Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | 205-072 Universal Flange Holding Wrench | | 205-072-02 Adapter for 205-072 | | 303-376B Alignment Plate, Camshaft | | 303-499 Socket, Spark Plug | | 303-748 Locking Tool, Crankshaft | Materials Name Specification Silicone Sealant WSE-M4G323-A4 Removal | - Remove the following items:
-
Intake manifold Refer to: Intake Manifold (303-01A Engine - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation). -
Accessory drive belt Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (303-05 Accessory Drive, Removal and Installation). | | -
NOTE:The gasket is to be reused unless damage. | | -
CAUTION:Only rotate the crankshaft clockwise. Rotate the crankshaft until piston No. 1 is approximately 45 degrees before top dead center (TDC). | Installation | - Install the following items:
-
Crankshaft front seal Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal (303-01A Engine - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation). | | -
CAUTION:Only rotate the camshafts clockwise. NOTE:Use an open-ended wrench to rotate the camshafts by the hexagon. Rotate the camshafts until they are in a valve overlap position cylinder No. 4. | | -
Install the special tool. | | -
Install the special tool. | | -
CAUTION:Only rotate the crankshaft clockwise. Rotate the crankshaft until it contacts the special tool. | | -
NOTE:Only tighten the bolt finger tight at this stage. | | -
Torque: Stage 1: 100 Nm Stage 2: 90° | | -
CAUTION:Only rotate the crankshaft clockwise. Rotate the crankshaft one and three quarters until piston No. 1 is approximately 45 degrees before top dead center (TDC). | | -
Install the special tool. | | -
CAUTION:Only rotate the crankshaft clockwise. Rotate the crankshaft until it contacts the special tool. | | -
NOTE:Only tighten the bolt finger tight. NOTE:The bolt can only be installed if the valve timing is correct. | | -
NOTE:The special tool can only be installed if the valve timing is correct. Install the special tool. | | -
Apply a dot of sealant to the areas indicated. | | - Install the following items:
-
Accessory drive belt Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (303-05 Accessory Drive, Removal and Installation). -
Intake manifold Refer to: Intake Manifold (303-01A Engine - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation). | | |