Century Estate Wagon L4-151 2.5L VIN R TBI (1987)
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Oil pan of debris.
34.
Cam gear with J24420-B - do not move cam or crank.
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 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 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.
Lower vehicle.
6.
Raise engine assembly with support fixture.
7.
Thru bolt in rear transaxle mount.
8.
Retaining bolts (2) in front engine mount.
9.
Raise vehicle.
10.
Retaining nuts (2) and thru bolts (2) in right front engine mount.
11.
Retaining bolt (1) in left front engine mount.
12.
Place axle stand under right front suspension support, raise into position and fasten with retaining bolts (6).
13.
Place axle stand under left front suspension support, raise into position and fasten with retaining bolts.
14.
Crankshaft pulley and bolt (w/assistant).
15.
Flywheel/flexplate cover and bolts.
16.
Engine splash shield.
17.
Brakeline-to-body bracket.
18.
Right front wheel.
19.
Lower vehicle.
20.
Transaxle bracket to transaxle mount long bolt.
21.
Remove engine support fixture.
22.
Timing pointer plate (1985-86 only).
23.
Engine coolant (1985-86 only).
24.
Engine oil (replace oil filter).
25.
Power steering pump mount bolts to engine.
26.
Accessory drive belts.
27.
Front end sheet metal diagonal brace (R.H.).
28.
Body ground strap.
29.
Negative battery cable.
30.
Check front end toe and adjust, if necessary.
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:
4.7 Hours
A/C - Add:
.2 Hours
To Replace Crankshaft Gear -
Add: .1 Hour
Automatic Transmission (1987 only) - Add: .1 Hour
