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          DA-RM-05F001-01-001 - Remove/Install engine
          DA-RM-05F001-01-002 - Remove/Install front cover
          DA-RM-05F001-01-003 - Remove/Install NVH - Front Cover
          DA-RM-05F001-01-004 - Remove/Install perimeter seal - Front cover
          DA-RM-05F001-01-005 - Remove/Install seal - Crank - Front
          DA-RM-05F001-01-006 - Remove/Install seal - Crank - Rear
          DA-RM-05F001-01-007 - Remove/Install cylinder head assembly
          DA-RM-05F001-01-008 - Remove/Install camshaft cover - Left
          DA-RM-05F001-01-009 - Remove/Install camshaft cover - Right
          DA-RM-05F001-01-010 - Remove/Install chain drive kit - Camshaft
          DA-RM-05F001-01-011 - Remove/Install cam phaser - Left
          DA-RM-05F001-01-012 - Remove/Install cam phaser - Right
          DA-RM-05F001-01-013 - Remove/Install solenoid - Cam phaser - Exhaust
          DA-RM-05F001-01-014 - Remove/Install solenoid - Cam phaser - Inlet
          DA-RM-05F001-01-015 - Remove/Install sensor - Cam phaser
          DA-RM-05F001-01-016 - Remove/Install sensor - Cylinder head temperature
          DA-RM-05F001-01-017 - Remove/Install pressure switch - Oil
          DA-RM-05F001-01-018 - Remove/Install crankshaft damper
          DA-RM-05F001-01-019 - Remove/Install sensor - Crank position
          DA-RM-05F001-01-020 - Remove/Install sensor - Knock
          DA-RM-05F001-01-021 - Remove/Install thermostat assembly
          DA-RM-05F001-01-022 - Remove/Install hose - Degas
          DA-RM-05F001-01-023 - Remove/Install Assembly - Turbocharger
          DA-RM-05F001-01-024 - Remove/Install wastegate assembly - Turbo charger
          DA-RM-05F001-01-025 - Remove/Install dump valve
          DA-RM-05F001-01-026 - Remove/Install fuel rail
          DA-RM-05F001-01-027 - Remove/Install injector - Fuel rail
          DA-RM-05F001-01-028 - Remove/Install Intake manifold assembly
          DA-RM-05F001-01-029 - Remove/Install sensor - Temperature manifold absolute pressure (TMAP) - Intake
          DA-RM-05F001-01-030 - Remove/Install throttle body - Air intake
          DA-RM-05F001-01-031 - Remove/Install crank case ventilation (CCV) breather system
          DA-RM-05F001-01-032 - Remove/Install harness - Engine
          DA-RM-05F001-01-033- Remove/Install spark plug
          DA-RM-05F001-01-034 - Remove/Install Ignition coil
          DA-RM-05F001-01-035 - Remove/Install exhaust manifold
          DA-RM-05F001-01-036 - Remove/Install Hose - Water feed - Turbo
          GI-RM-0003 - Remove/Install Rocker mounting bracket
          GI-RM-0004 - Remove/Install Valve - Cylinder head
          GI-RM-0005 - Remove/Install Oil seal - Valve stem
          GI-RM-0006 - Remove/Install Ladderframe
          GI-RM-0007 - Remove/Install Camshafts
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Instructions
Powertrain / Engine / Power Unit / GI-RM-0006 - Remove/Install Ladderframe
Remove Ladderframe
 
Care Point:
For the steps that follow, refer to the applicable procedures for the fastener locations and torque values.

 
1.   
Remove the engine.
 
2.   
Remove the transmission from the engine.
 
3.   
Remove the engine from the engine cradle.
 
 
Care Point:
Make sure that you use a suitable engine stand.

