Fiero L4-151 2.5L (1985)
39.
Cam gear with J24420-B - do not move cam or crank.
Inspect
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Thrust plate for scuffing and/or grooving. If evident, install new thrust plate, spacer ring, and key. Thrust plate-to-block bolts torque - 10
N-m (90 in.lb.).
IMPORTANT:
LUBRICATE FRONT THRUST PLATE SURFACE WITH CLEAN ENGINE OIL.
Install or Connect
1.
Cam gear using J25033-B - align timing marks.
Measure
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Camshaft end play using dial indicator - J8001 or equivalent
Push cam gear onto camshaft until camshaft end play is in the range of .0015 in. to .0050 in. (.04 mm to .13 mm).
2.
Front cover seal using J34995 - lubricate seal lip with clean engine oil.
3.
Apply RTV sealant to timing gear cover sealing surfaces.
4.
Timing gear cover to engine.
5.
Lower vehicle.
6.
Raise engine with engine support fixture.
7.
Install cradle bolts - finger-tight.
8.
Remove engine support fixture.
9.
Heater hose.
10.
Belt tensioner (where applicable).
Clean
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Tensioner and block sealing surfaces. Do not remove LIM ring. Apply RTV around LIM ring.
11.
Raise vehicle.
12.
Tighten front cradle bolts.
13.
Tighten rear cradle bolts.
14.
Crank pulley and bolt - have assistant hold flywheel.
15.
Parking brake cable - J34065.
16.
Flywheel/flexplate cover and bolts.
17.
Starter and bolts.
IMPORTANT:
REPLACE ANY SHIMS REMOVED.
18.
Left rear splash shield.
19.
Inner fender well and splash shield - right side.
20.
Brakeline-to-body brackets.
21.
Rear suspension strut bolts.
IMPORTANT:
ALIGN TO MARKS PREVIOUSLY SCRIBED.
22.
Right rear brakeline junction block.
23.
Rear wheels.
24.
Lower vehicle.
25.
Upper engine torque strut.
IMPORTANT:
SEE SECTION 6A1.
26.
Body ground strap.
27.
Left side cover and mounting bracket.
28.
Timing pointer plate (as applicable).
29.
Accessory drive belt(s).
30.
Air cleaner assembly.
31.
Trim piece on battery side.
32.
Engine oil (replace filter).
33.
Engine coolant.
34.
Negative battery cable.
