Laser FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo (1993)
Fig. 41 Installing Silent Shaft Front Bearing.
4.
When installing silent shaft front bearing, apply clean engine oil to engine block bearing hole and to outer circumference of bearing. Using bearing
installation tool No. MD998373 or equivalent, install bearing into cylinder block. Ensure oil hole in bearing is aligned with oil hole in cylinder
block.
5.
When installing oil pump gears, coat gears with clean engine oil, then align mark on drive gear notch with mark on driven gear tooth.
6.
Install crankshaft oil seal using oil seal installation tool No. MD998375 or equivalent.
7.
Install oil seal (22) and silent shaft oil seal (23) by placing a socket over the top of the seal and pressing it into the case.
Fig. 42 Front Case Attaching Bolts.
8.
Install front case as follows:
a. Place crankshaft front oil seal guide No. MD998285 or equivalent over front end of crankshaft, then apply engine oil to outer circumference of
guide.
b. Install front case over top of guide, onto cylinder block. Temporarily tighten all bolts except the filter bracket attaching bolts, referring to bolt
length chart.
c. Install oil filter bracket and the four attaching bolts.
d. Tighten all bolts to specifications.
9.
When installing driven gear bolt (19), insert a Phillips screwdriver into plug hole on left side of cylinder block, to block the silent shaft.
10.
When installing plug cap, place a new O-ring into groove of case, then use plug cap socket No. MD998162 or equivalent to tighten cap.
11.
Install oil pan, refer to OIL PAN.
12.
When installing oil pressure switch, coat threads of switch with gasket adhesive. Do not allow hole in end of switch to be covered with adhesive.
Install switch using oil pressure switch socket No. MD998054 or equivalent.
