Engine - 3.0L (4V): Removal & Installation Mercury Mariner II

REMOVAL

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-292146) article.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-292216) article.
3. Remove the 2 bolts and the accelerator cable snow shield.
4. Detach the speed control and accelerator cables from the throttle body.
5. Remove the 3 accelerator/speed control cable bracket bolts. Position the cables and brackets aside.
6. Remove the EGR tube fitting from the EGR valve.
7. Detach the transaxle vent tube pin-type retainer from the throttle body.
8. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.
9. Disconnect the vacuum harness tube fittings from the EGR valve and the EGR vacuum regulator.
10. Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) tube from the upper intake manifold.
11. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.
12. Disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator electrical connector.
13. Remove the nut from the EGR vacuum regulator stud bolt and detach the wiring retainer.
14. Disconnect the PCV, brake booster and vacuum harness tubes from the upper intake manifold.
15. Detach the 2 main engine control wiring harness electrical connectors from the upper intake manifold.
16. Disconnect and plug the 2 throttle body coolant hoses.
17. Remove the 8 bolts and the upper intake manifold. Remove and discard the gaskets.

INSTALLATION

1. Position the upper intake manifold and install the bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
2. Connect the 2 throttle body coolant hoses.
3. Attach the 2 main engine control wiring harness electrical connectors to the upper intake manifold.
4. Connect the PCV, brake booster and vacuum harness tubes to the upper intake manifold.
5. Attach the wiring retainer to the EGR vacuum regulator stud bolt and install the nut. Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
6. Connect the EGR vacuum regulator electrical connector.
7. Connect the IAC valve electrical connector and wiring harness retainer.
8. Connect the EVAP tube to the upper intake manifold.
9. Connect the vacuum harness tube fittings to the EGR valve and the EGR vacuum regulator.
10. Connect the TP sensor electrical connector and attach the wiring retainer.
11. Attach the transaxle vent tube pin-type retainer to the throttle body.
12. Install the EGR tube fitting to the EGR valve. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
13. Position the accelerator/speed control cables and brackets and install the 3 bolts. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
14. Attach the speed control and accelerator cables to the throttle body.
15. Install the accelerator cable snow shield and the 2 bolts. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
16. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-292216) article.

Scheme 45

1. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information refer to «FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-292213) article.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-292182) article.
3. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to «Upper Intake Manifold»(ref-292208-S08093307352008073100000) .
4. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
5. Disconnect the fuel supply tube quick connect coupling at the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to «FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-292213) article.
6. Disconnect the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor electrical connector and vacuum tube.
7. Disconnect the 6 fuel injector electrical connectors and the 2 wire shield pin-type retainers.
8. Remove the 8 lower intake manifold bolts and the lower intake manifold. Remove and discard the gaskets.

1. Position the lower intake manifold and install the bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
2. Connect the 6 fuel injector electrical connectors and the 2 wire shield pin-type retainers.
3. Connect the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor electrical connector and vacuum tube.
4. Connect the fuel supply tube quick connect coupling at the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to «FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-292213) article.
5. Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector.
6. Install the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to «Upper Intake Manifold»(ref-292208-S08093307352008073100000) .
7. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-292182) article.

1. Remove the LH ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE IGNITION - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-292217) article.
2. If equipped, remove the bolt and the engine lift bracket.
3. Remove the 2 bolts and the accelerator cable snow shield.
4. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube from the air cleaner outlet pipe.
5. Detach the upper radiator hose from the 2 retainers on the cooling fan shroud and position the hose aside.
6. Detach the 4 wiring retainers from the valve cover stud bolts.
7. Detach the 3 wiring retainers from the valve cover stud bolts and position the B+ cable aside.
8. Remove the 5 bolts, 8 stud bolts and the valve cover. Remove and discard the gasket.

1. Clean the valve cover, cylinder head and front cover sealing surfaces with metal surface prep and install a new valve cover gasket.
2. Apply a 5 mm (0.19 in) dot of silicone gasket sealant to the front cover-to-cylinder head joints.
3. Position the valve cover and install the bolts and stud bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
4. Attach the 3 wiring (B+ cable) retainers onto the valve cover stud bolts.
5. Attach the 4 wiring retainers to the valve cover stud bolts.
6. Attach the upper radiator hose to the 2 retainers on the cooling fan shroud.
7. Attach the crankcase ventilation tube to the air cleaner outlet pipe.
8. Install the accelerator cable snow shield and the 2 bolts. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
9. If equipped, install the engine lift bracket and the bolt. Tighten to 118 Nm (87 lb-ft).
10. Install the LH ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE IGNITION - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-292217) article.

1. Remove the RH ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE IGNITION - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-292217) article.
2. Remove the PCV tube.
3. Disconnect the radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connector and detach the 5 wiring retainers from the stud bolts.
4. Remove the nut and the radio ignition interference capacitor.
5. Remove the 2 nuts and position the engine control wiring harness shield aside.
6. Remove the 3 bolts, 10 stud bolts and the valve cover. Remove and discard the gasket.

1. Clean the valve cover, cylinder head and front cover sealing surfaces with metal surface prep and install a new valve cover gasket.
2. Apply a 5 mm (0.19 in) dot of silicone gasket sealant to the front cover-to-cylinder head joints.
3. Position the valve cover and install the 3 bolts and 10 stud bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
4. Position the engine control wiring harness shield and install the 2 nuts. Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
5. Install the radio ignition interference capacitor and the nut. Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
6. Attach the wiring retainers to the stud bolts and connect the radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connector.
7. Install the PCV tube.
8. Install the RH ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE IGNITION - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-292217) article.

