Removal & Installation WARNING Do not loosen the axle wheel hub retainer until the wheel and tire are removed from the vehicle. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is unloaded with the weight of the vehicle applied. NOTE Have an assistant press the brake pedal to keep the axle from turning. 1. Before servicing the vehicle, please familiarize yourself with safety procedures.€ 2. Remove the axle-to-wheel hub retainer nut and washer.€ 3. Remove the parking brake shoes. WARNING Do not use a hammer to separate the outboard CV-joint from the hub. Damage to the threads and internal CV-joint components can result.€ 4. Press the outboard CV-joint until it is loose from the hub.€ 5. Remove and discard the toe link-to-wheel knuckle nut. WARNING Do not damage the boot while separating the toe link from (more…)

• 0 Comments

REMOVAL NOTE: Perform the work with the engine installed to body when replacing a single part. 1) Remove the V-belts. 2) Remove the crank pulley. 3) Remove the timing belt cover. 4) Remove the timing belt. 5) Remove the actuator cover of the intake cam sprocket. 6) Fasten the cam sprocket and remove from the cam shaft using ST. ST 499207400 CAM SPROCKET WRENCH
(more…)

• 0 Comments

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section. 2. Remove or disconnect the following: • Negative battery cable • Transfer case, if equipped • Transmission 1 • Pressure plate. Loosen the bolts evenly in /2 turn steps. • Clutch disc To install: 1. Install or connect the following: • Clutch disc and pressure plate. Tighten the pressure plate bolts evenly in /2 turns to 23 ft. lbs. (31 Nm) for 2.4L and 2.5L engines; 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) for 4.0L engines. • Transmission • Transfer case, if equipped • Negative battery cable
(more…)

• 0 Comments

The following procedures for removing the fan clutch gives the factory recommended loosening and tightening directions for the fan hub nut. However, it has been our experience that certain aftermarket parts manufacturers have changed this to enable use of universal fit parts. We recommend trying the factory direction first, then, if the nut doesn’t seem to be moving, reverse the direction. Placing too much load on the water pump snout will break it.
(more…)

• 0 Comments

1) Remove the (3) screws holding the plastic bumper fascia to the bottom of the trunk pan.
2) Remove the spare tire and jack from inside the trunk.
3) Remove the (2) rearmost plastic drain plugs from the bottom of the trunk pan.
4) Using the rotary cutting tool, remove material from the lower part of the plastic fascia as shown in the Fascia Trim Detail above.
5) While gently pulling the fascia down and rearward, install the bolt plates and 1/2-13 x 4 1/2 long carriage bolts on top of the bumper support tubes.
(more…)

• 0 Comments

Borla Performance Cat-Back ™ Exhaust System Installation
1. Place a clamp over the expanded end of the front muffler assembly and set it into position as shown in figure 4 making sure to install the hangers into the rubber isolators. Do Not tighten the clamp.
2. Place a clamp over the expanded end of the rear muffler assembly and set it into position as shown in figure 5. Do Not tighten the clamps.
3. Check your exhaust system for proper clearance under the vehicle and also for tip alignment.
(more…)

• 0 Comments

1. Remove stock timing cover. Rotate engine to top dead center of cylinder #1 so that the timing marks on the original crank and cam sprockets are directly lined up with each other, i.e. the mark on the crank sprocket will be at 12 o’clock (straight up) and the mark on the cam sprocket will be at 6 o’clock (straight down).
2. Remove sprockets and chain.
3. Install desired offset bushing from enclosed set. Set selection provides 0-Gray, 2-Gold, 4-Copper, 6-Silver, 8-Black, Camshaft Degree Options.
(more…)

• 0 Comments

Following the instructions procedure:
1. Jack rear of car up on level surface
2. Put jack stands under rear of car under frame area.
3. Remove rear wheels
4. Place jack under rear differential of car with a piece of plywood for support
(more…)

• 0 Comments

With a used vehicle, we suggest a penetrating spray lubricant to be applied liberally to all exhaust fasteners and allowing a significant period of time for the chemical to lubricate the threads before attempting to disassemble.
1. Carefully disconnect and remove the oxygen sensors located just behind each front flange as the left side shown in figure 1. Place them to the side for use during the installation of your new exhaust system.
2. Unbolt and remove the center support bar shown in figure 2. Place the hardware to the side for use during the installation of your new exhaust system.
(more…)

• 0 Comments

Follow assembly instructions below. Refer to assembly drawings and instructions on previous page.
1. Remove spare tire and tighten spare tire carrier to prevent noise vibration.
NOTE: Do not remove any welded or riveted-in cross members.
2. Place (2) reinforcing plates for 5/8″ bolts (Item #4) over holes in truck frame that align with holes in rear of mounting bracket (Item #2), insert 5/8″ x 1-3/4″ bolts (Item #8) through reinforcement plates, truck frame, and rear of mounting bracket (Item #2). Install 5/8″ stover lock nuts (Item #6) to 5/8″ bolts. Snug bolts to hold rear mounting bracket in place, but do not tighten hardware at this time.
(more…)

• 0 Comments