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Oil Pan Installation (cont’d)
B
6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)
A
12x1.25mm
64N·m(6.5kgf·m,47lbf·ft)
6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft) 12 x 1.25 mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft)
7. K20Z3 engine: Install the transmission mounting
bolts (A) and the clutch cover (B).
8. A/T model: Install the shift cable cover. 9. Install the lower torque rod bracket.
10. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do the following steps.
11. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe, and hang the belt of the front
subframe adapter over the front of the subframe.
Secure the belt with its stop, then tighten the wing
nut (see step 53 on page 5-9).
12. Line up the slots in the front subframe adapter arms with the bolt holes on the jack base, then
securely attach them with four bolts. Lift the front
subframe up to the body.
13. Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts (see step 17 on page 5-17).
14. Align all reference marks on the front subframe with the edges of the body, then tighten the bolts
on the front subframe to the specified torque (see
step 18 on page 5-18).
15. Remove the jack and the front subframe adapter.
16. Tighten the new mid-stiffener mounting bolts on both sides (see step 20 on page 5-18).
17. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
18. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (see step 5 on page 5-15).
Replace.
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6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)
19. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
20. Install the lower torque rod, then tighten the newlower torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered
sequence shown (see step 21 on page 5-18).
21. M/T model: Loosely tighten the new front mount mounting bolt (see step 22 on page 5-19).
22. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
23. Remove the engine support hanger and engine hanger adapter.
24. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt (see step 25 on page 5-19).
25. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
26. M/T model: Tighten the front mount mounting bolt (see step 27 on page 5-19).
27. A/T model: Install the bolt securing the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) filter. 28. Install the stiffener, then tighten the steering
gearbox mounting bolt and the stiffener mounting
bolt. Install the harness clamp to the front subframe
(see step 29 on page 5-20).
29. Install the steering gearbox bracket. Install the stiffener, then tighten the steering gearbox
mounting bolt and the stiffener mounting bolt (see
step 32 on page 5-20).
30. Connect the lower arms to the knuckles (see step 9 on page 18-16).
31. Connect the stab ilizer links (see page 18-25).
32. Install the splash shield (see step 40 on page 5-20).
33. Install the front wheels.
34. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 4 on page 8-10).
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Oil Seal Installed Height: 0.2 1.2 mm(0.008 0.047 in.)
7-32Engine Block
Transmission End Crankshaft Oil Seal Installation - In Car
07749-0010000
07ZAD-PNAA100 0.2 1.2 mm
(0.008 0.047 in.)
B
A
Driver 07749-0010000
Oil seal driver attachment 96 07ZAD-PNAA100 1. Remove the transmission: Manual transmission (see page 13-7)
Automatic transmission (see page 14-233)
2. M/T model: Remove the pressure plate (see page 12-19), the clutch disc (see page 12-20), and the
flywheel (see page 12-21).
3. A/T model: Remove the drive plate (see page 14-242).
4. Clean, and dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.
5. Apply a light coat of new engine oil around the crankshaft oil seal.
6. Apply a light coat of new engine oil to the crankshaft and to the lip of the crankshaft oil seal.
7. Use the driver and the oil seal driver attachment 96 to drive a new oil seal squarely into the engine
block to the specified installed height. 8. Measure the distance between the engine block (A)
and the crankshaft oil seal (B).
9. M/T model: Install the flywheel (see page 12-21), the clutch disc (see page 12-23), and the pressure
plate (see page 12-23).
10. A/T model: Install the drive plate (see page 14-242).
11. Install the transmission: Manual transmission (see page 13-14)
Automatic transmission (see page 14-242)
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Engine Lubrication
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Special Tools . 8-2
Component Location Index . 8-3
Symptom Troubleshooting Index . 8-5
Low Oil Pressure Indicator Circuit Diagram . 8-6
Low Oil Pressure Indicator Circuit
Troubleshooting (Open) . 8-7
Low Oil Pressure Indicator Circuit Troubleshooting (Short) . 8-8
Oil Pressure Switch Test . 8-9
Oil Pressure Switch Replacement . 8-9
Oil Pressure Test . 8-10
Engine Oil Replacement . 8-10
Engine Oil Filter Replacement . 8-11
Oil Filter Feed Pipe Replacement . 8-12
Oil Cooler Replacement . 8-13
Oil Jet Replacement . 8-13
Oil Jet Inspection . 8-14
Oil Pump Overhaul . 8-15
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8-2
Engine Lubrication
Special Tools
07HAA-PJ70101
Oil Filter Wrench 1
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8-3
Component Location Index
OIL PRESSURE SWITCHOIL FILTER
OIL PUMP
DRAIN BOLT
O-RING
OIL PAN
BAFFLE PLATE
OIL CONTROL ORIFICE
OIL PUMP CHAIN GUIDE
CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
OIL PUMP CHAIN TENSIONER
BAFFLE PLATE OIL FILTER FEED PIPEWASHER
Circuit Diagram, page 8-6
Test, page 8-9
Replacement, page 8-9
Oil Pressure Test, page 8-10 Replacement, page 8-11
Overhaul, page 8-15
Removal, page 7-11
Installation, page 7-29
Replacement, page 8-12
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K20Z3 engine
8-4Engine Lubrication
Component Location Index (cont’d)
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
OIL FILTER
OIL PUMP
DRAIN BOLT
O-RING OIL PAN
BAFFLE PLATE
OIL CONTROL ORIFICE
OIL PUMP CHAIN GUIDE
CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET OIL PUMP CHAIN TENSIONER
BAFFLE PLATE
OIL COOLERWASHER
OIL COOLER CENTER BOLT OIL JETS
Circuit Diagram, page 8-6
Test, page 8-9
Replacement, page 8-9
Oil Pressure Test, page 8-10 Replacement, page 8-11
Overhaul, page 8-15
Removal, page 7-11
Installation, page 7-29
Replacement, page 8-13 Inspection, page 8-14
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Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
8-5
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Excessive engine oil
consumption
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.Verify that the engine oil filler cap, the oil drain
bolt, and the oil filter are tight.
Check for oil leaks.
Check for worn valve guide(s) (see page 6-55) or
worn valve stem seal(s) (see page 6-54).
Check for damaged or worn piston ring(s)
(see page 7-21).
Check for damaged or worn engine internal parts
(cylinder wall, pistons, etc.) (see page 7-16).
Low oil pressure indicator does
not come on with the ignition
switch in ON (II) 1.
2.Do the low oil pressure indicator circuit
troubleshooting (Open) (see page 8-7).
Test the oil pressure switch (see page 8-9). An open in the wire
between the engine
control module (ECM)/
powertrain control
module (PCM) and the
oil pressure switch
Low oil pressure indicator stays
on 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.Check the engine oil level.
Do the low oil pressure indicator circuit
troubleshooting (Short) (see page 8-8).
Test the oil pressure switch (see page 8-9).
Check the engine oil pressure (see page 8-10).
Check the oil filter for clogging.
Check the oil screen for clogging.
Check the relief valve (see page 8-15).
Testtheoilpump(seepage8-17). A wire shorted to
ground between the
ECM/PCM and the oil
pressure switch
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