Engine - Lower End
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W503276 | Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor bolt |
| 2 | 6C315 | CKP sensor |
| 3 | 6K301 | Crankshaft rear seal retainer plate |
| 4 | N806155 | Crankshaft rear seal retainer plate bolt (10 required) |
| 5 | 6375 | Flexplate |
| 6 | 6379 | Flexplate bolt (8 required) |
| 7 | 6375 | Flywheel bolt (8 required) |
| 8 | 6379 | Flywheel |
| 9 | 7120 | Pilot bearing |
| 10 | 12A227 | Ignition pulse ring |
| 11 | 6701 | Crankshaft rear seal |
| 12 | 6881 | Oil filter adapter |
| 13 | 6A642 | Oil cooler |
| 14 | 6731 | Oil filter |
| 15 | 9278 | Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch |
| 16 | W713261 | Oil filter adapter bolt (4 required) |
| 17 | 6C357 | Crankshaft main bearing cap side bolt (10 required) |
| 18 | 6A341 | Crankshaft thrust washer - upper |
| 19 | 6303 | Crankshaft |
| 20 | 6D309B | Crankshaft thrust washer - lower |
| 21 | 6345 | Crankshaft main bearing cap bolt (9 required) |
| 22 | 6K258 | Crankshaft main bearing cap stud bolt |
| 23 | 6345 | Crankshaft main bearing cap bolt (10 required) |
| 24 | 6675 | Oil pan |
| 25 | W503276 | Oil pan bolt (20 required) |
| 26 | 6710 | Oil pan gasket |
| 27 | 6325 | Crankshaft main bearing cap (5 required) |
| 28 | 6D309A | Crankshaft bearing - lower (4 required) |
| 29 | 6D309A | Crankshaft bearing - upper (5 required) |
| 30 | 6K868 | Piston oil cooler valve (4 required) |
| 31 | W701706 | Oil pump screen and pickup tube nut |
| 32 | W503276 | Oil pump screen and pickup tube bolt (2 required) |
| 33 | 6622 | Oil pump screen and pickup tube |
| 34 | 6010 | Cylinder block |
| 35 | - | Piston and connecting rod assembly (8 required) |
- Record the main bearing code found on the front of the engine block.
- Record the main bearing code found on the back of the crankshaft.
- Using the data recorded earlier and the Bearing Select Fit Chart, Standard Bearings, determine the required bearing grade for each main bearing.
- Read the first letter of the engine block main bearing code and the first letter of the crankshaft main bearing code.
- Read down the column below the engine block main bearing code letter, and across the row next to the crankshaft main bearing code letter, until the 2 intersect. This is the required bearing grade for the No. 1 crankshaft main bearing.
- As an example, if the engine block code letter is F and the crankshaft code letter is D, the correct bearing grade for this main bearing is a 2.
- Repeat this process for the remaining 4 main bearings.
- If oversize bearings are being used, use the procedure in the previous step and the Bearing Select Fit Chart, Oversize Bearings to determine the required bearing grade for each main bearing.
- Position the 4 piston oil cooler valves with the bolt boss facing toward the rear of the cylinder block and install the 4 bolts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
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NOTE: Before assembling the cylinder block, all sealing surfaces must be free of chips, dirt, paint and foreign material. Also, make sure the coolant and oil passages are clear.
Install the crankshaft upper main bearings into the cylinder block and lubricate them with clean engine oil.
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NOTE: Do not allow the crankshaft to come into contact with the piston oil cooler valves during assembly or engine damage may occur.NOTE: The upper thrust washers are shown for location purposes only. Do not install the upper thrust washers until the crankshaft is installed. Refer to the following 2 steps.
Install the crankshaft onto the upper crankshaft main bearings.
- Install the lower crankshaft flange bearing onto the No. 5 main bearing cap, with oil grooves facing the crankshaft surface.
- Install the crankshaft lower main bearings into the main bearing caps and lubricate them with clean engine oil. Locate the main bearing cap on the cylinder block and, keeping the cap as square as possible, alternately draw the cap down evenly using the cap fasteners.
- Install the 20 vertical inner and outer main bearing cap fasteners and the main bearing side bolts finger-tight.
- Apply a forward load to the crankshaft, so that the crankshaft thrust face is seated.
- Tighten the 10 vertical outer main bearing cap fasteners in 3 stages, in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 50 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Tighten the 10 vertical inner main bearing cap fasteners in 3 stages, in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Install the 10 side bolts and tighten them in 3 stages, in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
- Check the crankshaft end play clearance. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Assemble the 8 pistons. For additional information, refer to PISTON .
