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Install or Connect

1. Cam gear using J25033-B - align timing marks.

MEASURE:

- 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. J34995 into front cover - lubricate seal lip with clean engine oil.
3. Apply RTV sealant to timing gear cover sealing surfaces.
4. Timing gear cover to engine.
5. Brakeline bracket to frame.
6. Crank pulley and bolt.
7. Flywheel/flexplate cover and bolts.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Raise frame assembly with support fixture.
10. Install (4) frame (cradle) bolts finger tight.
11. Remove engine fixture.
12. Raise vehicle.
13. Cradle bolts.
14. Lower ball joint; use new pinch bolt.
15. Steering shaft pinch bolt.
16. Engine splash shield.
17. Both front wheels.
18. Lower vehicle
19. Front hood bumpers.
20. Engine torque strut.
21. Tensioner - as applicable.

CLEAN:

- Tensioner and block sealing surfaces. Do not remove the existing liquid injection molded (LIM) sealing bead. Apply RTV around LIM ring.

22. Timing pointer plate (as applicable).
23. Accessory drive belt(s)
24. Engine oil (replace oil filter).
25. Coolant.
26. Negative battery cable.
27. Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.

INSPECT:

- For oil and coolant leaks with engine running at operating temperature and for proper completion of repairs.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation Number: J0840

MODEL/YRS MODEL/YRS
1987-88 1982-86
LABOR TIME: 3.9 4.2

ADD:
Replace Crank Gear .1 .1
Locking Wheel Cover/Nuts .2 .2
Air conditioning .1