Century Estate Wagon L4-151 2.5L (1985)
Inspect
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Thrust plate for scuffing and/or grooving. If evident, install new thrust plate, spacer ring, and key. Thrust plate-to-block bolts torque
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10 N-m.(90 in.lbs.).
IMPORTANT:
LUBRICATE FRONT THRUST PLATE SURFACE WITH CLEAN ENGINE OIL.
Install or Connect
1.
Cam gear using J25033-B - align timing marks.
Measure
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Camshaft end play using dial indicator - J8001 or equivalent. Push cam gear onto camshaft until camshaft end play is in the range of .0015 in.
to .0050 in. (.04 mm to .13 mm).
2.
J34995 into front cover - lubricate seal lip with clean engine oil.
3.
Apply RTV sealant to timing gear cover sealing surfaces.
4.
Timing gear cover to engine.
5.
Brakeline bracket to frame.
6.
Crank pulley and bolt.
7.
Flywheel/flexplate cover and bolts.
8.
Lower vehicle.
9.
Raise frame assembly with support fixture.
10.
Install (4) frame (cradle) bolts finger tight.
11.
Remove engine fixture.
12.
Raise vehicle.
13.
Cradle bolts.
14.
Lower ball joint; use new pinch bolt.
15.
Steering shaft pinch bolt.
16.
Engine splash shield.
17.
Both front wheels.
18.
Lower vehicle
19.
Front hood bumpers.
20.
Engine torque strut.
21.
Tensioner - as applicable.
Clean
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Tensioner and block sealing surfaces. Do not remove LIM ring. Apply RTV around LIM ring.
22.
Timing pointer plate (as applicable).
23.
Accessory drive belt(s).
24.
Engine oil (replace oil filter).
25.
Coolant.
26.
Negative battery cable.
27.
Check front end toe-end and adjust if necesssary.
Inspect
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For oil and coolant leaks with engine running at operating temperature.
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For proper completion of repairs.
Labor Operation Number:
J0840
For 1987-88
Labor Time:
3.9 Hours
To Replace Crankshaft Gear
- Add .1 Hours
Locking Wheel Covers and/or Nuts - Add .2 Hours
For 1982-86
Labor Time:
4.2 Hours
