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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-55
Refit
1.Ensure oil pressure switch and mating face is
clean.
2.Fit oil pressure switch using a new sealing
washer and tighten to 14 Nm (10 lbf.ft).
3.Connect multiplug to oil pressure switch.
4.Remove oil container from underneath of
engine.
5.Fit splash shield and secure with bolts.
6.Fit RH road wheel and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
7.Fit underbelly panel.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
8.Check engine oil level, top-up if necessary.
9.Connect battery earth lead.
Oil pressure relief valve
$% 12.60.56
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Remove underbelly panel.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
3.Remove RH front road wheel.
4.Remove 3 bolts securing RH splash shield to
body and remove shield.
5.Place suitable container under oil filter to collect
spillage.
6.Using strap wrench, remove and discard oil
filter.
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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-56 REPAIRS
7.Remove 4 nuts securing engine oil cooler to
mounting bracket and position oil cooler aside.
8.Remove oil pressure relief valve plug nut.
Note: If a hexagonal head plug and sealing
washer are fitted, discard sealing washer.
9.Remove spring and valve.Refit
1.Clean valve, spring and plug; remove all traces
of sealant from threads in oil pressure relief
valve bore and from threads of plug.
CAUTION: Do not use a tap.
2.Clean valve seating inside oil pump housing.
3.Check that valve slides freely in bore and that
valve and bore are free from scoring and
corrosion.
Note: Light corrosion may be removed using
grade 600 emery cloth soaked in oil.
4.Check free length of spring.
+ GENERAL DATA, Engine - KV6
Petrol.
5.Apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to plug
threads.
Note: If a hexagonal head plug and sealing
washer were fitted, fit new sealing washer to
plug.
6.Fit valve, spring and plug to oil pump housing.
Tighten plug to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
7.Fill canister of replacement oil filter with clean
engine oil.
8.Lubricate new oil filter seal with clean engine oil
and fit filter.
9.Position engine oil cooler to mounting bracket,
fit and tighten nuts to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
10.Remove oil container from underneath of
engine.
11.Fit splash shield and secure with bolts.
12.Fit RH road wheel and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
13.Fit underbelly panel.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
14.Connect battery earth lead.
15.Check engine oil level, top-up if necessary.
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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-57
Oil cooler - engine
$% 12.60.68
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Drain cooling system.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain and refill.
3.Remove RH front road wheel.
4.Remove 3 bolts securing RH splash shield to
body and remove shield.
5.Position container to collect spillage under oil
filter.
6.Loosen and remove oil cooler pipe unions from
oil filter housing, remove and discard 2 'O'
rings.
CAUTION: Failure to retain bosses will
result in damage to oil cooler. Always fit
plugs to open connections to prevent
contamination.
7.Position container to collect coolant spillage.8.Release clips and disconnect coolant hoses
from engine oil cooler.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
9.Remove 4 nuts securing engine oil cooler to
mounting bracket and remove oil cooler.
10.Restrain oil cooler pipe bosses on oil cooler
housing, loosen and remove oil cooler pipes
from oil cooler; remove and discard 2 'O' rings.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
Refit
1.Clean oil cooler pipe unions and mating faces.
2.Lubricate new 'O' rings with clean engine oil
and fit to oil cooler pipes.
3.Fit pipes to engine oil cooler, restrain bosses on
oil cooler body and tighten unions to 26 Nm (19
lbf.ft).
CAUTION: To prevent damage to
components, use two spanners when
loosening or tightening unions.
4.Position engine oil cooler to mounting bracket,
fit and tighten nuts to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
5.Position oil cooler pipes to oil filter housing and
tighten unions to 26 Nm.
6.Connect coolant hoses to oil cooler and secure
with clips.
7.Fit splash shield and secure with bolts.
8.Fit RH road wheel and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
9.Fill cooling system.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain and refill.
10.Connect battery earth lead.
11.Check engine oil level and top-up if necessary.
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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-58 REPAIRS
Camshaft timing belt
$% 12.65.18
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Remove ancillary drive belt.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Ancillary drive belt - KV6.
3.Remove RH front road wheel.
4.Remove 3 bolts securing RH splash shield to
body and remove shield.
5.Remove 3 bolts securing camshaft timing belt
LH rear cover and remove cover.
6.Remove inlet manifold chamber.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - from 03MY.7.Remove 2 bolts securing RH rear timing belt
cover heat shield; remove heat shield.
8.Remove 3 bolts securing RH rear timing belt
cover; remove cover.
9.Using a socket on crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate
crankshaft in a clockwise direction. Align the
engine "SAFE" position, notch on crankshaft
pulley with the "ARROW" on front mounting
plate and the timing marks aligned on the rear
camshaft gears as illustrated.
