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18. Install the two engine mount nuts.
19. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to
Section 307 - 01 or
Section 308 - 03B .
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Fill the engine crankcase with clean engine oil.
22. Install the A/C line. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
23. Install the manifold and tube assembly— accumulator to compressor, 4.6L. For additional
information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
24. Install the radiator sight shield.
25. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
26. Install the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
27. Install the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
28. Start the engine and check for leaks. Klj . 10 ba
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Flexplate 1. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Section 307 - 01 .
2. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown, and remove the flexplate.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Flywheel
Removal 1. Remove the clutch components. For additional information, refer to Section 308 - 01 .
2. Remove the bolts and the flywheel.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal SECTION 303-
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Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal
303-
518 (T95P-6701- DH) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal
303-
519 (T95P-6701- EH) Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal
303-
516 (T95P-6701- BH) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Slinger
303-
514 (T95P-6701- AH) Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Slinger
303-
517 (T95P-6701- CH) Impact Slide Hammer
100-
001 (T50T-100- A)
Material Item Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
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Automatic transmission vehicles
1. Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate in this section.
Manual transmission vehicles 2. Remove the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel in this section.
All vehicles 3. Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft oil slinger.
4. Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.
Installation
All vehicles 1. Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear oil seal. zLubricate the oil seal using clean engine oil. Klj . 2 ba
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Engine Mount
Removal
Both mounts 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise and detach the drive belt from the generator pulley.
4. Disconnect the generator electrical connections.
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Support Bracket, Engine
303-
639 3-
Bar Engine Support Kit
303- F072 Alignment Tool, Subframe
502-
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5. Remove the bolts and the generator.
6. Install the special tool.
7. Using the special tool, support the engine.
8. Remove the front springs. For additional information, refer to
Section 204 - 01 .
9. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar. Klj . 2 ba
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Remove the six splash-shield pushpins.
10. Remove the 13 bolts and the cross- brace support.
11. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Remove the two engine mount nuts.
12. Using two jackstands, support the subframe. Klj . 3 ba
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