Scheme 46

Scheme 47

1. For additional information, refer to the procedures in this article.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-292146) article.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to «ACCESSORY DRIVE - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-292198) article.
3. Use the special tool to hold the crankshaft pulley and remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
4. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley.

1. Lubricate the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
2. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the end of the keyway slot.
3. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft pulley.
4. Install the bolt and washer. Using the special tool to hold the crankshaft pulley, tighten the bolt in 4 stages: Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft). Stage 2: Loosen one full turn. Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft). Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
5. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to «ACCESSORY DRIVE - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-292198) article.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-292146) article.
2. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to «Crankshaft Pulley»(ref-292208-S34199124562008073100000) .
3. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.

1. Apply clean engine oil to the seal lip and seal bore before installing the seal.
2. Using the special tools, install a new crankshaft front seal.
3. Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to «Crankshaft Pulley»(ref-292208-S34199124562008073100000) .

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-292146) article.
2. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - CD4E»(ref-292152) article.
3. Remove the bolts and the flexplate. To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-292146) article.
2. Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to «Flexplate»(ref-292208-S37130438422008073100000) .
3. Using the special tools, remove and discard the crankshaft rear oil seal.

1. Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
2. Install the flexplate. For additional information, refer to «Flexplate»(ref-292208-S37130438422008073100000) .

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-292146) article.
2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to «FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-292213) article.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-292182) article.
4. Remove the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to «Lower End Components - Exploded View»(ref-292208-S36123332182008073100000) and «Crankshaft Front Seal»(ref-292208-S05831338742008073100000) .
5. Remove the generator bolt and the 2 nuts.
6. Remove the stud and position the generator away from the engine.
7. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
8. Remove the bolt and the LH accessory drive belt idler pulley.
9. Remove the bolt and the center accessory drive belt idler pulley.
10. Remove the 3 RH accessory drive belt idler pulley and bracket bolts. Detach the wiring harness retainer and remove the idler pulley assembly.
11. Detach the wiring harness retainer, remove the nut and the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector bracket.
12. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
13. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
14. Remove the LH and RH valve covers. For additional information, refer to «Valve Cover - LH»(ref-292208-S25757838982008073100000) and «Valve Cover - RH»(ref-292208-S20437460152008073100000) .
15. Remove the engine support insulator. For additional information, refer to «Engine Support Insulators»(ref-292208-S08505690922008073100000) .
16. Disconnect the A/C pressure switch electrical connector.
17. Detach the 2 wire harness retainers from the speed control actuator mounting studs.
18. Remove the 3 nuts and position the speed control actuator aside.
19. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
20. Remove the 14 bolts, 2 stud bolts and the engine front cover. Remove and discard the gaskets.

1. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of sealant. Clean all sealing surfaces with metal surface prep and install new gaskets.
2. Apply a 6 mm (0.23 in) diameter dot of silicone gasket and sealer to the cylinder block, lower cylinder block, cylinder head and oil pan mating surfaces.
3. Position the engine front cover and install the bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). Item Part Number Description 1 W710030 Stud, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M6 x 1 x 20 / M8 x 1.25 x 47.5 2 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5 3 W708222 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 64 4 W708222 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 64 5 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5 6 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5 7 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5 8 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5 9 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5 10 W708221 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 115 11 W708221 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 115 12 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5 13 W710030 Stud, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M6 x 1 x 20 / M8 x 1.25 x 47.5 14 W708222 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 64 15 W708221 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 115 16 W701525 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 47.5
4. Install the 2 oil pan-to-front cover bolts. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
5. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil. Install the plug and tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
6. Install the speed control actuator and 3 nuts. Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
7. Attach the 2 wire harness retainers to the speed control actuator mounting studs.
8. Connect the A/C pressure switch electrical connector.
9. Install the engine support insulator. For additional information, refer to «Engine Support Insulators»(ref-292208-S08505690922008073100000) .
10. Install the LH and RH valve covers. For additional information, refer to «Valve Cover - LH»(ref-292208-S25757838982008073100000) and «Valve Cover - RH»(ref-292208-S20437460152008073100000) .
11. Connect the CMP electrical connector.
12. Connect the CKP electrical connector.
13. Install the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector bracket and the nut. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in). Attach the wiring harness retainer.
14. Position the RH accessory drive belt idler pulley and bracket and attach the wiring harness retainer. Install the 3 bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
15. Install the center accessory drive belt idler pulley. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
16. Install the LH accessory drive belt idler pulley. Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
17. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the bolt. Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
18. Position the generator and install the stud. Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
19. Install the generator bolt and 2 nuts. Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
20. Install the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to «Lower End Components - Exploded View»(ref-292208-S36123332182008073100000) and «Crankshaft Front Seal»(ref-292208-S05831338742008073100000) .
21. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
22. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-292182) article.