- Make sure the ring gaps (upper compression ring - A, oil control segment ring - B, expander ring and lower compression ring - C) are correctly spaced around the circumference of the piston.
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NOTE: Do not allow the connecting rod to come into contact with the piston oil cooler valves during assembly or engine damage may occur.NOTE: Do not scratch the cylinder walls or crankshaft journals with the connecting rod or engine damage may occur.NOTE: The following piston installation steps are for all 8 connecting rods, rod bearings and pistons. Only one connecting rod, rod bearing and piston is shown in illustration.NOTE: The arrow on the top of the piston faces the front of the engine.
Using the Piston Ring Compressor and the Connecting Rod Installer, install the connecting rod with the upper connecting rod bearing in place.
- Lubricate the piston and ring with clean engine oil.
- Lubricate the rod bearings with clean engine oil.
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NOTE: Do not scratch the cylinder walls or crankshaft journals with the connecting rod or engine damage may occur.
Once the connecting rod is seated on the crankshaft journal, remove the Connecting Rod Installer.
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NOTE: The rod cap installation must keep the same orientation as marked during disassembly or engine damage may occur.NOTE: The connecting rod caps are of the "cracked" design and must mate with the connecting rod ends. Excessive bearing clearance will result if not mated correctly.
Position the lower bearing and connecting rod, and install the 16 new bolts loosely.
- Check the piston-to-cylinder block and piston ring clearances. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
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NOTE: Main bearing caps are removed for clarity.
Tighten the 16 bolts in 2 stages, in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 43 Nm (32 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 135 degrees.
- Position the oil pump and install the 2 upper bolts and the lower stud bolts in 5 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten all fasteners to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten the 2 upper bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 3: Tighten the 2 lower stud bolts to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Stage 4: Tighten the 2 upper bolts an additional 45 degrees.
- Stage 5: Tighten the 2 lower stud bolts an additional 60 degrees.
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NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is in place and not damaged. A missing or damaged O-ring can cause foam in the lubrication system, low oil pressure and severe engine damage.NOTE: Clean and inspect the mating surfaces and install a new O-ring. Lubricate the O-ring with clean engine oil prior to installation.
Position the oil pump screen and pickup tube and install the 2 front bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube support bracket nut.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Position the crankshaft keyway at the 11 o'clock position.
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NOTE: Make sure all coolant residue and foreign material are cleaned from the block surface and cylinder bore.NOTE: The use of sealing aids (aviation cement, copper spray and glue) is not permitted. The gasket must be installed dry or engine damage may occur.NOTE: The cylinder head bolts must be discarded and new bolts installed. They are a tighten-to-yield design and cannot be reused.NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft until instructed to do so.NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Using the Cylinder Head Alignment Pins, position the new cylinder head gaskets and cylinder heads over the dowels and install the 21 cylinder head bolts loosely.
- Tighten the 21 bolts in 6 stages, in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Stage 1: Tighten the M12 fasteners to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten the M12 fasteners to 60 Nm (44 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten the M12 fasteners an additional 90 degrees.
- Stage 4: Tighten the M12 fasteners an additional 90 degrees.
- Stage 5: Tighten the M8 fastener to 20 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Stage 6: Tighten the M8 fastener and additional 45 degrees.
- Using a small pick, carefully push the tensioner rack pawl retainer away from the rack pawl and compress the tensioner plunger and rack using a vise.
- Install a small pick into the tensioner to hold the rack pawl and plunger in the seated position for tensioner installation.
- Remove the tensioner from the vise.
- If the blue links are not visible, mark 2 links on each end, and use as timing marks.
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NOTE: Make sure the upper half of the timing chain is below the tensioner arm dowel and above the chain guide pin.
Position the upper end of the LH (inner) timing chain on the LH camshaft phaser and sprocket, aligning the timing mark on the outer flange of the camshaft phaser and sprocket with the single blue (marked) link on the chain.
- Position the lower end of the LH (inner) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the timing mark on the outer flange of the crankshaft sprocket with the single blue (marked) link on the chain and install the crankshaft sprocket onto the crankshaft and verify the crankshaft keyway is at the 11 o'clock position
- Install the LH timing chain tensioner arm.
- Position the LH timing chain tensioner and install the 2 bolts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
- Position the LH timing chain guide and install the bolt in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
- Remove the retaining clip from the LH timing chain tensioner.
- Position the lower end of the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the timing mark on the sprocket with the single blue (marked) chain link.
