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16. Remove and discard the intake manifold gaskets.
Installation 1. NOTE: If the lower intake manifold is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be
removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no
sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause
future oil leakage.
Install the lower intake manifold front and rear end seals. 1. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the intake manifold front and rear end seal mounting points as indicated.
2. Install the lower intake manifold front and rear end seals. Item Part Number Description
1 9439 Intake manifold gasket—
RH 2 9441 Intake manifold gasket—
LH 3 9A424 Intake manifold rear end seal (part of 9439)
4 9A425 Intake manifold front end seal (part of 9439) Klj . 4 ba
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2. Install the intake manifold gaskets.
3.
NOTE: If the lower intake manifold is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be
removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no
sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause
future oil leakage.
Position the lower intake manifold. 1. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the lower intake manifold mounting at the points indicated.
2. Position the lower intake manifold. Klj . 5 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Valve Cover — LH
Removal and Installation 1. Position the ignition wires (12281) aside.
2. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve (6758).
3. Remove the ignition coil and position aside. 1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Disconnect the accelerator control cable retainer.
3. Remove the bolts.
4. Remove the LH valve cover (6A565). zInspect the gasket (6584) and install a new gasket if necessary.
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Crankshaft Pulley
Removal 1. Remove the drive belt (8620). For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 05 .
2. Remove the radiator coolant recovery reservoir (8A080).
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt. SECTION 303-
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Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-
009 (T58P-6316- D) Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-
176 (T82L-6316- B) Installer, Crankshaft
Damper/Crankshaft Front Oil
Seal
303-
175 (T82L-6316- A)
Material Item Specification
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323- A4 Klj . 1 ba
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Crankshaft Front Seal
Removal 1. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley in this
section.
2. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
Installation SECTION 303-
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Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal
303-
335 (T88T-6701- A) Installer, Crankshaft Front Oil
Seal
303-
474 (T94P-6701- AH) Remover, Oil Seal
303-
409 (T92C-6700- CH)
Material Item Specification
SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Klj . 1 ba
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1.
NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft front seal with clean engine oil before assembly.
Using the special tool, install the crankshaft front seal.
2. Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley in this section. Klj . 2 ba
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Engine Front Cover
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley in this
section.
4. Remove the water pump pulley.
5. Remove the retainers and position the power steering pump aside.
6. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube.
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Item Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA or equivalent WSE-
M5B392-
A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
A4 SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Klj . 1 ba
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12. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector.
13. Remove the wiring harness pin-
type retainer.
14. Remove the oil filter.
15. Remove the retainers and the water pump. Klj . 3 ba
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