1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to «Engine Front Cover»(ref-292208-S18478019702008073100000) .
2. Remove the ignition pulse wheel.
3. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt.
4. Remove the LH and RH spark plugs. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE IGNITION - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-292217) article.
5. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to position the crankshaft keyway in the 11 o'clock position and position the camshafts in the correct position. This will position the No. 1 cylinder at top dead center (TDC). Verify that the camshafts are correctly located. If not, rotate the crankshaft one additional turn and recheck.
6. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 120 degrees to the 3 o'clock position to locate the RH camshafts in the neutral position.
7. Verify that the RH camshafts are in the neutral position.
8. Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm. Remove the bolts. Remove the tensioner. Remove the tensioner arm.
9. Remove the bolts, RH timing chain guide and the timing chain.
10. Rotate the crankcase clockwise 600 degrees (1-2/3 turns) to position the crankcase keyway in the 11 o'clock position. This will position the LH camshafts in the neutral position.
11. Verify the LH camshafts are in the neutral position.
12. Remove the LH timing chain and tensioner arm. Remove the bolts. Remove the tensioner. Remove the tensioner arm.
13. Remove the LH timing chain and timing chain guide.
14. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and the crankshaft sprockets.

1. Install the crankshaft sprockets with the timing marks out.
2. Position the chain tensioner in a soft-jawed vise.
3. Hold the chain tensioner ratchet lock mechanism away from the ratchet stem with a small pick.
4. Slowly compress the timing chain tensioner.
5. Retain the tensioner piston with a 1.5 mm (0.05 in) wire or paper clip.
6. If timing marks in the timing chains are not evident, use a permanent-type marker to mark the crankshaft and camshaft timing marks on the LH and RH timing chains. Mark any link to use as the crankshaft timing mark. Starting with the crankshaft timing mark, count 29 links and mark the link. Continue counting to link 42 and mark the link.
7. Verify that the LH camshafts are correctly positioned.
8. Position the LH timing chain and guide and install the bolts. Align the marks on the timing chain with the marks on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
9. Install the LH timing chain tensioner arm and the LH timing chain tensioner. Install the tensioner arm. Position the tensioner. Install the bolts. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
10. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt and rotate the crankshaft clockwise 120 degrees until the crankshaft keyway is in the 3 o'clock position.
11. Verify that the RH camshafts are correctly positioned.
12. Install the RH timing chain and chain guide and install the bolts. Align the marks on the timing chain with the marks on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
13. Install the RH timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm. Install the tensioner arm. Position the tensioner. Install the bolts. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
14. Remove the LH and RH timing chain tensioner piston retaining wires.
15. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise 120 degrees to TDC.
16. Verify the timing with the following steps. There should be 12 chain links between the camshaft timing marks. There should be 27 chain links between the camshaft and the crankshaft timing marks. There should be 30 chain links between the camshaft and the crankshaft timing marks.
17. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
18. Install the ignition pulse wheel.
19. Install the LH and RH spark plugs. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE IGNITION - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-292217) article.
20. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to «Engine Front Cover»(ref-292208-S18478019702008073100000) .

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1. For additional information, refer to the procedures in this article.

Camshafts - LH

Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Installer, Camshaft Oil Seal 303-464 (T94P-6256-BH) Installer, Camshaft Pulley 303-458 (T94P-6312-AH3), part of 303-S455 Installer, Power Steering Pump Pulley 211-185 (T91P-3A733-A) Plate, Water Pump Pulley 303-456 (T94P-6312-AH1), part of 303-S455 Protector, Camshaft Oil Seal 303-463 (T94P-6256-AH) Protector, Water Pump Shaft 303-457 (T94P-6312-AH2), part of 303-S455 Remover, Crankshaft Vibration Damper 303-009 (T58P-6316-D) Remover, Oil Seal 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Spacer, Water Pump Pulley 303-459 (T94P-6312-AH4), part of 303-S455

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Material

1. Remove the coolant pump belt. For additional information refer to «ACCESSORY DRIVE - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-292198) article.
2. Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to «Timing Drive Components»(ref-292208-S12188807032008073100000) .
3. Using the special tools, remove the coolant pump pulley.
4. Using the special tools, remove and discard the camshaft oil seal.
5. Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft oil seal retainer. Discard the press-in-place gasket.
6. If necessary, mark the camshaft bearing cap position and orientation as shown in the illustration.
7. Loosen the bolts evenly in the sequence shown. Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (1L and 6L). Remove the remaining camshaft bearing caps. Remove the camshafts from the cylinder head.

1. Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil and carefully position the camshafts into the cylinder head. Align the camshafts as shown.
2. Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil and install the bearing caps. Loosely install the bolts.
3. Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing thrust caps with clean engine oil and install the bearing thrust caps. Loosely install the bolts.
4. Install the bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
5. Install the camshaft oil seal retainer and the 2 bolts. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
6. Using the special tools, install the camshaft oil seal.
7. Install the special tool in the camshaft as shown in the illustration. Adjust the collar on the special tool screw to get the best thread engagement in the rear of the camshaft.
8. Position the coolant pump pulley over the previously installed special tool and on the end of the camshaft. Install the special tools as shown in the illustration. Using the special tools, install a new service coolant pump pulley flush with the end of the camshaft.
9. Install the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to «Timing Drive Components»(ref-292208-S12188807032008073100000) .
10. Install the coolant pump belt. For additional information refer to «ACCESSORY DRIVE - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-292198) article.

