Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Install or Connect

1. Cam gear using J25033-B align timing marks.

Measure

- Camshaft end play using dial indicator J8001 or equivalent. Push cam gear onto camshaft until camshaft until camshaft end play is in the range of .0015 in. to .0050 in. (.04 mm to .13 mm)

2. Front cover seal using J34995 lubricate seal lip with clean engine oil.

3. Apply RTV sealant to timing gear cover sealing surfaces.

4. Front cover to engine.

5. Lower vehicle.

6. Raise engine assembly with support fixture.

7. Thru bolt in rear transaxle mount

8. Retaining bolts (2) in front engine mount.

9. Raise vehicle.

10. Retaining nuts (2) and thru bolts (2) in right front engine mount.

11. Retaining bolt (1) it left front engine mount.

12. Place axle stand under right front suspension support, raise into position and fasten with retaining bolts (6).

13. Place axle stand under left front suspension support, raise into position and fasten with retaining bolts.

14. Crankshaft pulley and bolt (w/ assistant).

15. Flywheel/flexplate over and bolts.

16. Engine splash shield.

17. Brakeline-to-body bracket.

18. Right front wheel.

19. Lower vehicle.

20. Transaxle bracket to transaxle mount long bolt.

21. Remove engine support fixture.

22. Engine oil (replace oil filter)

23. Power steering pump mount bolts to engine.

24. Accessory, drive belts.

25. Front end sheet metal diagonal brace (R.H.)

26. Body ground strap.

27. Negative battery cable.

28. Cheek front end toe-in and adjust if necessary.

Inspect

- For oil and coolant leaks with engine running at operating temperature.

- For proper completion of repairs