:	Jun 21, 2004

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Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. Raise and support the vehicle.

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Remove the front wheels and tires.

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Remove the starter motor.

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Remove the front axle tube.

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Remove the oil pan.

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Remove the front stabilizer bar.

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Remove the radiator access panel.   Remove the 4 bolts.

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Release the engine oil cooler lines.   Remove the bolt.   Remove the nut.   Tie the lines aside.

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: Before disconnecting or removing the components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination. Release the transmission fluid lines.   Position a container to collect the fluid spillage.   Remove the bolt.   Release the clip.   Remove and discard both O-ring seals.

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: Before disconnecting or removing the components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination. Remove the oil temperature sensor.   Disconnect the electrical connector.   Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

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Remove the oil strainer pick-up assembly.   Remove the bolt.   Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.

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Remove the dipstick.

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Tie the transmiss fluid lines and the engine harness clear of the cylinder block cradle flange.

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:   Note the fitted position of the 2 sealing washers. Remove the 8 cylinder block cradle bolts.   Remove and discard the 2 sealing washers.

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: Failure to loosen the set screws may result in damage to the cylinder block cradle. Using the special tool, loosen the 8 cylinder block cradle set screws.

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Remove the cylinder block cradle.   Remove the 2 rear bolts.   Remove the 2 Torx screws.   Remove the 2 nuts.   Remove the 20 bolts.   Remove and discard the gasket.

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Clean the cylinder block cradle.   Clean the component mating faces.   Remove the sealant from the main bearing cap cavities.

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: Failure to loosen the set screws may result in damage to the cylinder block cradle. Position the cylinder block cradle set screws.   Using the special tool, adjust the set screws until they are below the cylinder block cradle boss face.

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:   The cradle must be installed within 20 minutes of the sealant application. Apply sealant to the cylinder block cradle.   Apply sealant to the 6 places shown.

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: Make sure the gasket is installed correctly. Install the cylinder block cradle.   Install a new gasket.   Install, then evenly and progressively lightly tighten the outer bolts, nuts and Torx screws.

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Align the cylinder block cradle to the cylinder block rear face.   Install and tighten the 2 rear bolts.   Loosen the 2 rear bolts.   Lightly tighten the 2 rear bolts.

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Evenly and progressively, tighten the outer bolts, nuts and Torx screws to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Tighten the 2 rear bolts to 43 Nm (32 lb.ft).

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Using the special tool, tighten the 8 cylinder block cradle set screws.   Tighten the set screws in the sequence shown to 7 Nm (5 lb.ft).

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:   The sealing washers are fitted to the silver coloured bolts. The silver coloured bolts are fitted in the 2 forward holes. Install the 8 cylinder block cradle bolts and tighten in 2 stages.   Install 2 new sealing washers.   Tighten the bolts in sequence to 15 Nm (11 lb.ft).   Tighten the bolts in sequence to 34 Nm (25 lb.ft).

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:   Lubricate new seals with clean engine oil. Install the oil temperature sensor.   Clean the component mating faces.   Install a new O-ring seal.   Tighten the oil temperature sensor to 20 Nm (15 lb.ft).   Connect the electrical connector.

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:   Lubricate new seals with clean engine oil. Install the oil strainer pick-up assembly.   Clean the components.   Install new O-ring seals.   Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Install the oil pan.

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Install the dipstick.   Clean the component.

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Position the engine oil cooler lines.   Tighten the bolt and the nut to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

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Attach the transmission fluid lines.   Clean the components.   Install the new O-ring seals.   Secure with the clip.   Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Install the starter motor.

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Install the front stabilizer bar.

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Install the front axle tube.

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Install the radiator access panel.   Tighten the 4 bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Install the front wheels and tires.

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Connect the battery ground cable.

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Check and top-up the transmission fluid level.