Camshafts - RH

Material

1. Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to «Timing Drive Components»(ref-292208-S12188807032008073100000) .
2. If necessary, mark the camshaft bearing cap position and orientation as shown in the illustration.
3. Loosen the bolts evenly in the sequence shown. Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (5R and 1R). Remove the remaining camshaft bearing caps. Remove the camshafts from the cylinder head.

1. Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil and carefully position the camshafts into the cylinder head. Align the camshafts as shown.
2. Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil and install the bearing caps. Loosely install the bolts.
3. Lubricate the bearing surfaces of the camshaft bearing thrust caps with clean engine oil and install the bearing thrust caps. Loosely install the bolts.
4. Install the bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
5. Install the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to «Timing Drive Components»(ref-292208-S12188807032008073100000) .

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-292146) article.
2. Remove the LH and RH valve covers. For additional information, refer to «Valve Cover - LH»(ref-292208-S25757838982008073100000) and «Valve Cover - RH»(ref-292208-S20437460152008073100000) .
3. Remove the 6 spark plugs. To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
4. Remove the RH splash shield. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
5. Rotate the crankshaft until the camshaft lobe is pointing directly away from the roller follower.
6. Using the special tool, remove the roller followers.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Remove the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to «Camshaft Roller Follower»(ref-292208-S19531254032008073100000) .
2. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters with clean engine oil.

1. Remove the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to «Camshaft Roller Follower»(ref-292208-S19531254032008073100000) .
2. Pressurize the cylinder using compressed air.
3. Using the special tool, remove the key, retainer and the valve spring.
4. Remove the valve seal.

1. Using the special tool, install the valve seal.
2. Using the special tool, install the valve spring, retainer and key.
3. Install the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to «Camshaft Roller Follower»(ref-292208-S19531254032008073100000) .

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-292146) article.
2. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to «Lower Intake Manifold»(ref-292208-S25355313702008073100000) .
3. Remove the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-292200) article.
4. Remove the RH camshafts. For additional information, refer to «Valve Train Components - Exploded View»(ref-292208-S20534653102008073100000) and «Camshafts - RH»(ref-292208-S11979362062008073100000) .
5. Remove the camshaft roller followers.
6. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.
7. Remove the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-292156) article.
8. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown.
9. Remove the cylinder head and support the cylinder head on a bench with the head gasket side up. Discard the gasket and the bolts.
10. Inspect all areas of the deck face with a straightedge and feeler gauge. The cylinder head must not have depressions deeper than 0.0254 mm (0.001 in) across a 38.1 mm (1.5 in) square area, or scratches more than 0.0254 mm (0.001 in).

1. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the head gasket. Clean all surfaces with metal surface prep.
2. Position a new gasket and the cylinder head.
3. Install the bolts and tighten in 6 stages in the sequence shown. Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). Stage 2: Tighten bolts 90 degrees. Stage 3: Loosen one full turn. Stage 4: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). Stage 5: Tighten 90 degrees. Stage 6: Tighten 90 degrees.
4. Install the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-292156) article.
5. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters. Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters with clean engine oil.
6. Install the camshaft roller followers. Lubricate the camshaft roller followers with clean engine oil.
7. Install the RH camshafts. For additional information, refer to «Valve Train Components - Exploded View»(ref-292208-S20534653102008073100000) and «Camshafts - RH»(ref-292208-S11979362062008073100000) .
8. Install the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-292200) article.
9. Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to «Lower Intake Manifold»(ref-292208-S25355313702008073100000) .

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-292146) article.
2. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to «Lower Intake Manifold»(ref-292208-S25355313702008073100000) .
3. Remove the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-292200) article.
4. Remove the LH camshafts. For additional information, refer to «Valve Train Components - Exploded View»(ref-292208-S20534653102008073100000) and «Camshafts - LH»(ref-292208-S03711571042008073100000) .
5. Remove the camshaft roller followers.
6. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.
7. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-292156) article.
8. Remove the 4 upper radiator support bracket bolts.
9. Remove the oil level indicator.
10. Remove the stud bolt and then remove the oil level indicator tube. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
11. Remove the 3 bolts and position the coolant pump aside.
12. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown.
13. Remove the cylinder head and support the cylinder head on a bench with the head gasket side up. Discard the gasket and the bolts.
14. Inspect all areas of the deck face with a straightedge and feeler gauge. The cylinder head must not have depressions deeper than 0.0254 mm (0.001 in) across a 38.1 mm (1.5 in) square area, or scratches more than 0.0254 mm (0.001 in).

1. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the head gasket. Clean all surfaces with metal surface prep.
2. Position a new gasket and the cylinder head.
3. Install the bolts and tighten in 6 stages in the sequence shown. Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). Stage 2: Tighten bolts 90 degrees. Stage 3: Loosen one full turn. Stage 4: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). Stage 5: Tighten 90 degrees. Stage 6: Tighten 90 degrees.
4. Position the coolant pump and install the bolts. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
5. Install the oil level indicator tube and the stud bolt. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
6. Install the oil level indicator.
7. Install the 4 upper radiator support bracket bolts. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
8. Install the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-292156) article.
9. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters. Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters with clean engine oil.
10. Install the camshaft roller followers. Lubricate the camshaft roller followers with clean engine oil.
11. Install the camshafts. For additional information, refer to «Valve Train Components - Exploded View»(ref-292208-S20534653102008073100000) and «Camshafts - LH»(ref-292208-S03711571042008073100000) .
12. Install the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-292200) article.
13. Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to «Lower Intake Manifold»(ref-292208-S25355313702008073100000) .

