Riviera V6-231 3.8L VIN C SFI (1989)
5.
Cotter pin and nut from ball joint.
6.
Ball joint from steering knuckle.
7.
Right drive axle.
8.
4 adapter mounting bolts.
9.
Adapter, oil filter and connector.
10.
Old gasket.
CLEAN
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Engine and adapter mounting surfaces -
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1.
New adapter gasket.
2.
Adapter with oil filter and connector.
3.
4 adapter mounting bolts.
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Tighten adapter bolts to 33 N-m (24 ft.lbs.).
4.
Right drive axle.
5.
Ball joint to steering knuckle.
6.
Ball joint nut and cotter pin.
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Tighten ball joint to steering knuckle nut to 10 N-m (84 in.lbs.) using J35551 90 degree torque wrench. Tighten nut an additional 120 degree.
When tightening nut, a minimum torque of 50 N-m (37 ft.lbs.) must be obtained. If not obtained, inspect for stripped threads. If threads are
satisfactory, replace ball joint and knuckle. If required, turn the nut up to an additional 60 degree to allow for installation of the cotter pin.
7.
Stabilizer link.
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Tighten link nuts to 17 N-m (13 ft.lbs.).
8.
Right front hub nut and washer.
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Tighten hub nut to 245 N-m (180 ft.lbs.).
9.
Wheel and tire assembly.
10.
Lower car.
11.
Engine oil as needed.
CENTURY SERVICE PROCEDURE
REMOVE
1.
Raise vehicle.
2.
4 adapter mounting bolts.
3.
Adapter, oil filter and connector.
4.
Old gasket.
CLEAN
-
Engine and adapter mounting surfaces -
INSTALL
1.
New adapter gasket.
2.
Adapter with oil filter and connector.
3.
4 adapter mounting bolts.
-
Tighten bolts to 33 N-m (24 ft.lbs.).
4.
Lower car.
5.
Engine oil as needed.
SKYLARK SERVICE PROCEDURE
Tools required:
J28467 Engine Support Fixture
J28468 Axle Shaft Remover
J33008 Axle Shaft Remover
J29330 Ball Joint Separator
J34754 Boot Protector (modified)
INSTALL
1.
Engine support fixture - J28467 per Service Manual.
