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Installation Procedure
1. Apply a small amount of gasket sealant to the cor-
ners of the front camshaft caps and the top of the
rear camshaft cover–to–cylinder head seal.
2. Install the new camshaft cover gasket to the cam-
shaft cover.
3. Install the camshaft cover.
4. Install the camshaft cover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 8 NSm (71 lb–in).
5. Connect the ignition wires to the spark plugs.
6. Install the spark plug cover.
Tighten
Tighten the spark plug cover bolts to 8 NSm (71 lb–in).
7. Install the spark plug cover bolts.
8. Connect the camshaft position sensor connector.
9. Connect all of the necessary vacuum lines.
10. Connect the breather tube to the camshaft cover.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.
CYLINDER HEAD AND GASKET
Tools Required
KM–470–B Angular Torque Gauge
J–28467–B Engine Assembly Support Fixture
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the fuel pump fuse.
2. Start the engine. After it stalls, crank the engine for
10 seconds to rid the fuel system of fuel pressure.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Disconnect the electronic control mdule (ECM)
ground terminal.
5. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Section 1D, En-
gine Cooling.

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56. Connect the CTS connector.
57. Connect the engine CTS connector.
58. Connect the IAC valve connector.
59. Connect the TPS connector.
60. Install the CCP and the EGR solenoid bracket bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the charcoal canister purge and exhaust gas
recirculation solenoid bracket bolt to 5 NSm (44 lb–in).
61. Connect the DIS coil connector.
62. Connect the O2 sensor connector, if equipped.
63. Connect the ECM ground terminal.
64. Install the fuel pump fuse.
65. Connect the negative battery ground cable.
66. Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to Section
1D, Engine Cooling.
CAMSHAFTS
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the timing belt. Refer to ”Timing Belt” in
this section.
2. Disconnect the breather tube at the camshaft cov-
er.
3. Disconnect the engine ventilation hose at the cam-
shaft cover.
4. Remove the spark plug cover bolts.
5. Remove the spark plug cover.
6. Disconnect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.
7. Remove the camshaft cover bolts.
8. Remove the camshaft cover washers.
9. Remove the camshaft cover and the camshaft cov-
er gasket.
Notice : Take extreme care to prevent any scratches,
nicks or damage to the camshafts.
10. While holding the intake camshaft firmly in place,
remove the intake camshaft gear bolt.
11. Remove the intake camshaft gear.
12. While holding the exhaust camshaft firmly in place,
remove the exhaust camshaft gear bolt.
13. Remove the exhaust camshaft gear.

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3. Install the timing belt idler pulleys.
4. Install the timing belt idler pulley bolt and nut.
Tighten
Tighten the timing belt idler pulley bolt and nut to 25
NSm (18 lb–ft).
5. Tension the timing belt by turning the timing belt
automatic tensioner hex–key tab counterclockwise
until the pointer is aligned to the indicator.
Tighten
Tighten the timing belt automatic tensioner bolt to 25
NSm (18 lb–ft).
6. Install the front timing belt cover.
7. Install the front timing belt cover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the front timing belt cover bolts to 6 NSm (53
lb–in).
8. Install the engine mount bracket and retaining bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the engine mount bracket retaining bolts to 55
NSm (41 lb–ft).
9. Remove the engine assembly support fixture
J–28467–B, and the channel X–28467–560.
10. Install the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer to
Section 6B, Power Steering Pump.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the fuel pump fuse.
2. Start the engine. After it stalls, crank the engine for
10 seconds to rid the fuel system of fuel pressure.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Disconnect the charcoal canister purge (CCP) and
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid from the
intake manifold and loosen the bracket bolt.
5. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Section 1D, En-
gine Cooling.
6. Disconnect the manifold air temperature sensor
(MAT) connector.
7. Disconnect the air cleaner outlet hose from the
throttle body.