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Scheme 53

1. For additional information, refer to the procedures in this article.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-292146) article.
2. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-292156) article.
3. Drain the engine oil and install the drain plug. Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
4. Remove and discard the oil filter.
5. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
6. Remove the 10 bolts, 5 stud bolts and the oil pan. Remove and discard the oil pan gasket.

1. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the oil pan gasket. Clean all sealing surfaces with metal surface prep and install a new oil pan gasket.
2. Apply a 10 mm (0.40 in) diameter dot of silicone sealant to the areas indicated.
3. Position the oil pan and loosely install the bolts and stud bolts.
4. Install the 2 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
5. Tighten the oil pan-to-engine bolts and stud bolts in the sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
6. Install a new oil filter. Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.
7. Install the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-292156) article.
8. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-292146) article.
2. Remove the oil pan. For additional information, refer to «Engine Lubrication Components - Exploded View»(ref-292208-S19086476792008073100000) and «Oil Pan»(ref-292208-S11754641092008073100000) .
3. Remove the bolts, nut and the oil pump screen and pickup tube. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

1. Install a new O-ring seal on the oil pump screen and pickup tube. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
2. Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube. Position the oil pump screen and pickup tube. Install the bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in). Install the nut and tighten in 2 stages. Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in). Stage 2: Tighten 45 degrees.
3. Install the oil pan. For additional information, refer to «Oil Pan»(ref-292208-S11754641092008073100000) .

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-292146) article.
2. Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube. For additional information, refer to «Engine Lubrication Components - Exploded View»(ref-292208-S19086476792008073100000) and «Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube»(ref-292208-S11587548092008073100000) .
3. Remove the 7 nuts and the oil pan baffle. To install tighten the oil pan baffle nuts in 2 stages. Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in). Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-292146) article.
2. Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to «Timing Drive Components»(ref-292208-S12188807032008073100000) .
3. Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube. For additional information, refer to «Engine Lubrication Components - Exploded View»(ref-292208-S19086476792008073100000) and «Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube»(ref-292208-S11587548092008073100000) .
4. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown.

1. Position the oil pump and install the bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
2. Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube. For additional information, refer to «Engine Lubrication Components - Exploded View»(ref-292208-S19086476792008073100000) and «Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube»(ref-292208-S11587548092008073100000) .
3. Install the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to «Timing Drive Components»(ref-292208-S12188807032008073100000) .

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-292146) article.
2. Remove the pin-type retainer, 5 bolts and the RH lower splash shield. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
3. Remove the engine oil filter. To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.
4. Disconnect the engine oil pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector.
5. Remove the EOP switch. To install, tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Apply Thread Sealant with PTFE to the EOP switch threads.

1. Detach the upper radiator hose from the 2 retaining clips on the cooling fan shroud. Position the hose aside.
2. Remove the 4 upper radiator support bracket bolts. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
3. Remove the oil level indicator.
4. Remove the stud bolt and then remove the oil level indicator tube by guiding it between the radiator support and the cooling fan. Remove and discard the O-ring seal. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to «Lower Intake Manifold»(ref-292208-S25355313702008073100000) .
2. Remove the engine support insulator bracket bolt. To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
3. Install the special tools. Position the 2 universal adapter brackets on top of the cylinder block. Install 2 M8 x 1.25 x 36 mm (1.41 in) bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in). Position the universal lifting bracket onto the 2 universal adapter brackets. Fasten the universal lifting bracket to the 2 universal adapter brackets with a suitable nut and bolt.
4. Using the special tools, lift the engine 12 mm (0.47 in).
5. Remove the nut and ground wire eyelet from the engine support insulator bracket stud. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
6. Remove the 3 nuts and the engine support insulator bracket. To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
7. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine support insulator. To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Engine Lifting Bracket Set 303-1140 Front Drive Halfshaft Remover 205-241 (T86P-3514-A) Lifting Brackets, Engine 303-050 (T70P-6000) Powertrain Lift with Tilting Plate 014-00765 Remover, Halfshaft (Plate) 205-290 (T89P-3514-B) (use with 205-043) Slide Hammer 101-001 Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent Tie-Rod End Remover 211-105 (T85M-3395-A) Universal Adapter Brackets 014-0001

