CYLINDER HEAD GASKET > INSTALLATION |
| 1. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD GASKET |
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Place a new cylinder head gasket on the cylinder block sub-assembly.
| 2. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Place the cylinder head on the cylinder block subassembly.
Install the 8 plate washers to the cylinder head subassembly.
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Apply engine oil to each bolt thread and seating surface.
| *1 | Apply Engine Oil. |
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Using several passes, uniformly install and tighten the 8 cylinder head bolts with a 8 mm bi-hexagon wrench in the order shown in the illustration.
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Mark the front of each cylinder head bolt with paint.
Retighten the cylinder head bolts by additional 180° as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | paint Mark |
Check that the paint mark are now 180° from the front.
| 3. INSTALL NO. 2 CAMSHAFT |
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Apply engine oil to the contact areas of the cam and journal of the camshaft and No. 2 camshaft.
| *1 | Apply Engine Oil. |
Install the No. 2 camshaft.
| 4. INSTALL CAMSHAFT |
Apply engine oil to the cam of each No. 2 camshaft.
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Install the camshafts as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | No. 1 Camshaft. |
| *2 | No. 2 Camshaft |
| *3 | No. 3 Cylinder |
| *4 | No. 1 Cylinder |
| *5 | No. 2 Cylinder |
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Place No. 1 camshaft bearing cap and No. 2 camshaft bearing caps and tighten the bolts to the specified torque in the order shown in the illustration.
| 5. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET ASSEMBLY |
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While holding the hexagonal portion of the camshaft, tighten the bolts to install the camshaft timing sprocket.
| 6. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN GUIDE |
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Install the timing chain guide with the 2 bolts.
| 7. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING GEAR OR SPROCKET |
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Align the groove of the crankshaft timing sprocket with the key of the crankshaft and install the crankshaft timing sprocket.
| 8. INSTALL CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Align the yellow mark plate with the timing mark of the crankshaft timing sprocket and install the timing chain, as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Yellow Mark Plate |
| *2 | Timing Mark |
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Align the 2 orange mark plates with the timing marks of the camshaft timing sprockets and install the timing chain, as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Timing Mark |
| *2 | Orange Mark Plate |
| 9. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN TENSION ARM |
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Install the timing chain tension arm with the bolt.
| 10. INSTALL NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY |
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Slightly turn the hexagonal portion of the camshaft (intake side) counterclockwise to leave some slack on the chain of the timing chain tensioner side.
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Install the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly with the 2 bolts.
Remove the hexagon wrench, turn the crankshaft 2 complete revolutions and operate the chain tension assembly.
| *1 | Hexagon Wrench |
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Make sure that the timing mark of the sprocket camshaft timing is at the top with the timing chain tensed (set No. 1 piston to the TDC/ compression).
| *1 | Timing Mark |
| 11. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN OR BELT COVER OIL SEAL |
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Apply engine oil to the lip of a new oil seal.
| *1 | Apply Engine Oil. |
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Using SST, tap the oil seal straight in.
| 12. INSTALL VENTILATION CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Install the ventilation case sub-assembly with the 3 bolts.
| 13. INSTALL STUD BOLT |
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Install the 2 stud bolts.
| 14. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN OR BELT COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove any oil packing (FIPG) material and be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the timing chain cover sub-assembly, cylinder head, and cylinder block.
Apply seal packing as shown in the illustration.

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Temporarily install the timing chain cover sub-assembly with the 12 bolts.
| Item | Length |
| Bolt A | 80 mm (3.15 in.) |
| Bolt B | 40 mm (1.57 in.) |
| Bolt C | 45 mm (1.77 in.) |
| Bolt D | 70 mm (2.78 in.) |
| Bolt E | 45 mm (1.77 in.) |
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Install the new gasket to the timing chain cover sub-assembly.
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Temporarily install the oil filter bracket with the 2 bolts.
| Item | Length |
| Bolt A | 20 mm (0.79 in.) |
| Bolt B | 119 mm (4.69 in.) |
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Install the new gasket to the timing chain cover sub-assembly.
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Temporarily install the water pump assembly with 5 bolts.
| Item | Length |
| Bolt A | 55 mm (2.17 in.) |
| Bolt B | 20 mm (0.79 in.) |
Fully tighten the timing chain cover sub-assembly with the 19 bolts as shown in the illustration.

| Item | Length |
| Bolt A | 80 mm (3.15 in.) |
| Bolt B | 40 mm (1.57 in.) |
| Bolt C | 45 mm (1.77 in.) |
| Bolt D | 70 mm (2.78 in.) |
| Bolt E | 55 mm (2.17 in.) |
| Bolt F | 20 mm (0.79 in.) |
| Bolt G | 119 mm (4.69 in.) |
| Bolt H | 45 mm (1.77 in.) |
Remove excess seal packing.
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Using an E8 "TORX" socket, install the 2 stud bolts.
| 15. INSTALL TIMING GEAR COVER TIGHT PLUG |
Remove the hexagon wrench from the timing chain tensioner sub-assembly.
