Tempo L4-140 2.3L CFI (1985)
18.
Install two (2) bolts that secure the air conditioning compressor line and the water pump inlet tube to the pan bottom.
19.
Lower the vehicle.
20.
Raise the engine assembly.
21.
Raise the vehicle.
22.
Install the retaining bolts to the stabilizer bar bracket.
23.
Lower the vehicle.
24.
Install the top front cover bolts. Tighten to 8-12 N-m.
25.
Install idler pulley bracket.
26.
Install idler pulley.
27.
Install engine mounts.
28.
Install belt tensioner.
29.
Remove engine support bar.
30.
Install fuel line shield.
31.
Install drive belt.
32.
Connect battery ground cable.
33.
Install coolant.
34.
Install engine oil.
CAUTION: DO NOT ADD ENGINE OIL UNTIL ONE HOUR AFTER THE OIL PAN BOLTS HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED. THIS ALLOWS THE
OUTSIDE LAYER OF THE RTV TO SKIN OVER PRIOR TO COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE OIL.
Oil Pan - Removal and Installation Procedure
OIL PAN - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
REMOVAL
1.
Open hood.
2.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
3.
Raise vehicle.
4.
Drain oil.
5.
Remove the bolts securing the rear oil pan to the tranaxle base.
6.
Remove the thermactor tubes (MTA) and disconnect the rubber hose at the check valve.
7.
Remove the starter motor.
8.
Drain coolant.
9.
Remove the heater supply tube located at the lower water pump inlet tube assembly.
10.
Remove the bolt bracket at the block and water pump inlet tube assembly.
11.
Remove the bracket from the air conditioning compressor line and the water pump inlet tube to the pan bottom.
