Engine Disassembly/Assembly: Notes

Engine front side 

Fig 2: Installing SST On Engine Front Side

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Engine rear side 

Fig 3: Installing SST On Engine Rear Side

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Bolt: 

part number 99794 1025 or an M10 x 1.25, length 25 mm {0.98 in}

Tightening torque 

38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}

Fig 7: Exhaust Manifold Bracket Bolts Loosening Sequence

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• When installing, install the exhaust manifold bracket using the following procedure:

1. Temporarily tighten the exhaust manifold bracket installation bolts in the order as shown in the figure.
   Fig 8: Exhaust Manifold Bracket Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence

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2. Loosen the bolt shown in the figure until it is no longer seated on the surface.
   Fig 9: Exhaust Manifold Bracket, Transaxle, Cylinder Block And Bolt

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3. Tighten the bolt in the order shown in the figure.

Fig 10: Exhaust Manifold Bracket Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Tightening torque 

38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}