Engine Assembly
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- Install the crankshaft upper main bearings (6333).
- Position the crankshaft (6303).
- Install the crankshaft rear oil seal (6701).
- Apply two dots of gasket maker between the rear bearing cap and the cylinder block (6010).
- Install the crankshaft lower main bearings (6A338).
- Install the main bearing caps.
- Install the main bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten the bolts in pairs.
- If removed, install the camshaft bearings (6261).
- Install the camshaft.
- Install the camshaft thrust plate (6269).
- Inspect the camshaft end play. Refer to CAMSHAFT -- END PLAY, PUSH ROD ENGINES .
- Align the timing marks.
- Install the timing chain (6268), the camshaft sprocket (6256) and the crankshaft sprocket (6306) as an assembly.
- Install the camshaft sprocket bolt.
- Install the piston and connecting rod assemblies (6100).
- Install the connecting rod bearings (6211).
- Install the connecting rod caps (6210) and nuts.
- Tighten the nuts in pairs.
- Install the oil pump (6600).
- Install the valve tappets.
- Install the valve tappet guide plates (6K512).
- Install the valve tappet guide plate retainer (6K564).
- Install new head gaskets (6051).
- Position the cylinder heads (6049).
- Install new bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in five stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten The Bolts To 50 Nm (37 Lb-In)
- Stage 2: Loosen The Bolts One Full Turn
- Stage 3: Tighten To 30 Nm (22 Lb-Ft)
- Stage 4: Rotate 85-95 Degrees
- Stage 5: Rotate An Additional 85-95 Degrees
- Install the oil filter (6714).
- Advance the filter one half turn after the gasket contacts the sealing surface.
- Install a new engine front cover gasket (6020) and the engine front cover (6019).
- Install the engine front cover and water pump assembly.
- Apply pipe sealant with Teflon® to the bolts indicated.
- Install the bolts.
- Install the oil pan baffle and the seven retaining nuts.
- Apply four beads of gasket maker as shown.
- Position the oil pan gasket onto the oil pan.
- Position the oil pan (6675) and hand-start the bolts.
- Install the bolts. Tighten the bolts in four stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten The Four Corner Bolts To 12 Nm (9 Lb-In)
- Stage 2: Tighten The Remaining Bolts To 12 Nm (9 Lb-In)
- Stage 3: Loosen All The Bolts One Turn
- Stage 4: Tighten All The Bolts To 12 Nm (9 Lb-In)
- Install the camshaft synchronizer. Refer to CAMSHAFT SYNCHRONIZER (3.0L OHV) .
- Apply four beads of silicone gasket and sealant.
- Position the intake manifold gaskets (9439) and end seals.
- Install the lower intake manifold (9424). Tighten the bolts in two stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten To 15 Nm (11 Lb-Ft)
- Stage 2: Tighten To 32 Nm (24 Lb-Ft)
- Install the push rods (6565) and the rocker arms (6564).
- Install the push rods.
- Install the rocker arms.
- Tighten the bolts in two stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten To 10 Nm (89 Lb-In)
- Stage 2: Tighten To 32 Nm (24 Lb-Ft)
- Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the four intake-to-cylinder head seams.
- If removed, install the valve cover gaskets (6584).
- Install the LH valve rocker arm cover (6582).
- Install the two bolts.
- Install the six stud bolts.
- Install the RH valve rocker arm cover.
- Install the five bolts.
- Install the three stud bolts.
- Position a new exhaust manifold gasket and install the RH exhaust manifold.
- Install the bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown, in two stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten To 10 Nm (89 Lb-In)
- Stage 2: Tighten To 22 Nm (16 Lb-Ft)
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown, in two stages:
- Install the RH exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Position and connect the RH spark plug wires.
- Position a new exhaust manifold gasket (9448) and install the LH exhaust manifold.
- Install the four bolts and two stud bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in sequence in two stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten To 10 Nm (89 Lb-In)
- Stage 2: Tighten To 22 Nm (16 Lb-Ft)
- Tighten the bolts in sequence in two stages:
- Coat the sealing surface of the oil level indicator tube with silicone gasket and sealant.
- Install the oil level indicator and tube.
- Install the nut.
- Position and connect the LH spark plug wires.
- Position the engine control sensor wiring harness and connect the fuel injectors electrical connectors.
- Connect the fuel injection pressure (IPR) sensor electrical and vacuum connectors.
- Position the wire harness along the cylinder block.
- Install the pin-type retainers.
- Connect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor, engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT), water temperature sensor (WTS) and the oil pressure sensor electrical connectors.
- Inspect the upper intake manifold gasket. Install new if required.
- Install the upper intake manifold.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in two stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten Hand Tight
- Stage 2: Tighten To 10 Nm (89 Lb-Ft)
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in two stages:
- Connect the spark plug holder and the radio suppressor.
- Connect the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.
- Install and connect the oxygen sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid electrical and vacuum hose connectors, and main vacuum harness connections.
- Connect the EGR valve vacuum hose.
- Install the upper intake manifold support bracket.
- Install the bolt.
- Install the nut.
- Position the wire harness and install the pin-type retainers.
- Connect the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve and Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connectors.
- Install the EGR tube.
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Tighten the two compression nuts.
- Install the crankshaft damper and crankshaft pulley. Refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY .
- Install the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor (6C315).
- Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
- Install the water pump pulley.
- Install the bolts.
- Install the A/C compressor mounting bracket.
- Install the bolts.
- Install the A/C compressor.
- Install the bolts.
- Install the wire harness connectors on the bracket and connect the oxygen sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the A/C compressor clutch coil electrical connector.
- Connect the A/C high pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.
- Install the front end accessory drive bracket assembly.
- Install the support bracket.
- Install the nut.
- Install the bolt.
- Install the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Install the bolts.
- Install the generator and the bolts.
- Install the generator support bracket.
- Install the nut.
- Install the bolt.
- Install the accessory drive belt.
- Remove the engine from the stand.
- Install the flywheel and the bolts.
CAUTION:
The crankshaft main bearings are precision fit. Refer to CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING JOURNAL - CLEARANCE
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NOTE:
Lubricate the crankshaft journals and the crankshaft main bearings with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Lubricate the inner and outer sealing surfaces of the crankshaft rear oil seal with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Lubricate the camshaft (6250) and the camshaft bearings with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Lubricate the piston and connecting rod assemblies with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Lubricate the connecting rod bearings (6211) with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Lubricate the valve tappets (6500) with clean engine oil.
CAUTION:
Cylinder head bolts are of a torque-to-yield design and cannot be reused. Always install new bolts.