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Scheme 57

All vehicles

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-292146) article.
2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to «FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-292213) article.
3. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-292182) article.
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe and air cleaner. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-292216) article.
5. Remove the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to «WHEELS AND TIRES»(ref-292150) article.
6. Remove the lower splash shields.
7. Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector and the 2 wiring harness retainers.
8. Remove the 4 bolts and the lateral support crossmember.
9. Remove and discard the 6 exhaust Y-pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
10. Detach the exhaust hanger and remove the exhaust Y-pipe.
11. Remove the LH and RH brake hose retainers and ABS sensor wiring harness bolts.
12. Remove the LH and RH stabilizer link-to-strut nuts.
13. Remove the LH and RH tie-rod end nuts.
14. Using the special tool, separate the LH and RH tie-rod ends from the steering knuckles.
15. Remove the LH and RH lower ball joint pinch bolts and nuts. Separate the steering knuckles from the lower ball joints.
16. Using the special tools, separate the LH halfshaft from the transaxle. Support the halfshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
17. Using the special tools, separate the RH halfshaft from the intermediate shaft. Support the halfshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
18. Remove the 2 intermediate shaft retaining nuts. Remove the intermediate shaft.
19. Remove and discard the 6 front driveshaft-to-PTU bolts and washers. Position the driveshaft aside and support with mechanic's wire.
20. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
21. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-292200) article.
22. Drain the engine oil and install the drain plug. Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
23. Disconnect the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector.
24. Remove the 3 bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
25. Remove the 3 accessory drive belt idler pulley assembly bolts. Detach the wiring harness retainer and remove the idler pulley assembly.
26. Remove the front roll restrictor bolt and the 2 bolts for the engine support cross brace.
27. Remove the rear nut and the engine support crossmember. Discard the nut.
28. Disconnect the 2 transmission cooler tubes (1 shown).
29. Loosen the transaxle cooler tube fitting. Remove the bracket bolt and the transaxle cooler tube.
30. Disconnect the EGR tube fitting from the converter.
31. Remove the 2 bolts and the accelerator cable snow shield.
32. Disconnect the accelerator cable and the speed control actuator cable. Remove the 2 accelerator cable bracket bolts.
33. Remove the bolt and position the cables and brackets aside.
34. Disconnect the upper and lower radiator hoses.
35. Disconnect the heater hoses and the throttle body coolant hose.
36. Detach the transaxle vent tube retainer from the throttle body.
37. Disconnect the fuel supply tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to «FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-292213) article.
38. Disconnect the gearshift cable from the transaxle.
39. Disconnect the wire harness retainer from the shift cable bracket, remove the 2 remaining bolts, and position the cable and bracket aside.
40. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback EGR sensor electrical connector and detach the pin-type retainer.
41. Disconnect the EGR tube fitting and remove the EGR tube and the differential pressure feedback EGR sensor as an assembly.
42. Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge valve tube from the intake manifold.
43. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum tube from the intake manifold.
44. Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor vacuum tube and electrical connector.
45. Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors and remove the nut.
46. Remove the bolt and detach the ground wire.
47. Remove the nut and disconnect the cable from the power distribution box.
48. Disconnect the electrical connector from the power distribution box.
49. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground wire and the electrical connector.
50. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the battery tray bracket.
51. Remove the nut and disconnect the wire from the battery cable.
52. Remove the nut and the ground wire from the engine mount stud.
53. If equipped, disconnect the engine block heater electrical connector.
54. Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector and remove the bolt and the OSS sensor.
55. Remove the torque converter inspection cover.
56. Remove the 4 torque converter nuts.
57. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
58. Remove the 2 nuts and the transaxle-to-engine stud.
59. Using the special tools, secure the engine and transaxle to the powertrain lift.
60. Remove the RH transaxle support insulator bolt.
61. Remove the bolt, nuts and the RH transaxle support insulator.
62. Remove the rear transaxle support bolt.
63. Remove the 3 engine support bracket nuts and the bolt. Remove the engine support bracket.
64. Lower the powertrain from the vehicle.
65. Disconnect the LH heated exhaust gas oxygen (HEGO) sensor and LH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors. Detach the 3 pin-type retainers from the transaxle support bracket.
66. Disconnect the transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
67. Disconnect the transaxle electronic control switch electrical connector.
68. Detach the wiring harness from the bracket.
69. Disconnect the turbine speed sensor (TSS) electrical connector. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
70. Disconnect the RH HO2S electrical connector.
71. Remove the 6 RH exhaust manifold nuts and the manifold. Discard the nuts and gasket.
72. Remove and discard the 6 RH exhaust manifold studs.
73. Remove the 6 bolts and the halfshaft support bracket.
74. Remove the bolt, detach the pin-type retainer and position the power transfer unit (PTU) vent tube aside.
75. Remove the 3 PTU bolts.
76. Remove the bolt and the PTU.
77. Remove the nut and detach wiring harness retainer.
78. Remove the 2 stud bolts and position the EGR regulator aside.
79. Install the lower half of the special tool.
80. Install the upper half of the special tool.
81. Install the special tools to the front of the RH cylinder head.
82. Install the special tools to the rear of the LH cylinder head.
83. Using the special tools and a suitable engine crane, remove the engine and transaxle from the lift table.
84. Remove the 5 remaining transaxle-to-engine bolts (3 shown).
85. Using the special tools and a suitable engine crane, separate the engine and transaxle.

Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Plate, Water Pump Pulley 303-456 (T94P-6312-AH1), part of 303-S455 Protector, Water Pump Shaft 303-457 (T94P-6312-AH2), part of 303-S455 Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal 303-519 (T95P-6701-EH) Remover, Crankshaft Vibration Damper 303-009 (T58P-6316-D) Remover, Oil Seal 303-409 (T92C-6700CH) Slide Hammer 307-005 (T59L-100-B) Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor 303-476 (T94P-9472-A) Strap Wrench 303-D055 (D85L-6000-A)

Material

Note. For additional information, refer to the exploded view under the assembly procedure in this article.

