Installation Note

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NOTE:

Do not reuse the crankshaft damper bolt or washer.

NOTE:

Apply clean engine oil on seal area before installing.

Install the new crankshaft pulley and hand-tighten the bolt.

Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
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CAUTION:
- Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.
NOTE:
- This step will correctly align the crankshaft pulley to the crankshaft.
Install a standard 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) bolt through the crankshaft pulley and thread it into the front cover.
- Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to align the bolt holes.
Fig 2: Locating M6 Bolt
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CAUTION:
- Failure to hold the crankshaft pulley in place during bolt tightening can cause damage to the engine front cover.
Using the holding fixture SST , hold the crankshaft pulley in place and tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt in two stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 100 N.m {10.2 kgf-m, 74 ft-lbf}.
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Bolt And SST
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Remove the holding fixture SST.

Fig 4: Identifying SST
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Remove the 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) bolt.

Fig 5: Locating M6 Bolt
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Remove the crankshaft TDC timing peg (2.3L) SST.

Fig 6: Identifying Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg SST
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Remove the camshaft alignment plate SST.

Fig 7: Identifying Camshaft Alignment Plate (303-465)
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NOTE:
- Only turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation.
Turn the engine two complete revolutions.
NOTE:
- Only turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation.
Turn the engine until the No. 1 piston is at TDC.
Install the crankshaft TDC timing peg (2.3L) SST.

Fig 8: Identifying Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg SST
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CAUTION:
- Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.
Using the 6 mm (0.23 in)x 18 mm (0.7 in) bolt, check the position of the crankshaft pulley.
- If it is not possible to install the 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) bolt, correct the engine timing.
Fig 9: Locating M6 Bolt
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Using the camshaft alignment plate SST , check the position of the camshafts.
- If it is not possible to install the camshaft alignment plate SST , correct the engine timing.
Fig 10: Identifying Camshaft Alignment Plate (303-465)
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Remove the camshaft alignment plate SST .

Fig 11: Identifying Camshaft Alignment Plate (303-465)
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Remove the 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) bolt.

Fig 12: Locating M6 Bolt
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Remove the crankshaft TDC timing peg (2.3L) SST .

Fig 13: Identifying Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg SST
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Install the plug bolt.

Fig 14: Plug Bolt Torque Specification
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Install the valve cover. See VALVE COVER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 2.3L , .
Install the accessory drive belt. See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 2.3L , .
Install the fan and shroud. See ELECTRIC COOLING FAN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION -- 2.3L .