Related Tests, Information and Procedures

Cylinder Block Cradle

Special Service Tools






Cylinder block cradle insert adjustment tool

303-596

Removal
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Service and Repair
2
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Remove the RH front wheel and tire.




4 Position the starter motor to one side.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the terminal upper cover.
- Remove the terminal lower cover.
- Remove the nut.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
5 Remove the front axle tube. For additional information, refer to Axle Tube Service and Repair
6 Remove the oil pan. For additional information, refer to Oil Pan Service and Repair
7 Remove the front stabilizer bar.




8 Remove the radiator access panel.
- Remove the 4 bolts.




9 Release the engine oil cooler lines.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the nut.
- Tie the lines aside.





10
CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
Remove the oil temperature sensor.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.





11 Remove the oil strainer pick-up assembly.
- Remove the bolt.

12 Remove the dipstick.

13 Using suitable ties, secure the transmission fluid lines and the wiring harness clear of the cylinder block cradle flange.





14
NOTE:
Note the fitted position of the 2 sealing washers.
Remove the 8 cylinder block cradle bolts.
- Remove and discard the 2 sealing washers.





15
CAUTION: Failure to loosen the set screws may result in damage to the cylinder block cradle.
Using the special tool, loosen the 8 cylinder block cradle set screws.





16 Remove the cylinder block cradle.
- Remove the 2 rear bolts.
- Remove the 2 Torx screws.
- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Remove the 20 bolts.
- Remove and discard the gasket.

Installation
1 Clean the cylinder block cradle.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Remove the sealant from the main bearing cap cavities.




2
CAUTION: Failure to loosen the set screws may result in damage to the cylinder block cradle.
Position the cylinder block cradle set screws.
- Using the special tool, adjust the set screws until they are below the cylinder block cradle boss face.




3
NOTE:
The cradle must be installed within 20 minutes of the sealant application.
Apply sealant to the cylinder block cradle.
- Apply sealant to the 6 places shown.
4
CAUTION: Make sure the gasket is installed correctly.
Install the cylinder block cradle.
- Install a new gasket.
- Install, then evenly and progressively lightly tighten the outer bolts, nuts and Torx screws.
5 Align the cylinder block cradle to the cylinder block rear face.
- Install and tighten the 2 rear bolts.
- Loosen the 2 rear bolts.
- Lightly tighten the 2 rear bolts.
6 Evenly and progressively, tighten the outer bolts, nuts and Torx screws to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
7 Tighten the 2 rear bolts to 43 Nm (32 lb.ft).




8 Using the special tool, tighten the 8 cylinder block cradle set screws.
- Tighten the set screws in the sequence shown to 7 Nm (5 lb.ft).




9
NOTE:
The sealing washers are fitted to the silver colored bolts. The silver colored bolts are fitted in the 2 forward holes.
Install the 8 cylinder block cradle bolts and tighten in 2 stages.
- Install 2 new sealing washers.
- Tighten the bolts in sequence to 15 Nm (11 lb.ft).
- Tighten the bolts in sequence to 34 Nm (25 lb.ft).

10
NOTE:
Lubricate new seals with clean engine oil.
Install the oil strainer pick-up assembly.
- Clean the components.
- Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

11 Install the oil pan. For additional information, refer to Oil Pan Service and Repair

12 Install the dipstick.
- Clean the component.

13
NOTE:
Lubricate new seals with clean engine oil.
Install the oil temperature sensor.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Install a new O-ring seal.
- Tighten the oil temperature sensor to 20 Nm (15 lb.ft).
- Connect the electrical connector.

14 Position the engine oil cooler lines.
- Tighten the bolt and the nut to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

15 Install the radiator access panel.
- Tighten the 4 bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

16 Install the front stabilizer bar.

17 Install the front axle tube. For additional information, refer to Axle Tube Service and Repair

18 Install the starter motor.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Connect the electrical connectors.
- Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Install the terminal lower cover.
- Install the terminal upper cover.
- Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).

19 Install the RH front wheel and tire.

20 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Service and Repair