For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

#### Special Tools

KM-470-B Angular Torque Gage

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
3. Remove the charge air system hoses and ducts. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Pipe and Outlet Pipe Replacement .
4. Remove the accessory belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
5. Remove the engine mount damping block. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side .
6. Drain the engine oil.
7. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
8. Remove the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement .
9. Remove the lower crankcase-to-transaxle bolt.
10. Remove the engine block ground bolt.
11. Remove the lower crankcase.

### Cleaning Procedure

1. Clean the lower crankcase sealing surface.
2. Clean the engine block sealing surface.
3. Clean the lower crankcase tightening bolts.
4. Clean the lower crankcase bolt holes.

### Installation Procedure

1. Coat the sealant (Hylomar 3000) on the lower crankcase sealing surface.
2. Install the lower crankcase.
3. Install the engine block ground bolt.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the lower crankcase-to-transaxle bolt.

Tighten

• | Tighten the lower crankcase inner bolts to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft). Using the KM-470-B , tighten lower crankcase inner bolts another 45 degrees plus 90 degrees.

• | Tighten the lower crankcase outer bolts to 35 N·m (25.8 lb ft).

• | Tighten the engine block ground bolt to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft).

• | Tighten the transaxle tightening bolt (lower crankcase-to-transaxle bolt) to 75 N·m (55.3 lb ft).

5. Install the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement .
6. Install the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
7. Install the engine mount damping block. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side .
8. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
9. Install the charge air system hoses and ducts. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Pipe and Outlet Pipe Replacement .
10. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
11. Connect the negative battery cable.