Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Do not rotate crankshaft until all lower cylinder block retaining bolts are tightened to specification.
Tighten all lower cylinder block to upper cylinder block retaining bolts within four minutes of installing lower cylinder block to upper
cylinder block.
Do NOT lubricate lower cylinder block to upper cylinder block retaining bolts.
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4. Install, but do not tighten, lower cylinder block to upper cylinder block retaining bolts.
5. Tighten lower cylinder block to upper cylinder block bolts in sequence shown at this time to 3-5 Nm (27-44 inch lbs.).
6. Push crankshaft rearward and then lightly, using a prybar or a similar tool, seat crankshaft thrust washer forward.
7. Tighten lower cylinder block to upper cylinder block retaining bolts in sequence, as follows:
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Tighten fasteners 1 through 8 to 22-28 Nm (17-20 ft. lbs.).
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Tighten fasteners 9 through 16 to 37-43 Nm (28-31 ft. lbs.).
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Rotate fasteners 1 through 16 an additional 85-95°.