembled for
cleaning or replacement. Assemble rocker arms in
their original position. Refer to (Fig. 31) for rocker
arm for positioning on the shaft.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install rocker arm and shaft assemblies with
the stamped steel retainers in the four positions,
tighten to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.) (Fig. 31).
CAUTION: THE ROCKER ARM SHAFT SHOULD BE
TORQUED DOWN SLOWLY, STARTING WITH THE
CENTER BOLTS. ALLOW 20 MINUTES TAPPET
BLEED DOWN TIME AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE
ROCKER SHAFTS BEFORE ENGINE OPERATION.
(2) Clean cylinder head cover gasket surface.
Inspect cover for distortion and straighten if neces-
sary.
(3) Clean head rail if necessary. Install a new gas-
ket and tighten cylinder head cover fasteners to 12
N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(4) Install closed crankcase ventilation system.
(5) Install spark plug wires.
(6) Install upper intake manifold assembly. Refer
to Group 11, Exhaust Systems and Intake Manifolds.
VALVE STEM SEALS OR SPRINGS, CYLINDER
HEAD NOT REMOVED
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release procedure
before attempting any repairs.
(2) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(3) Remove air cleaner cover and hose assembly.
Fig. 29 Crankshaft DamperÐRemoval
Fig. 30 Crankshaft DamperÐInstallation
Fig. 31 Rocker Arm Location Left Bank
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(4) Remove upper intake manifold. Refer to Group
11, Exhaust System and Intake Manifolds for proce-
dure.
(5) Remove cylinder head covers and spark plugs.
(6) Remove electrical connector from ignition coils.
(7) Using suitable socket and flex handle at crank-
shaft pulley retaining screw, turn engine so the num-
ber 1 piston is at Top Dead Center on the
compression stroke.
(8) Remove rocker arms with rocker shaft and
install a dummy shaft. The rocker arms should not
be disturbed and left on shaft.
(9) With air hose attached to spark plug adapter
installed in number 1 spark plug hole, apply 90 to
100 psi air pressure (620.5 to 689 kPa). This is to
hold valves in place while servicing components.
(10) Using Tool C-4682 or equivalent, compress
valve spring and remove retainer valve locks and
valve spring.
(11) The intake valve stem seals should be pushed
firmly and squarely over the valve guide using the
valve stem as guide.Do Not Forceseal against top
of guide. When installing the valve retainer locks,
compress the springonly enoughto install the
locks.
CAUTION: Do not pinch seal between retainer and
top of valve guide.
(12) Follow the same procedure on the remaining 5
cylinders using the firing sequence 1-2-3-4-5-6.Make
sure piston in cylinder is at TDC on the valve
spring that is being covered.
(13) Remove spark plug adapter tool.
(14) Remove dummy shaft and install rocker shaft
assembly and tighten screws to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(15) Install cylinder head covers tighten screws to
14 N´m (120 in. lbs.) and electrical connector to igni-
tion coils.
(16) Install Intake Manifold. Refer to Group 11,
Exhaust System and Intake Manifold for procedure.
(17) Connect negative cable to battery.
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL
NOTE: The cylinder head cover can be either an
isolated type (Fig. 32) or a non-isolated type.
FRONT CYLINDER HEAD COVER
(1) Disconnect ignition cables from spark plugs.
(2) Disconnect crankcase vent hose from cylinder
head cover.
(3) Remove front cylinder head cover bolts.
(4) Remove cylinder head cover and gasket.REAR CYLINDER HEAD COVER
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove Wiper Unit. Refer to Group 8K, Wind-
shield Wipers and Washers for procedure.
(3) Remove intake manifold upper plenum. Refer
to Group 11, Exhaust System and Intake Manifold
for procedure.
(4) Disconnect PCV hose from cylinder head cover.
(5) Remove rear cylinder head cover bolts
(6) Remove cylinder head cover and gasket.
INSTALLATION
FRONT CYLINDER HEAD COVER
(1) Clean cylinder head and cover mating surfaces.
Inspect cylinder head cover surface for flatness.
Replace gasket as necessary.
(2) Install cylinder head cover and bolts.
(3) Tighten cylinder head cover bolts to the follow-
ing specifications:
²Non±isolatedcylinder head cover to 12 N´m
(105 in. lbs.).
²Isolatedcylinder head cover to 10 N´m (90 in.
lbs.) (Fig. 32).
(4) Connect crankcase vent hose.
(5) Connect ignition cables to spark plugs.
REAR CYLINDER HEAD COVER
(1) Clean cylinder head and cover mating surfaces.
Inspect cylinder head cover surface for flatness.
Replace gasket as necessary.
