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9. Connect the EVAP return hose.
10. Connect the TP sensor.
11. Position the cables and bracket. zInstall the bolts, connect the clip.
12. Connect the throttle cable, the speed control actuator cable and throttle return spring. Klj . 6 ba
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7.
CAUTION: The bolts are different lengths and must be returned to their original
location.
NOTE: RH shown; LH similar.
Remove the bolts and the timing chain guides.
Installation 1. CAUTION: Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to the
pistons or valves will result.
Compress the tensioner plunger, using a soft- jawed vise.
2. Install a retaining clip on the tensioner to hold the plunger in during installation. zRemove the tensioner from the vise. Klj . 3 ba
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11.
NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
Position the tensioner arms and tensioners, and install the bolts.
12. Remove the retaining clips from the timing chain tensioners.
13. Position the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft.
14. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this
section. Klj . 6 ba
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51. Disconnect and remove the lower hose from the radiator.
52.
NOTE: Drain the power steering fluid into a suitable container.
Disconnect the hose from the power steering reservoir.
53. Remove the bolt and the anti- rotation clip.
54. Loosen the fitting and disconnect the high pressure hose from the power steering pump. Klj . 13 ba
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIES
Piston —
Pin Connecting Rod, Floating Pin
Disassembly 1. Remove the clips.
2. Remove the piston pin from the piston and connecting rod assembly.
3. Remove the connecting rod from the piston.
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Item Specification
SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Engine Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP WSS-
M2C153-
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4. Install the piston pin retaining clips in the piston. Klj . 3 ba
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27. Install a retaining clip on the tensioner to hold the plunger in during installation.
28. Remove the tensioner from the vise.
29. If the copper links are not visible, mark two links on one end and one link on the other end, and
use as timing marks.
30. Install the timing chain guides.
31. Rotate the LH camshaft timing sprocket until the timing mark is approximately at the 12 o'clock Klj . 11 ba
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35.
NOTE: If necessary, adjust the camshaft sprocket slightly to obtain timing mark alignment.
Position the RH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket. Make sure the two copper- colored links
align with the camshaft sprocket timing mark.
36. As a post- check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
37. Position the LH and RH timing chain tensioner arms on the dowel pins. Position the timing chain tensioner assemblies, and install the bolts.
38. Remove the retaining clips from the timing chain tensioners. Klj . 13 ba
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