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the oil dipstick. Damage to the Three Way 
Catalytic Converter (TWC) could result. 
Markings, refer to illustration   Page 17
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      Viscosity classes and oil specifications   Page 
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-  Install subframe   Repair Manual, Suspension, 
Wheels, Steering,Repair Group 40.      
-  Place torque support on rubber buffer for torque 
support and tighten bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft lb). 
     
- Install ribbed belt   Page 13
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Note:  
     When installing ribbed belt, check for correct 
seating on belt pulley. 
     
-  Add engine oil and check oil level.
     
CAUTION! 
     
Do not overfill with oil past the MAX mark on 
the oil dipstick. Damage to the Three Way 
Catalytic Converter (TWC) could result. 
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Oil level, checking
 
     
Test conditions 
     
Minimum engine oil temperature: 60 C 
(140 F) 
     
Vehicle on level ground 
     After stopping engine, wait a few minutes to 
allow oil to flow back into oil pan 
     
-  Withdraw dipstick, wipe off using clean cloth and 
reinsert fully. 
     
-  Withdraw dipstick again and read oil level.
    
Range of markings on dipstick:  
CAUTION! 
Do not overfill with oil past the MAX mark on the oil dipstick. 
Damage to the Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) could result.  a - Oil MUST NOT be topped off.
b - Oil may be topped off. After topping off, oil may reach range -a-.
c - Oil MUST BE topped off. After topping off, it is sufficient if oil level is 
somewhere in range -b- (shaded area). 
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