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Clean the plug and the bolt holes of the timing chain cover and apply adhesive to the threads of the plug.
| *1 | Adhesive |
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Using an 8 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the timing gear tight plug.
| 16. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY |
Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley.
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Using SST, hold the pulley in place and tighten the bolt.
| 17. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY |
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Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring.
Install the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly with the bolt.
Connect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly connector.
| 18. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR |
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Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring.
Install the crankshaft position sensor with the bolt.
Connect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
| 19. INSTALL OIL STRAINER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Install a new gasket to the oil strainer sub-assembly.
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Install the oil strainer sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
| 20. INSTALL OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Remove any grease from the installation surfaces of the cylinder block sub-assembly and oil pan sub-assembly.
Apply seal packing to the oil pan sub-assembly and install it onto the cylinder block assembly.
| *1 | Seal Packing |
| *2 | Contact surface between timing chain cover and cylinder block |
| *3 | Contact surface between oil seal retainer and cylinder block |
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Tighten the specified 6 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
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Tighten the 6 bolts and 3 nuts.
| *1 | Nut |
| *2 | Bolt A |
| *3 | Bolt B |
| 21. INSTALL OIL FILTER BRACKET STAY |
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Install the oil filter bracket stay with the 2 bolts.
| 22. INSTALL NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS PIPE |
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Install a new gasket to the cylinder head.
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Install a new gasket to the No. 1 water by-pass pipe.
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Temporarily tighten the bolt and install the 2 nuts.
Fully tighten the bolt.
| 23. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Clean the cylinder head cover, cylinder head assembly and timing chain cover assembly.
Fit the cylinder head cover gasket into the gasket groove on the cover and onto the center bosses.
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Apply a continuous bead of seal packing (diameter: 3 to 4 mm (0.118 to 0.157 in.)) to the contact surface between the cylinder head assembly and timing chain cover assembly, as shown in the illustration.
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Tighten the bolts A, and then the bolts B.
| *1 | Bolt A |
| *2 | Bolt B |
Install the wire harness to the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
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Connect the vacuum switching valve connector.
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Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum switching valve.
| 24. INSTALL OIL FILLER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Install the oil filler cap sub-assembly.
| 25. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT BEARING BRACKET |
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Install the drive shaft bearing bracket with the 2 bolts.
| 26. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET |
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Install the wiring harness clamp bracket with the bolt.
| 27. INSTALL WATER FILLER ASSEMBLY |
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Install the water filler assembly with the bolt.
| 28. INSTALL OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Install the new O-ring to the oil level dipstick guide sub-assembly.
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Install the oil level dipstick guide sub-assembly with the bolt.
| 29. INSTALL OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK SUB-ASSEMBLY |
| 30. INSTALL IDLER PULLEY |
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Install the idler pulley with the 3 bolts.
| 31. INSTALL NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE |
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Install the No. 2 radiator hose with the clip.
| 32. INSTALL NO. 1 IGNITION COIL |
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Install the 3 No. 1 ignition coils with the 3 bolts.
Connect the 3 No. 1 ignition coil connectors.
| 33. INSTALL NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE |
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Install the No. 1 radiator hose with the 2 clips.
| 34. INSTALL WATER BY-PASS HOSE ASSEMBLY |
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Install the water by-pass hose assembly with the 2 clips.
| 35. INSTALL EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY |
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Install a new gasket to the cylinder head.
Insert the EGR valve into the stud bolt, rotate the EGR valve to avoid contact with the delivery pipe, and temporarily install the EGR valve.
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Connect the water by-pass hose.
Connect the EGR valve connector.
| 36. INSTALL NO. 1 INTAKE MANIFOLD INSULATOR |
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Temporarily install the intake manifold insulator with a new gasket, the 2 bolts and the nut.
| 37. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD |
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Install the stud bolt on the intake manifold.
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Install a new gasket on the intake manifold.
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Temporarily install the intake manifold with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
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Tighten the 4 bolts and 3 nuts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
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Connect the union to check valve hose with the hose clamp.
Connect the vacuum hose.
Connect the ventilation hose with the hose clamp.
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Tighten the 2 bolts.
Engage the 4 wire harness clamps and install the wire harness to the intake manifold.
Connect the vacuum sensor connector.
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Install the 2 water by-pass hoses on the intake manifold.
Connect the fuel vapor feed hose with the hose clamp.
Connect the vacuum switching valve connector
| 38. INSTALL THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY |
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Install the new gasket onto the intake manifold.
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Install the throttle with motor body assembly with the 3 bolts and nut.
Connect the throttle with motor body assembly connector.
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Connect the 2 water by-pass hoses with the 2 clips.
Install the 2 water by-pass hoses to the hose clamp.
| 39. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY |
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Temporarily install the generator assembly with the bolt.
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Temporarily install the fan belt adjusting bar with bolt A and bolt B.
Tighten bolt B with the generator assembly near the cylinder block.
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Install the 2 brackets with the 2 bolts.
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Connect the connector and wire harness clamps.
Install the terminal B with the nut.
Install the terminal cap.
| 40. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for CVT) |
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Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
Clean the 6 bolts and the 6 bolt holes.