All vehicles

1. Remove the bolts and the flexplate.
2. Remove the engine-to-transaxle separator plate.
3. Using the special tools, remove and discard the crankshaft rear oil seal.
4. Mount the engine on a suitable stand.
5. Detach the wiring harness connectors from the upper intake manifold.
6. Detach the wiring harness retainer, remove the nut and the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector bracket.
7. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainers.
8. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum regulator electrical connector.
9. Remove the 2 wiring harness retaining nuts.
10. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve and the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connectors. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
11. Remove the PCV tube.
12. Disconnect the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor electrical connector and vacuum tube.
13. Disconnect the throttle body coolant hose.
14. Remove the bolts and upper intake manifold. Discard the gaskets.
15. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
16. Disconnect the RH coil-on-plug electrical connectors. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
17. Disconnect the radio interference capacitor electrical connector. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
18. Disconnect the LH coil-on-plug electrical connectors. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
19. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor (CMP) and engine oil pressure (EOP) switch electrical connectors. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
20. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
21. Remove the nut and the B+ wire from the generator.
22. Disconnect the 6 fuel injector electrical connectors.
23. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers (1 shown). Remove the fuel charging wiring harness from the engine.
24. Remove the nut and detach the 4 wiring harness retainers. Remove the B+ harness from the engine.
25. Remove the bolts and the lower intake manifold. Discard the gaskets.
26. Remove the bolts and the 6 coil-on-plugs.
27. Disconnect the RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
28. Remove the 6 nuts, the RH exhaust manifold and the gasket. Discard the gasket and nuts.
29. Remove and discard the 6 RH exhaust manifold studs.
30. Remove the bolts and the halfshaft support bracket.
31. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and the generator.
32. Remove the 3 bolts and the A/C compressor bracket.
33. Remove the EOP switch and, if equipped, the block heater.
34. Remove the stud bolt and the oil level indicator and tube. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
35. Using the special tool, remove the HO2S.
36. Remove the nuts, the LH exhaust manifold and the gasket. Discard the gasket and nuts.
37. Remove and discard the 6 LH exhaust manifold studs.
38. Remove and discard the oil filter.
39. Cut and discard the coolant pump belt.
40. Using the special tools, remove the coolant pump pulley.
41. Disconnect the 2 hoses and remove the thermostat housing.
42. Remove the nut, stud bolt and the coolant bypass tube.
43. Disconnect the coolant pump hose from the cylinder block outlet.
44. Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump.
45. Remove the nut and the radio interference capacitor.
46. Remove the bolts and the RH valve cover. Discard the gasket.
47. Remove the bolts and the LH valve cover. Discard the gasket.
48. Remove the bolts, studs and the oil pan. Discard the gasket.
49. Remove the bolts, nut and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
50. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
51. Remove the nuts and the oil pan baffle.
52. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner, LH and center idler pulley.
53. Use the special tool to hold the crankshaft pulley and remove the bolt.
54. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley.
55. Remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
56. Remove the 14 bolts, 2 stud bolts and the front cover. Discard the gaskets.
57. Remove the ignition pulse wheel.
58. Remove the LH and RH spark plugs.
59. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt.
60. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to position the crankshaft keyway in the 11 o'clock position and position the camshafts in the correct position. This will position the No. 1 cylinder at top dead center (TDC). Verify that the camshafts are correctly located. If not, rotate the crankshaft one additional turn and recheck.
61. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 120 degrees to the 3 o'clock position to position the RH camshafts in the neutral position.
62. Verify that the RH camshafts are in the neutral position.
63. Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm. Remove the 2 bolts. Remove the tensioner. Remove the tensioner arm.
64. Remove the bolts, RH timing chain guide and the timing chain.
65. Rotate the crankcase clockwise 600 degrees (1-2/3 turns) to position the crankcase keyway in the 11 o'clock position. This will position the LH camshafts in the neutral position.
66. Verify the LH camshafts are in the neutral position.
67. Remove the LH timing chain and tensioner arm. Remove the 2 bolts. Remove the tensioner. Remove the tensioner arm.
68. Remove the LH timing chain and timing chain guide.
69. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and the crankshaft sprocket.
70. Remove the 4 bolts in the sequence shown. Remove the oil pump.
71. Using the special tools, remove the camshaft oil seal and discard.
72. Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft oil seal retainer. Discard the press-in-place gasket.
73. If necessary, mark the camshaft bearing cap position and orientation as shown in the illustration.
74. Loosen the bolts evenly in the sequence shown. Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (1L and 6L). Remove the remaining camshaft bearing caps. Remove the camshafts from the cylinder head.
75. If necessary, mark the camshaft bearing cap position and orientation as shown in the illustration.
76. Loosen the bolts evenly in the sequence shown. Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (5R and 1R). Remove the remaining camshaft bearing caps. Remove the camshafts from the cylinder head.
77. Remove the LH and RH camshaft roller followers. Mark the location of the roller followers, using a permanent-type marker.
78. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.
79. Loosen the bolts in the indicated sequence and remove the LH and RH cylinder heads. Discard the bolts and the gaskets.
80. Support the cylinder head on a bench with the head gasket side up.
81. Inspect all areas of the deck face with a straightedge and feeler gauge. The cylinder head must not have depressions deeper than 0.0254 mm (0.001 in) across a 38.1 mm (1.5 in) square area, or scratches more than 0.0254 mm (0.001 in).
82. Remove the bolts and the oil separator cover. Discard the gasket.
83. Remove the crankshaft key.

