(9) Install camshaft sprockets and timing belt.
Refer to procedure in this section.
(10) Install front timing belt covers. Refer to pro-
cedure in this section.
(11) Install crankshaft damper.
(12) Install upper and lower intake manifold. Refer
to procedures in this section.
(13) Connect catalytic converter to exhaust mani-
fold with a new V-Band clamp(s). Tighten V-Band
clamp to 10 N·m (100 in. lbs.).
(14) Fill cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYS-
TEM for procedure.
CRANKSHAFT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove engine from vehicle. Refer to Engine
Assembly Removal and Installation in this section.
(2) Remove oil pan.
(3) Remove oil pickup tube.
(4) Remove crankshaft damper. Refer to procedure
in this section.
(5) Remove idler pulley for accessory drive belt.
(6) Remove front lower timing belt cover.
(7) Remove front main timing belt cover.
(8) Remove front left side timing belt cover.
(9) Remove timing belt tensioner and timing belt.
(10) Remove crankshaft sprocket. Refer to Front
Crankshaft Oil Seal Removal and Installation for
procedure.
(11) Tap dowel pin out of crankshaft. Refer to
Front Crankshaft Oil Seal Removal and Installation
for procedure.
(12) Remove oil pump assembly.
(13) Remove rear crankshaft oil seal retainer.
(14) Remove connecting rod bearing caps. Connect-
ing rod bearing caps are not interchangeable and
should be marked before removal to insure correct
assembly (Fig. 69).
(15) Remove main bearing caps. Main bearing caps
are not interchangeable and are marked to insure
correct assembly (Fig. 70).
(16) Remove Crankshaft.
NOTE: Before installing Crankshaft refer to Fitting
Main Bearings and Installation of Connecting Rod
Bearings in this section.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit. Refer to
Crankshaft Main Bearing Fitting in this section for
proper bearing selection.
(1) Install Crankshaft.
(2) Move crankshaft forward to limit of travel.
Lubricate and install the front thrust washer by roll-
ing the washer onto the machined shelf between the
Fig. 69 Connecting Rod to Cylinder Identification
1 – CYLINDER NUMBER
Fig. 70 Main Bearing Cap Identification
Fig. 71 Main Bearing Identification
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