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14. Connect the MAP sensor connector.
15. Connect the coolant hoses to the throttle body.
16. Connect the IAC valve connector.
17. Connect the TPS connector.
18. Connect the air cleaner outlet hose to the throttle
body.
19. Connect the MAT sensor connector.
20. Connect the CCP and EGR solenoid at the intake
manifold and tighten the bracket bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the charcoal canister purge and exhaust gas
recirculation solenoid bracket bolt to 5 NSm (44 lb–in).
21. Install the fuel pump fuse.
22. Connect the negative battery cable.
23. Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to Section
1D, Engine Cooling.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the oxygen (O2) sensor connector, if
equipped.
3. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
4. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
5. Remove the exhaust flex pipe retaining nuts from
the exhaust manifold studs.

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7. Install the timing belt automatic tensioner and bolt.
8. Install the camshaft gears. Refer to ”Camshaft
Gears” in this section.
9. Install the timing belt and timing belt cover. Refer to
”Timing Belt” in this section.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
ENGINE
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the fuel pump fuse.
2. Start the engine. After it stalls, crank the engine for
10 seconds to rid the fuel system of fuel pressure.
3. Remove the hood. Refer to Section 9R, Body Front
End.
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
6. Discharge the air conditioning (A/C) system, if
equipped. Refer to Section 7B, Manual Control
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems.
7. Disconnect the manifold air temperature (MAT)
sensor connector.
8. Remove the air cleaner outlet hose from the throttle
body and air cleaner housing.
9. Disconnect the breather tubes from the camshaft
cover.
10. Remove the right front wheel. Refer to Section 2E,
Tires and Wheels.
11. Remove the right front wheel well splash shield.
Refer to Section 9R, Body Font End.
12. Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer
to Section 6B, Power Steering Pump.
13. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Section 1D, En-
gine Cooling.
14. Remove the cooling system radiator and the engine
cooling fans. Refer to Section 1D, Engine Cooling.
15. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the ther-
mostat housing.
16. Disconnect the power steering return hose from the
power steering pump.
17. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from
the power steering pump.
18. Disconnect the electrical connector at the direct
ignition system (DIS) coil and the electronic control
module (ECM) ground terminal and at the starter
motor.

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43. Connect the lower radiator hose to the coolant pipe.
44. Connect the upper radiator hose to the thermostat
housing.
45. Connect the heater inlet hose to the cylinder head.
46. Connect the heater outlet hose to the coolant pipe.
47. Connect the coolant surge tank hose to the coolant
pipe.
48. Connect the coolant hose to the throttle body.
49. Connect the throttle cable to the throttle body and
the intake manifold bracket.
50. Install the fuel pump fuse.
51. Connect the negative battery cable.
52. Refill the engine crankcase with engine oil.
53. Refill the engine coolant system. Refer to Section
1D, Engine Cooling.
54. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Section
6A, Power Steering.
55. Refill the A/C refrigerant system, if equipped. Refer
to Section 7B, Manual Control Heating, Ventilation,
and Air Conditioning System.
56. Install the hood. Refer to Section 9R, Body Front
End.
PISTONS AND RODS
Tools Required
J–8037 Universal Piston Ring Compressor
J–8087 Cylinder Bore Check Gauge
KM–427 Piston Pin Service Set
KM–470–B Angular Torque Gauge
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the cylinder head with the intake manifold
and exhaust manifold attached. Refer to ”Cylinder
Head and Gasket” in this section.
2. Remove the oil pan. Refer to ”Oil Pan” in this sec-
tion.
3. Remove the oil suction pipe bolts and support
bracket bolts.
4. Remove the oil suction pipe.
5. Remove the crankshaft bearing bridge and the oil
pan scraper bolts.
6. Remove the crankshaft bearing bridge and the oil
pan scraper.

