Complete the following procedure after the engine is installed in the vehicle
- With the ignition OFF or disconnected, crank the engine several times. Listen for any unusual noises or evidence that any parts are binding.
- Start the engine and listen for abnormal conditions.
- Check the vehicle oil pressure gauge or light and confirm that the engine has acceptable oil pressure.
- Run the engine at approximately 1000 RPM until the engine reaches normal operating temperature.
- While the engine continues to idle raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE»(ref-187771-S24456970052005090800000) .
- Inspect for oil, coolant and exhaust leaks while the engine is idling.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Perform the CKP variation learn. Refer to «CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SYSTEM VARIATION LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-158777-S13463010362003102000000) .
- Perform a final inspection for the proper engine oil and coolant levels.
- Road test the vehicle.
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE»(ref-187771-S24456970052005090800000) .
- Position the oil drain pan under the engine oil drain plug.
- Remove the engine oil drain plug.
- Clean and inspect the engine oil drain plug, repair or replace if necessary.
- Clean and inspect the engine oil drain plug sealing surface on the oil pan, repair or replace oil pan if necessary.
- Remove the oil filter.
- Clean and inspect the oil filter sealing area on the oil filter adapter, repair or replace if necessary.
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- Lightly oil the replacement oil filter gasket with clean oil. NOTE: Refer to «COMPONENT FASTENER TIGHTENING NOTICE»(ref-175132-S27295026372005041500000) .
- Install the new oil filter. Tighten Tighten the new oil filter to 3/4 to 1 full turn, after the oil filter gasket contacts the oil filter mounting surface. NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) .
- Install the engine oil drain plug. Tighten Tighten the engine oil drain plug to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to Maintenance.
- Inspect for oil leaks after engine start up.
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- Remove the oil drain plug.
- Drain the engine oil.
- Remove the oil filter.
- Remove the knock sensors.
- Drain the coolant.