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Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.
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Install the front drive plate spacer.
| *1 | Front Drive Spacer |
| *2 | Drive Plate |
| *3 | Rear Drive Plate Spacer |
Install the drive plate and rear drive plate spacer onto the crankshaft.
In several steps, uniformly install and tighten the 6 bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
| 41. INSTALL CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for CVT) |
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Confirm that 2 knock pins are on the transaxle contact surface of the engine cylinder block before transaxle installation.
| *1 | Knock Pin |
Apply clutch spline grease to the round of the crankshaft contact surface (*3) with the torque converter centerpiece.
| *2 | Crankshaft |
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Maintain the engine and CVT in a horizontal position, align the knock pins and holes*4, and tighten the 9 bolts shown the illustration.
| 42. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT (for CVT) |
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Clean and degrease the 6 drive plate and torque converter setting bolts.
Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads on the ends of the 6 torque converter set bolts.
| *1 | Adhesive |
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Use SST to hold the crankshaft pulley in place.
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Install the 6 torque converter set bolts.
| 43. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY |
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Install the starter assembly with the 2 bolts.
Connect the connector.
Connect the cable to terminal 30 with the nut.
Close the terminal cap.
| 44. INSTALL FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) |
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Using SST, hold the crankshaft.
Clean the 6 bolts and the 6 bolt holes.
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Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.
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Install the flywheel sub-assembly with the 6 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
| 45. INSTALL CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) |
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| *1 | Clutch disc |
| *2 | Flywheel |
Insert SST into the clutch disc assembly, and then insert them both into the flywheel sub-assembly.
| 46. INSTALL CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) |
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| *1 | Matchmark |
Align the matchmark on the clutch cover assembly with that on the flywheel sub-assembly.
Following the procedures shown in the illustration, tighten the 6 bolts in order, starting with the bolt located near the knock pin at the top.
| 47. INSPECT AND ADJUST CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) |
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Using a dial indicator with a roller instrument, check the diaphragm spring tip alignment.
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If the alignment is not as specified, using SST, adjust the diaphragm spring tip alignment.
| 48. INSTALL CLUTCH RELEASE WITH BEARING CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) |
Clean and degrease all installation surfaces for the clutch release with bearing cylinder assembly.
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Temporarily tighten the bleeder clutch release tube onto the clutch release with bearing cylinder assembly.
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Install the new clutch release with the bearing cylinder with the 3 new bolts.
Install the clutch tube boot onto the transaxle.
Install the release cylinder bleeder plug onto the clutch release bleeder.
Install the release cylinder bleeder plug cap.
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Temporarily tighten the bleeder clutch release tube onto the clutch release bleeder.
| *1 | Bleeder clutch release tube |
| *2 | Clutch release bleeder |
Temporarily tighten the 2 bolts and install the clutch release bleeder.
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Using a union nut wrench 10 mm, install the bleeder clutch release tube.
| 49. INSTALL CLUTCH RELEASE BLEEDER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) |
| *1 | Bleeder clutch release tube |
| *2 | Clutch release bleeder |
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Temporarily tighten the bleeder clutch release tube onto the clutch release bleeder.
Install the 2 bolts and clutch release bleeder.
Using a union nut wrench 10 mm, install the bleeder clutch release tube.
| 50. INSPECT CLUTCH PIPE LINE (for Manual Transaxle) |
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Using SST, apply pressure of 0.1 MPa to the clutch pipe location shown in the illustration and confirm that pressure is maintained for 15 seconds or more.
| 51. INSTALL CLUTCH RELEASE BLEEDER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) |
| *1 | Bleeder clutch release tube |
| *2 | Clutch release bleeder |
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Temporarily tighten the bleeder clutch release tube onto the clutch release bleeder.
Install the 2 bolts and clutch release bleeder.
Using a union nut wrench 10 mm, install the bleeder clutch release tube.
| 52. INSTALL BLEEDER TO ACCUMULATOR TUBE (for Manual Transaxle) |
Install the bleeder clutch release tube with the bolt.
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Using a union nut wrench 10 mm, install the bleeder clutch release tube.
| 53. INSTALL MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) |
Make sure that the knock pins are not loose, bent, damaged or scratched and then install the transaxle onto the engine with the contact surfaces of the engine and transaxle flat against each other.
Align the input shaft with the clutch disc and install the manual transaxle onto the engine.
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Install the 10 bolts.
| 54. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD |
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Place the 2 new gaskets and install the exhaust manifold, tightening the nuts and bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
| 55. INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR |
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Install the No. 1 exhaust manifold heat insulator, tightening the nuts and bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
| 56. INSTALL AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR |
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Using SST, install the air fuel ratio sensor to the exhaust manifold.
Install the wire harness clamp and connect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.
| 57. INSTALL MANIFOLD STAY |
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After temporarily tightening the manifold stay until the nut is firm against the exhaust manifold, fully tighten the manifold stay to the block with the 2 bolts and then fully tighten the nut on the exhaust manifold side.
| 58. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE |
Install the engine assembly with transaxle (Click here).