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8. Install the LH valve cover and loosely install the bolts.
9. Tighten the LH valve cover bolts in the sequence shown.
10. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
Manual transmission vehicles 11. Connect the clutch release cable to the clutch release fork. Klj . 13 ba
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12. Install the clutch release cable shield and the bolt.
All vehicles 13. Loosely install the four oil pan bolts. Tighten the bolts in three stages, and in the sequence shown. 1. Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 2 Nm (18 lb- in).
2. Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb- ft).
3. Stage 3: Tighten the bolts an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn). 14. Position the wiring harness and install the nuts. Klj . 14 ba
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Manual transmission vehicles
36. Install the clutch release cable screws.
All vehicles 37. Install the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover RH in this section.
38. Install the Hydro- Boost brake booster. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 07 .
39. Install the air intake scoop bracket. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
40. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil. Klj . 20 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
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.
SECTION 303-
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59. Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector and detach the left and
right oxygen sensor electrical connectors from the crossmember.
Manual transmission vehicles 60. Remove the bolt and the clutch release lever cover.
61. CAUTION: To prevent component damage, do not depress the clutch pedal with the
transmission removed.
Detach the clutch release cable from the clutch release fork. Klj . 15 ba
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62. Remove the clutch cable retainer and remove the clutch cable from the transmission.
All vehicles 63. Position a transmission jack and support the transmission.
64. Remove the transmission crossmember bolts.
Automatic transmission vehicles Klj . 16 ba
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69. Lower the vehicle.
Manual transmission vehicles 70. Remove the two screws and position the clutch cable aside.
All vehicles 71. Attach the special tool to a floor crane and the engine, and remove the engine from the vehicle. Klj . 18 ba
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Disassembly
Manual transmission vehicles
1. Remove the clutch and pressure plate. For additional information, refer to Section 308 - 02 .
2. Remove the flywheel.
Automatic transmission vehicles 3. Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate in this section.
All vehicles 4. Using the special tool, remove the rear oil slinger. 303-
567 (T97P-6565- AH) Remover, Crankshaft Front Oil
Seal
303-
107 (T74P-6700- A) Klj . 2 ba
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