(2) Install cylinder head cover and bolts.
(3) Tighten cylinder head cover bolts to the follow-
ing specifications:
Fig. 32 Cylinder Head CoverÐIsolated Type
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²Non±isolatedcylinder head cover to 12 N´m
(105 in. lbs.).
²Isolatedcylinder head cover to 10 N´m (90 in.
lbs.) (Fig. 32).
(4) Connect PCV hose from cylinder head cover.
(5) Install intake manifold upper plenum. Refer to
Group 11, Exhaust System and Intake Manifold for
procedure.
(6) Install Wiper Unit. Refer to Group 8K, Wind-
shield Wipers and Washers for procedure.
(7) Connect negative cable to battery.
CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVAL
(1) Drain cooling system. Refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for procedure and disconnect negative cable
from battery.
(2) Remove upper and lower intake manifolds.
Refer to Group 11, Exhaust System and Intake Man-
ifold.
WARNING: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS MADE
OF VERY THIN METAL AND MAY CAUSE PER-
SONAL INJURY, HANDLE WITH CARE.
(3) Disconnect coil wires, sending unit wire, heater
hoses and bypass hose.
(4) Remove PCV system hoses, evaporation control
system hose and cylinder head covers.
(5) Remove exhaust manifolds.
(6) Remove rocker arm and shaft assemblies.
Remove push rods andmark positions to ensure
installation in original locations.
(7) Remove the 9 head bolts from each cylinder
head and remove cylinder heads (Fig. 33).
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean all sealing surfaces of cylinder block and
cylinder heads.
(2) Install new gaskets on cylinder block (Fig. 34).
(3)The cylinder head bolts are torqued using
the torque yield method, they should be exam-
ined BEFORE reuse. If the threads are necked
down, the bolts should be replaced(Fig. 35).
(4) Necking can be checked by holding a scale or
straight edge against the threads. If all the threads
do not contact the scale the bolt should be replaced.
(5) Tighten the cylinder head bolts1-8inthe
sequence shown in (Fig. 33). Using the 4 step torque
turn method, tighten according to the following val-
ues:
²Step 1: Bolts1±8to61N´m(45ft.lbs.)
²Step 2: Bolts1±8to88N´m(65ft.lbs.)
²Step 3: Bolts1±8(again) to 88 N´m (65 ft. lbs.)
²Step 4: Bolts1±8turn an additional 1/4 Turn.
(Do not use a torque wrench for this step.)
NOTE: Bolt torque after 1/4 turn should be over 122
N´m (90 ft. lbs.). If not, replace the bolt.
(6) Tighten head bolt number 9 (Fig. 33) to 33 N´m
(25 ft. lbs.) after head bolts1±8have been tighten
to specifications.
Fig. 33 Cylinder Head Bolts Location and
Tightening Sequence
Fig. 34 Head Gasket Installation
Fig. 35 Checking Bolts for Stretching (Necking)
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(6) Start and operate engine. Warm up to normal
operating temperature.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to valve mechanism,
engine must not be run above fast idle until all
hydraulic tappets have filled with oil and have
become quiet.
TIMING CHAIN COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Drain cooling system. Refer to Cooling System
Group 7 for procedure.
(3) Support engine and remove right engine
mount.
(4) Raise vehicle on hoist. Drain engine oil.
(5) Remove oil pan and oil pump pick-up. It may
necessary to remove transaxle inspection cover.
(6) Remove right wheel and inner splash shield.
(7) Remove drive belt. Refer to Cooling System
Group 7 for procedure.
(8) Remove A/C compressor and set aside.
(9) Remove A/C compressor mounting bracket.
(10) Remove crankshaft damper (Fig. 44).
(11) Remove idler pulley from engine bracket.
(12) Remove engine bracket (Fig. 45).
(13) Remove cam sensor from chain case cover
(Fig. 46).
(14) Remove chain case cover (Fig. 46).
INSTALLATION
(1) Be sure mating surfaces of chain case cover
and cylinder block are clean and free from burrs.
Crankshaft oil seal must be removed to insure cor-
rect oil pump engagement.
NOTE: DO NOT USE SEALER ON COVER GASKET
(2) Use a new cover gasket, and O-rings (Fig. 47).
Adhere new gasket to chain case cover, making surethat the lower edge of the gasket is flush to 0.5 mm
(0.020 in.) passed the lower edge of the cover. Refer
to Oil Pan sealing outlined in this section.
Fig. 43 Roller Tappets Aligning Yoke and Retainer
Fig. 44 Crankshaft DamperÐRemoval
Fig. 45 Engine Bracket
Fig. 46 Timing Chain Case Cover
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