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DIAGNOSIS
NO CRANK
StepActionValue(s)YesNo
11. Turn the headlamps ON.
2. Turn the dome lamps ON.
3. Turn the ignition to START.
Did the lights dim or go out?–Go to Step 2Go to Step 8
2Check the battery state of charge.
Is the green eye showing from the built–in hydrome-
ter?–Go to Step 3Go to
”Charging Pro-
cedure”
31. Connect the voltmeter positive lead to the posi-
tive battery terminal.
2. Connect the voltmeter negative lead to the
negative battery terminal.
3. Turn the ignition to START.
Does the voltmeter indicate the value specified?< 9.6 vGo to
”Charging Pro-
cedure”Go to Step 4
41. Connect the voltmeter negative lead to the
negative battery terminal.
2. Connect the positive voltmeter lead to the en-
gine block.
Does the voltmeter indicate the value specified?> 0.5 vGo to Step 5Go to Step 6
5Clean, tighten, or replace the negative battery cable.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
61. Connect the voltmeter positive lead to the start-
er ”B+” terminal.
2. Connect the voltmeter negative lead to the
negative battery terminal.
Does the voltmeter indicate the value specified?< 9 vGo to Step 7Go to Step 13
7Clean, tighten, or replace the positive battery cable.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
8Inspect the engine fuse block fuse Ef5.
Is the fuse OK?–Go to Step 10Go to Step 9
9Inspect the engine fuse block fuse Ef4.
Is the fuse OK?–System OK–
10Check the connection at the starter ”ST” terminal.
Is the connection OK?–Go to Step 12Go to Step 11
11Clean or tighten the connection as needed.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
121. Connect the voltmeter positive lead to the start-
er ”ST” terminal.
2. Connect the voltmeter negative lead to the
negative battery terminal.
3. Turn the ignition to START.
Does the voltmeter indicate the value specified?< 7 vGo to Step 13Go to Step 14
13Repair or replace the starter as needed.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
14Determine the type of transaxle on the vehicle.
Is the vehicle equipped with an automatic transaxle?–Go to Step 15Go to Step 32

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StepNo Yes Value(s) Action
151. Disconnect the neutral safety back–up (PNP)
switch.
2. Connect the negative voltmeter lead to the
PNP switch connector terminal E.
3. Connect the positive voltmeter lead to battery
positive.
Does the voltmeter indicate the value specified?11–14 vGo to Step 16Go to Step 19
161. Jumper the PNP switch connector terminals 9
and 10.
2. Connect the negative voltmeter lead to the igni-
tion switch.
3. Connect the positive voltmeter lead to battery
positive.
Does the voltmeter indicate the value specified?11–14 vGo to Step 17Go to Step 18
17Replace the neutral safety backup switch.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
18Repair the wire as needed.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
19Repair the open wire between the PNP switch con-
nector terminal E and ground.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
201. Connect the voltmeter positive lead to the igni-
tion switch connector terminal 3 by backprob-
ing the connector.
2. Connect the voltmeter negative lead to ground.
Does the voltmeter indicate the value specified?11–14 vGo to Step 22Go to Step 21
21Repair the open in the wiring between the engine
block fuse Ef5 and the ignition switch connector ter-
minal 2.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
221. Connect the voltmeter positive lead to the igni-
tion switch connector terminal 3 by backprob-
ing the connector.
2. Connect the voltmeter negative lead to ground.
3. Turn the ignition to START.
Does the voltmeter indicate the value specified?11–14 vGo to Step 23Go to Step 27
231. Connect the voltmeter positive lead to the igni-
tion switch connector terminal 3 by backprob-
ing the connector.
2. Connect the voltmeter negative lead to ground.
Does the voltmeter indicate the value specified?11–14 vGo to Step 25Go to Step 24
24Repair the open in the wiring between the engine
block fuse Ef5 and the ignition switch connector ter-
minal 3.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
251. Connect the voltmeter positive lead to the igni-
tion switch connector terminal 3 by backprob-
ing the connector.
2. Connect the voltmeter negative lead to ground.
3. Turn the ignition to START.
Does the voltmeter indicate the value specified?11–14 vGo to Step 26Go to Step 27