All vehicles

1. Using the special tools, align the engine with the transaxle.
2. Install the 5 transaxle-to-engine bolts (3 shown). Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
3. Using the special tools, secure the engine and transaxle to the powertrain lift.
4. Install the EGR regulator and the 2 stud bolts. Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
5. Attach the wiring harness retainer and install the nut. Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
6. Position the power transfer unit (PTU) and install the bolt. Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
7. Install the 3 PTU bolts. Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
8. Install the PTU vent tube, the pin-type retainer and the bolt. Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
9. Install the halfshaft support bracket and the 6 bolts. Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
10. Install 6 new RH exhaust manifold studs. Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
11. Using a new gasket, install the RH exhaust manifold and 6 new nuts. Tighten in the sequence shown to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
12. Connect the RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
13. Connect the turbine speed sensor (TSS) electrical connector. Attach the wiring harness retainer.
14. Attach the transaxle control harness to the bracket.
15. Connect the transaxle wiring harness electronic control switch electrical connector.
16. Connect the transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
17. Attach the pin-type retainers to the transaxle support bracket and connect the HO2S and catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.
18. Position the powertrain into the vehicle.
19. Install the engine support bracket, the bolt and the 3 nuts. Tighten the nuts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft) and the bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
20. Install the rear transaxle support through bolt. Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
21. Position the RH transaxle support insulator and install the bolt and nuts. Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
22. Install the RH transaxle support insulator through bolt. Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
23. Install the transaxle-to-engine stud and 2 nuts. Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
24. Apply a 10 mm (0.39 in) dot of silicone gasket and sealant to the front cover-to-cylinder block sealing surface.
25. Position the oil pan and gasket and loosely install the bolts and stud bolts.
26. Install the 2 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
27. Tighten the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
28. Install the 4 torque converter nuts. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
29. Install the torque converter inspection cover.
30. Install the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor and the bolt and connect the electrical connector. Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
31. If equipped, connect the engine block heater electrical connector.
32. Install the ground wire eyelet and nut to the engine mount stud. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
33. Install the wire and nut to the battery cable. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
34. Attach the wiring harness retainers from the battery tray bracket.
35. Position the ground strap and the electrical connector and install the bolts. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
36. Connect the electrical connector to the power distribution box.
37. Install the cable and the nut. Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
38. Attach the ground wire and install the bolt. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
39. Position the wiring and install the nut. Connect the PCM electrical connectors. Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
40. Connect the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor electrical connector and vacuum tube.
41. Connect the brake booster vacuum tube.
42. Connect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) purge valve tube to the intake manifold.
43. Position the EGR tube and loosely install the fittings. Tighten the EGR tube-to-EGR valve fitting to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
44. Connect the differential pressure feedback EGR sensor electrical connector and attach the pin-type retainer.
45. Position the shift cable and bracket in place, install the bolts and install the wiring harness retainer. Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
46. Connect the gearshift cable to the transaxle.
47. Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainer to the gearshift cable bracket.
48. Connect the fuel supply tube quick connect coupling at the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to «FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-292213) article.
49. Attach the transaxle vent tube retainer to the throttle body.
50. Connect the heater hoses and the throttle body coolant hose.
51. Connect the upper and lower radiator hoses.
52. Position the accelerator and speed control cables and bracket. Install the nut. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
53. Position the bracket and install the bolts. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in). Connect the accelerator cable and the speed control actuator cable.
54. Position the accelerator cable snow shield and install the bolts. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
55. Tighten the EGR tube-to-RH catalytic converter fitting to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
56. Install the transaxle cooler tube and the bracket bolt. Tighten the bolt to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft), tighten the fitting to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
57. Connect the 2 transmission cooler tubes (1 shown).
58. Install the cross brace and the new nut finger tight.
59. Install the 2 bolts for the cross brace and the bolt for the front roll restrictor. Tighten the 2 cross brace bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft). Tighten the front roll restrictor bolt to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
60. Tighten the cross brace nut to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
61. Position the RH accessory drive belt idler pulley and bracket and attach the wiring harness retainer. Install the 3 bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
62. Install the A/C compressor and the bolts. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
63. Connect the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector.
64. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and install the accessory drive belt.
65. Align the index-marks made during removal and install 6 new front driveshaft-to-PTU bolts and washers. Tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
66. Install the intermediate shaft and the 2 nuts. Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
67. Install the RH halfshaft onto the intermediate shaft.
68. Install the LH halfshaft into the transaxle.
69. Attach the LH and RH lower ball joints to the steering knuckles and install the pinch bolts and nuts. Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
70. Install the LH and RH tie-rod ends and nuts. Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
71. Install the LH and RH stabilizer link-to-strut nuts. Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
72. Install the LH and RH brake hose retainers and ABS sensor wiring harness bolts. Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
73. Install the Y-pipe and the 2 new exhaust flange-to-RH catalytic converter nuts. Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).
74. Install the 2 new exhaust flange-to-LH catalytic converter nuts. Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).
75. Attach the Y-pipe to the rear catalytic converter. Attach the exhaust hanger. Install the 2 new exhaust flange-to-rear catalytic converter nuts. Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).
76. Install the lateral support crossmember and the 4 bolts. Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
77. Connect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector and the 2 wiring harness retainers.
78. Install the lower splash shields.
79. Install the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to «WHEELS AND TIRES»(ref-292150) article.
80. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe and air cleaner. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-292216) article.
81. Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-292182) article.
82. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
83. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-292200) article.