CAUTION: Do not use camshaft gear bolts
or timing belt to rotate crankshaft.
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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-59
10.Insert timing pin LRT-12-232 through hole in
lower crankcase, ensuring pin is located in hole
in drive plate.
CAUTION: Hole immediately adjacent to
side of lower crankcase must be used.
11.Remove bolt securing PAS pipe to engine front
mounting plate.12.Remove 3 Torx screws securing PAS pump
pulley and remove pulley.
13.Remove 3 bolts securing PAS pump to front
mounting plate and tie pump aside.
14.Release alternator battery lead terminal cover,
loosen terminal nut and disconnect lead from
terminal.
15.Disconnect multiplug from alternator.
LRT-12-232
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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-66 REPAIRS
40.Fit bolt and nut and bolt securing alternator to
front mounting plate and tighten to 45 Nm (33
lbf.ft).
41.Connect alternator multiplug.
42.Connect battery lead to alternator, fit and
tighten nut to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft), fit terminal cover.
43.Position PAS pump to front mounting plate, fit
and tighten bolts to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
44.Position PAS pipe to engine front mounting
plate, fit and tighten bolt to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
45.Clean PAS pump pulley mating faces.
46.Position PAS pump pulley, fit and tighten Torx
screws to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
47.Position lower engine steady to sump
mounting, fit and tighten bolt to 100 Nm (74
lbf.ft).
48.Tighten bolt securing lower engine steady to
subframe to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
49.Clean LH rear timing belt cover.
50.Position LH rear timing belt cover, fit and
tighten bolts to 4 Nm (3 lbf.ft).
51.Clean RH rear timing belt cover.
52.position RH rear timing belt cover, fit bolts and
tighten to 4 Nm (3 lbf.ft).
53.Position heat shield, fit bolts and tighten M6 bolt
to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft) and M8 bolt to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
54.Fit inlet manifold chamber.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - from 03MY.
55.Fit RH road wheel and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
56.Fit ancillary drive belt.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Ancillary drive belt - KV6.
Camshaft timing belt cover - RH front
$% 12.65.39
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Remove ancillary drive belt.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Ancillary drive belt - KV6.
3.Remove 3 bolts securing camshaft timing belt
RH front cover and remove cover.
Refit
1.Clean RH front timing belt cover.
2.Position RH front timing belt cover, fit and
tighten bolts to 4 Nm (3 lbf.ft).
3.Fit ancillary drive belt.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Ancillary drive belt - KV6.
4.Connect battery earth lead.
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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-67
Camshaft timing belt cover - LH front
$% 12.65.41
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Remove ancillary drive belt.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Ancillary drive belt - KV6.
3.Remove 3 Torx screws securing PAS pump
pulley, and remove pulley.
4.Remove Torx screw securing idler pulley to
front mounting plate and remove pulley.5.Remove bolt securing dipstick tube to cylinder
block.
6.Remove 3 bolts securing camshaft timing belt
LH front cover and remove cover.
Refit
1.Clean LH front timing belt cover.
2.Position LH front timing belt cover, fit and
tighten bolts to 4 Nm (3 lbf.ft).
3.Position dipstick tube bracket to cylinder block
and tighten bolt to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
4.Clean idler pulley, position pulley to engine
front mounting plate and tighten Torx bolt to 45
Nm (33 lbf.ft).
5.Position PAS pump pulley, fit and tighten Torx
screws to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
6.Fit ancillary drive belt
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Ancillary drive belt - KV6.
7.Connect battery earth lead.
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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-68 REPAIRS
Camshaft timing belt cover - LH rear
$% 12.65.46
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Remove engine acoustic cover.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Cover - engine acoustic.
3.Remove 3 bolts securing LH rear timing belt
cover and remove cover.
Refit
1.Clean LH rear timing belt cover.
2.Position LH rear timing belt cover, fit bolts and
tighten to 4 Nm (3 lbf.ft).
3.Fit engine acoustic cover.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Cover - engine acoustic.
4.Connect battery earth lead.
Camshaft timing belt cover - RH rear
$% 12.65.47
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Remove inlet manifold chamber.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
3.Remove 2 bolts securing RH rear timing belt
cover heat shield to cylinder head and remove
heat shield.
4.Remove 3 bolts securing RH rear timing belt
cover and remove cover.
Refit
1.Clean RH rear timing belt cover.
2.Position RH rear timing belt cover, fit bolts and
tighten to 4 Nm (3 lbf.ft).
3.Position heat shield, fit bolts and tighten M6 bolt
to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft) and M8 bolt to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
4.Fit inlet manifold chamber.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
5.Connect battery earth lead.
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