(b) To install bolts, position a ratchet with long
extension and joint nut as shown.
(c) Rotate engine by hand until the next pair of
bolts (2) are in front of opening. Rotate engine for-
wards at crankshaft. Install the next pair of bolts
snug only.
(d) Rotate engine by hand until the final pair of
bolts (2) are in front of opening. Rotate engine for-
wards at crankshaft. Install and torque the bolts to
50 N·m (37 ft.lbs.).
(e) Rotate engine by hand and tighten the first
two bolt pairs to 50 N·m (37 ft.lbs.).
(f) Install the plastic torque converter access
cover (1) (Fig. 63) to the back of the engine flange.
(g) Install the steering gear (1) (Fig. 64) onto the
chassis crossmember. Tighten both steering gear
bolts first to 25 N·m (18.5 ft.lbs.). Tighten both
steering gear bolts next to 45 N·m (33 ft.lbs.).
Tighten both steering gear bolts next an additional
90°.
Fig. 62 Install Torque Converter Bolts
1 - BOLT
2 - STABILIZER BAR
3 - REINFORCEMENT PLATE
4 - OPENING
5 - CHASSIS CROSSMEMBER
6 - STEERING GEAR
Fig. 63 Install Torque Converter Access Cover
1 - TORQUE CONVERTER ACCESS COVER
2 - BOLT
Fig. 64 Install Steering Gear
1 - STEERING GEAR
2 - BRACKET
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