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9. Install the support bracket.
10. Using the special tool, install the power steering pump pulley.
11. Install the drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 05 .
12. Install the push rods. For additional information, refer to Push Rod in this section.
13. Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Lower Intake Manifold in this
section.
14. Install the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold — LH in this
section.
15. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
16. CAUTION: Correct cooling system bleeding is critical for correct engine cooling.
Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A . Klj . 5 ba
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Cylinder Head RH
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative 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 RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold RH in
this section.
4. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Lower Intake Manifold in
this section.
5. Remove the push rods. For additional information, refer to Push Rod in this section.
6. Remove the drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 05 .
7. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
8. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch electrical connector.
9. Remove the A/C compressor bracket.
SECTION 303-
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Item Specification
SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
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9. Connect the A/C manifold and tube assembly. For additional information, refer to
Section 412 -
03 .
10. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 05 .
11. Install the push rods. For additional information, refer to Push Rod in this section.
12. Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Lower Intake Manifold in this
section.
13. Install the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold RH in this
section.
14. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
15. CAUTION: Correct cooling system bleeding is critical for correct engine cooling.
Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
16. Recharge the A/C refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 . Klj . 5 ba
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22. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 12 .
23. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
24. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
25. CAUTION: Correct coolant bleeding is critical for correct engine cooling.
Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A . Klj . 12 ba
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REMOVAL
Engine
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
All vehicles
1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
2. Recover the A/C refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
3. Disconnect the battery negative cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section 414 -
01 .
4. Relieve the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
5. Disconnect the hood ground strap. SECTION 303-
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Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-
D095 (D94L-6001- A) or
equivalent Spreader Bar
303-
D089 (D93P-6001- A3) or
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40. Connect the battery negative cable. For additional information, refer to
Section 414 - 01 .
41. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
42. Fill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
43. Recharge the A/C refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
44. Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Section 211 - 00 . Klj . 10 ba
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Intake Manifold
Removal 1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 - 03B .
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
3. Disconnect the fuel line. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
4. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the water outlet connector.
5. Disconnect and remove the upper radiator hose.
6. Disconnect the accelerator cable, speed control actuator cable and return spring.
SECTION 303-
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40. Refill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 - 03B . Klj . 20 ba
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