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4. Install the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
5. Install the drive belt. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 05 . Klj . 3 ba
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Timing Chain
Removal 1. Remove the timing cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this section.
2. Remove the camshaft position sensor drive gear. 1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the camshaft position sensor drive gear.
3. Rotate the crankshaft (6303) until the timing marks and keyways align.
4. Compress and install a retaining pin to hold the timing chain tensioner (6L266).
5. Remove the camshaft sprocket (6256), the crankshaft sprocket (6306) and the timing chain/belt (6268) as an assembly.
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Cylinder Head LH
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 LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold — LH 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. Using the special tool, remove the power steering pump pulley.
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Remover, Power Steering
Pump Pulley
211-
016 (T69L-10300- B) Installer, Power Steering Pump
Pulley
211-
009
Material Item Specification
SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
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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.
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SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
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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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27. Remove the heater water outlet tube.
28.
NOTE: Record the location of the long bolts and the short bolts.
Remove the lower intake manifold and the intake manifold gasket.
29. Remove the accessory drive belt.
30. Remove the water pump pulley. Klj . 8 ba
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50. Install the A/C compressor bracket and the bolts.
51. Install the accessory drive belt.
52. Refer to the illustration for intake manifold sealing components.
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) Klj . 17 ba
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