Oil Spray Jets, Removing And Installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torx Bit - T40: T10545
Wrench - 21mm: T40263
Adapter: T40314

Removing cylinder "1" through "3" :

The transmission is removed. Refer to the appropriate information. .

-- Remove the oil pan upper section. Refer to OIL PAN UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Using T40263 & T40314

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the engine by the timing mechanism skipping.

- Only let the engine turn in the direction of engine rotation.

-- Turn the crankshaft at the vibration damper with the : T40263 , : T40314 and the 24 mm socket -arrow- until the corresponding bolt is accessible.

Removing Cylinder "4" :

-- Remove the crankshaft. Refer to CRANKSHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Continued for All Cylinders:

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Oil Spray Jet And Pressure Relief Valve

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-- Remove the pressure relief valve -1- using the : T10545 .

-- Remove the oil spray jet -2-.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

Installation position. Refer to Figure.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the oil spray jets through distortions.

- Never bend the oil spray jets.

-- Install the crankshaft. Refer to CRANKSHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the oil pan upper section. Refer to OIL PAN UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - PISTONS AND CONNECTING ROD
Refer to OVERVIEW - CRANKSHAFT