CAUTION: Oil thread and head contact surfaces of
bolts that retain the crankshaft bearing caps;
tighten bolts from inside to outside, beginning at
the fit bearing. Rotate crankshaft to check clear-
ance.
(1) In st all cran ksha ft.
CAUTION: The crankshaft bearing caps are num-
bered consecutively, beginning with the first crank-
shaft bearing cap at the front of the engine.
Attention must be paid to the way the crankshaft
bearing caps fit. If correctly installed, the lug, or
raised boss, on the crankshaft bearing cap is point-
ing to the left when viewed in the direction of travel
(intake side).
(2) In st all the cranksha ft bearing caps. Tighten
bolts in two st ages. 55N·m (40.5 lbs. ft.), then 90°.
(3) In st all the pist ons (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/EN-
GINE BLOCK/PISTON & CONNECTING ROD -
INSTALLATION).
(4) In st all th e end cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/E N-
GINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - RE AR -
INSTALLATION).
(5) In st all th e timing case cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(6) In st all the engine (Refer to9-ENGINE-
INSTALLATION).
(7) Fill the cra nkcase with th e correct engine oil,
to the proper level. Refer to the owners m anual for
specifica tions.
(8) Fill the cooling system with the proper coolant ,
to the proper level (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/
COOLANT - STANDARD P ROCEDURE).
(9) Connect the n egat ive batt ery cable.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS, OR FAN. DO
NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHES.
(10) Star t engine and inspect for leaks. Care must
be ta ken to observe the fuel system warn ing (Refer to
14 - FUEL SYSTEM - WARNING).
CRAN K SH AFT OI L SEAL -
REAR
REMOVAL
This must be done with the tra nsmission removed
from the veh icle.
(1) Disconn ect the n egat ive battery cable.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Drain the engine oil.
NOTE: Loosen all of the oil pan bolts to assure that
the oil pan gasket is not damaged when removing
the rear main oil seal and end cover assembly.
NOTE: Inspect the oil pan gasket for damage. If the
oil pan gasket is damaged, remove the oil pan and
replace the oil pan gasket.
(4) Loosen the oil pa n bolts.
(5) Remove the flywheel.
CAUTION: Care must be taken when removing the
rear main seal and adaptor assembly. Failure to do
so will result in damage to the oil pan gasket.
(6) Remove the rear main seal/a da pt or retainin g
bolts a nd carefully pr y the a da pt or from t he crank-
case at t he ada pt or shoulders (F ig. 33).
VA ENGINE 9 - 41
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