- Position the upper end of the RH (outer) timing chain on the RH camshaft phaser and sprocket, aligning the timing mark on the outer flange of the camshaft phaser and sprocket with the single blue (marked) link on the chain.
- Position the RH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and the RH timing chain tensioner and install the 2 bolts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
- Position the RH timing chain guide and install the bolt in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
- Remove the retaining clip from the RH timing chain tensioner.
- As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
- Lubricate the rocker arm shaft-to-valve tip and rocker arm-to-camshaft lobe contact area with clean engine oil prior to installation.
- Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 cylinder camshaft intake lobe is positioned so that the intake valve would be fully opened.
- Position the LH intake rocker arm shaft assembly and install the bolts finger-tight.
- Tighten the 10 LH intake rocker arm shaft assembly bolts in the sequence shown in illustration, in 3 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
- Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 cylinder camshaft exhaust lobe is positioned so that the exhaust valve would be fully opened.
- Position the LH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly and install the bolts finger-tight.
- Tighten the 10 LH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly bolts in the sequence shown in illustration, in 3 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
- Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 cylinder camshaft intake lobe is positioned so that the intake valve would be fully closed.
- Position the RH intake rocker arm shaft assembly and install the bolts finger-tight.
- Tighten the 10 RH intake rocker arm shaft assembly bolts in the sequence shown in illustration, in 3 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
- Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 cylinder camshaft exhaust lobe is positioned so that the exhaust valve would be fully closed.
- Position the RH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly and install the bolts finger-tight.
- Tighten the 10 RH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly bolts in the sequence shown in illustration, in 3 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.NOTE: If the engine front cover is not secured within 5 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 5 minutes, whichever is longer. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.NOTE: Make sure that the engine front cover gasket is in place on the engine front cover before installation.
Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant along the cylinder head-to-cylinder block surface and the oil pan-to-cylinder block surface, at the locations shown in illustration.
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NOTE: The Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) variable force solenoid pins must be fully depressed to avoid interference with the VCT valve tips when installing the engine front cover. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the engine.
Install new engine front cover gaskets on the engine front cover. Position the engine front cover onto the dowels. Install the fasteners finger-tight.
- Tighten the 20 engine front cover fasteners in the sequence shown in illustration in 3 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten all fasteners to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten all fasteners to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
Stage 3: Tighten all fasteners an additional 45 degrees.
Item Part Number Description 1 W713261 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33 2 W713261 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33 3 W713261 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33 4 W713261 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33 5 W713261 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33 6 W713261 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33 7 W713261 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33 8 W713261 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33 9 W713462 Stud, Hex Head Pilot, M8 x 33 + M10 x 30 10 W713462 Stud, Hex Head Pilot, M8 x 33 + M10 x 30 11 W713261 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33 12 W713261 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33 13 W713261 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33 14 W713261 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33 15 W713261 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33 16 W713261 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33 17 W713461 Stud, Hex Head Pilot, M8 x 33 + M8 x 27 18 W713261 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33 19 W713261 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33 20 W713261 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 33 -
NOTE: If the rear crankshaft seal retaining plate is not secured within 5 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 5 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure may cause future oil leaks.
Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant around the groove along the rear of crankshaft rear seal retainer plate sealing surface.
- Install the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate and the 8 bolts in the sequence shown in illustration, in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
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NOTE: If not secured within 5 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 5 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply silicone gasket and sealant at the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate-to-cylinder block sealing surface and at the engine front cover-to-cylinder block sealing surface.
- Position a new gasket and the oil pan and install the 20 bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in illustration in 3 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in illustration in 3 stages.
- Lubricate the engine front cover and the new crankshaft seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
- Using the Crankshaft Damper and Crankshaft Front Seal Installer and the Front Cover Oil Seal Installer, install the new crankshaft front seal into the engine front cover.
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NOTE: If not secured within 5 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep and silicone gasket remover. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 5 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot in the crankshaft pulley.
- Lubricate the crankshaft pulley sealing area with clean engine oil prior to installation.
- Using the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer, install the crankshaft pulley.
- Using the Strap Wrench, install a new crankshaft pulley bolt and the original washer, tighten the bolt in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
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NOTE: Do not rotate the coolant pump housing once the coolant pump has been positioned in the cylinder block. Damage to the O-ring seal will occur.NOTE: Lubricate the new O-ring seal using clean engine coolant prior to installation.
Using a new O-ring seal, position the coolant pump and install the 4 bolts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (117 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
- Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install the 2 accessory drive idler pulleys, the coolant pump pulley and the 6 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.NOTE: Clean and inspect the mating surfaces, and install a new gasket.
