XT-6 4WD L6-2.7L SOHC (1988)
Fig. 33 Installing oil pump. 6-163/2700cc engine
45.
Install oil pump assembly as follows:
a. Apply a small amount of Three-Bond 1207B sealant or equivalent to crankcase as indicated by arrows in Fig. 33. Ensure no excess sealant
enters rotor chamber.
b. Apply engine oil to rotor housing, then install outer rotor into housing and position as shown, Fig. 33.
c. Position oil pump pulley as shown, then install oil pump assembly.
46.
Install valve lash adjusters, rockers, camshaft cases and rocker covers as outlined previously.
47.
Install timing belts and center belt cover as previously described.
48.
Lock crankshaft at flywheel, then install crankshaft pulley and torque attaching bolt to 72 ft.lbs.
49.
Install pulley and pulley cover to water pump, then tighten bolts temporarily.
50.
Apply engine oil to O-ring on dipstick tube, then install dipstick tube and dipstick.
51.
Install oil filler duct and bracket.
52.
Install water pump, water bypass pipe, hose and water pipe using new O-rings.
53.
Install knock sensor, if removed, then the alternator brackets.
54.
Install PCV connector and harness clamp.
55.
Install intake manifold, then reconnect hoses, lines and electrical connections.
56.
Install alternator.
Fig. 23 Positioning No. 1 Cylinder At TDC
57.
Position No. 1 cylinder at TDC, ensuring camshaft sprocket timing marks are positioned as shown, Fig. 29.
58.
Align mark on distributor housing with mark on distributor gear, then install distributor and mounting bolt.
59.
Reconnect distributor electrical wiring, then install left and right timing covers.
60.
Install drive belt, then turn adjuster screw on tensioner to tighten belt to 143-165 lbs. for new belt, or 99-143 lbs. for used belt. After adjustment is
completed, torque tensioner lock nut to 29 ft.lbs. and water pump pulley attaching bolts to 7 ft.lbs.