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Seat the left−hand side, front engine support insulator locating pin prior to the right−hand side, front
engine support insulator.
Lower the engine onto the front engine support insulators. 30.
Detach the engine crane or hoist from the engine. 31.
Remove the floor jack from beneath the transmission fluid pan. 32.
Tighten the two installed engine−to−transmission bolts, then raise and securely support the vehicle on
jackstands. 33.
Install and tighten the remaining engine−to−transmission bolts. 34.
The remainder of installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Be sure to tighten the fasteners
to the values presented in the torque specification chart. 35.
WARNING
Do NOT start the engine without first filling it with the proper type and amount of clean engine oil, and
installing a new oil filter. Otherwise, severe engine damage will result.
Fill the crankcase with the proper type and quantity of engine oil. If necessary, adjust the transmission
and/or throttle linkage. 36.
Install the air intake duct assembly. 37.
Connect the negative battery cable, then fill and bleed the cooling system. 38.
Bring the engine to normal operating temperature, then check for leaks. 39.
Stop the engine and check all fluid levels. 40.
Install the hood, aligning the marks that were made during removal. 41.
If equipped, have the A/C system properly leak−tested, evacuated and charged by a MVAC−trained,
EPA−certified, automotive technician. 42.
Valve Rocker Arm Cover
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
2.3L and 2.5L Engines
To service the valve cover on the 2.3L and 2.5L engine, the throttle body assembly and EGR supply
tube must first be removed. Refer to the necessary service procedures.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. 1.
Unplug any electrical connections on the air intake hose, then remove the hose. 2.
Remove any splash shielding from around the throttle body. 3.
Remove the throttle body assembly from the intake manifold. 4.
Label and disconnect any electrical connections, including spark plug cables, that will interfere with
the removal of the valve cover. 5.
If necessary, remove the EGR supply tube. 6.
Remove the valve cover retaining bolts and remove the valve cover. 7.
A gentle tap with a soft hammer may help to break the seal on the gasket.
WARNING
Never pry between the valve cover and the cylinder head. Damage to the machined sealing surface, or
distortion to the valve cover could occur, resulting in an oil leak.
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