Century V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
1. Install the case side cover inner gasket (59).
2. Install the case side cover gasket (54).
3. Install the case side cover pan (53).
4. Install the case side cover bolts (56-58).
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Tighten the case side cover bolts (56-58) to 24 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Remove the drain pan from under the transaxle.
6. Adjust the jackstand to raise the left side of the frame.
7. Install the left side frame to body bolts.
8. Install the right side frame to body bolts.
9. Install the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Right).
10. Install the transaxle mount. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement.
11. Install the transaxle mount bracket. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement.
12. Remove the jackstand support from the right side of the frame.
13. Remove the jackstand support from the left side of the frame.
14. Connect the three-way catalytic converter pipe to the right (rear) exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement.
CAUTION: When installing the intermediate shaft make sure that the shaft is seated prior to pinch bolt installation. If the pinch bolt is inserted
into the coupling before shaft installation, the two mating shafts may disengage. Disengagement of the two mating shafts will cause loss of steering
control which could result in personal injury.
15. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering.
16. Install the pinch bolt at the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering.
17. Install the left drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement.
18. Connect the left lower ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement.
19. Connect the wheel speed sensor wiring harness connector. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Jumper Harness Replacement (Left Front) in ABS.
20. Install the left tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement.
21. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arms. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