Using new 3 new O-rings seals, position the oil filter adapter and install the 5 bolts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Clean the valve cover mating surface with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
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NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
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NOTE: When installing the valve cover, make sure to avoid damaging the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid.
Using a new gasket, position the RH valve cover on the cylinder head and tighten the 10 fasteners in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
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NOTE: When installing the valve cover, make sure to avoid damaging the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid.
Using a new gasket, position the LH valve cover on the cylinder head and tighten the 10 fasteners in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the oil level indicator tube and the bolt.
- Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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NOTE: The engine support insulator bracket bolts must be discarded and new bolts installed. They are a tighten-to-yield design and cannot be reused.NOTE: The engine support insulator bracket bolts must not be tightened more than 90 degrees after initial torque or damage to the bolts may occur. Place a visible mark on the engine mount bracket and bracket bolts after the bolts are tightened to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft). Turning the bolt 1 flat of the bolt head is equal to 60 degrees.
Position the RH engine support insulator bracket and install 4 new bolts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
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NOTE: The engine support insulator bracket bolts must be discarded and new bolts installed or damage to the vehicle may occur. They are a tighten-to-yield design and cannot be reused.NOTE: The engine support insulator bracket bolts must not be tightened more than 90 degrees after initial torque or damage to the bolts may occur. Place a visible mark on the engine mount bracket and bracket bolts after the bolts are tightened to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft). Turning the bolt 1 flat of the bolt head is equal to 60 degrees.
Position the LH engine support insulator bracket and install 4 new bolts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
- If not equipped with A/C, position the serpentine belt Idler and bracket assembly and install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install 16 new exhaust manifold studs.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Using new exhaust manifold nuts, position the LH exhaust manifold and install the 8 nuts in 2 stages in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
- Position the LH exhaust manifold heat shield and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Using new exhaust manifold nuts, position the RH exhaust manifold and install the 8 nuts in 2 stages in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
- Position the RH exhaust manifold heat shield and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Install the 2 Knock Sensor (KS) and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
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NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.
Install the LH and RH Camshaft Position (CMP) sensors and the 2 bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Connect the 8 ignition wires to the valve cover retainers and the lower spark plugs.
- Position the wiring harness onto the engine assembly.
- Connect the 3 engine wiring harness position retainers to the RH valve cover.
- Connect the RH VCT system oil control solenoid electrical connector and the 2 wiring harness retainers.
- Position the radio ignition interference capacitor and install the nut.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Connect the LH and RH CMP electrical connectors.
- Connect the wiring harness retainer, the KS and Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connectors.
- Connect the 3 engine wiring harness position retainers to the LH valve cover.
- Connect the LH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) system oil control solenoid electrical connector and the 2 wiring harness retainers.
- Connect the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector and wiring harness retainer.
- Install the Engine Lifting Bracket and Engine Support Brackets.
- Using a suitable floor crane, remove the engine from the engine stand.
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NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft rear seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.
Using the Rear Main Seal Installer and Handle, install a new crankshaft rear seal.
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NOTE: Inspect the ignition pulse ring for damage. If the ignition pulse ring has been dropped or has any visual damage, it must be discarded.
With the inset hole on the crankshaft ignition pulse ring aligned with the inset hole on the crankshaft flange, install the crankshaft ignition pulse ring.
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NOTE: The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor must be positioned into the fitting on the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate and be flush against the boss on the engine block before the bolt is installed. If the CKP sensor is installed incorrectly, the CKP sensor can be damaged.
Position the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor, install the bolt and connect the electrical connector.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove the engine rear cover plate.
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NOTE: Flexplate shown, flywheel similar.
With the offset hole on the crankshaft ignition pulse ring aligned with the offset hole on the flexplate, position the flexplate and install 8 new bolts finger-tight.
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NOTE: Flexplate shown, flywheel similar.
Tighten the 8 new bolts in 6 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten fasteners 1 through 4 in sequence to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten fasteners 1 through 4 in sequence to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten fasteners 1 through 4 in sequence an additional 60 degrees.
- Stage 4: Tighten fasteners 5 through 8 in sequence to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Stage 5: Tighten fasteners 5 through 8 in sequence to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Stage 6: Tighten fasteners 5 through 8 in sequence an additional 60 degrees.
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NOTE: Flexplate shown, flywheel similar.
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the 2 flexplate slotted holes are at the 6 o'clock position as shown in illustration prior to engine installation.