 
4.   
Install the engine to an engine stand.
 
5.   
Remove the crankshaft damper.
 
6.   
Remove the front cover. Replace the front crankshaft seal.
 
7.   
Remove the driveline damper.
 
8.   
Remove the rear crankshaft seal. Replace the rear crankshaft seal.
 
9.   
Remove the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) compressor.
 
10.  
Remove the water pump. Replace the gasket.
 
11.  
Remove the alternator.
 
12.  
Remove the oil pump. Replace the gasket.
 
13.  
Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
 

14.  
Remove the bolts (1) (M6x10) 10 Nm.
 
15.  
Remove the clip (2) and remove the hose (3).
 

16.  
Remove the bolts (4) (M6x16) 10 Nm.
 
17.  
Disconnect the hoses (5) and drain the remaining oil.
 

18.  
Turn the engine 180° on the engine stand (6).
 

 
Care Point:
If tension pins are not available, use a heat-treated pin with a diameter of 3mm.

 
19.  
Install the chain guide tension pins (7).
 
20.  
Remove the bolts (8) (M6x16) 10 Nm and remove the tension guides.
 

21.  
Remove the crankshaft timing plug (9) 20 Nm.
 

22.  
Turn the crankshaft clockwise until you can visually confirm it is in the safe position (10).
 

 
Care Point:
Do not let the crankshaft turn after this step.

 
23.  
Remove the bolts (11) (M6x30) 10 Nm.
 

24.  
Remove the bolts (12) (M6x30) 10 Nm.
 

 
Care Point:
Always replace the main bearing bolts and washers. Refer to the Spare Parts Catalogue (SPC) for part numbers.

 
25.  
Remove the bolts (13). Refer to the installation section for the torque sequence.
 

 
Care Point:
Make sure that the crankshaft does not turn.

 
26.  
Loosen the bolts 180° in sequence (1 to 10).
 
27.  
Remove the bolts in sequence (1 to 10).
 
 
Care Point:
Make sure that the crankshaft bearings do not move in the step that follows.

 
28.  
Carefully remove the ladderframe.
 


Install Ladderframe
 
Care Point:
Always replace the seals after you have cleaned the cylinder block. Refer to the Spare Parts Catalogue (SPC) for part numbers.

 
1.   
Remove the water passage seal (1) and the cold start oil seal (2).
 

 
Care Point:
Make sure that unwanted material does not go into the engine.

Care Point:
Make sure that you use cloth that does not cause dust or particles to enter the engine.

 
2.   
Carefully install cloth around the inner of the cylinder block (3).
 

 
Care Point:
It is not permitted for any unwanted sealant to enter the engine.

Care Point:
It is not permitted for any unwanted sealant to enter the oil galleries.

Care Point:
You must only remove the old sealant in the direction shown.

 
3.   
Carefully remove the old sealant from the cylinder block mating surface in the direction shown (4).
 
   
4.   
Clean the cylinder block mating surface. Use 3M 07747 Scotch-Brite.
 
5.   
Clean any unwanted material from the cylinder block mating surface. Use BETACLEAN 3900.
 
6.   
Remove the tissue paper from the cylinder block.
 

 
Care Point:
It is not permitted for any unwanted material to enter the oil galleries.

Care Point:
You must only remove the old sealant in the direction shown.

 
7.   
Carefully remove the old sealant from the ladderframe in the direction shown (5).
 
8.   
Clean the ladderframe mating surface. Use 3M 07747 Scotch-Brite.
 
 
Care Point:
The ladderframe must be fully clean and dry.

 
9.   
Clean any unwanted material from the ladderframe mating surface. Use BETACLEAN 3900.
 

 
Care Point:
Do the steps that follow before you apply sealant to the ladderframe.

Care Point:
Do not apply CMD Extreme Pressure Lube to the bottom of the washers.

 
10.  
Apply CMD Extreme Pressure Lube to the top of the main bearing washers as shown (6).
 
 
Care Point:
Make sure you apply the lubricant smoothly.

 
11.  
Apply CMD Extreme Pressure Lube to the threads of the main bearing bolts as shown (7).
 

12.  
Install the new water passage seal (8) and the new cold start oil seal (9).
 

 
Care Point:
Do not let sealant go into the engine or oil galleries.

Care Point:
After you apply the sealant, the ladderframe must be installed in less than 20 minutes.

Care Point:
The correct bead diameter is 2.5mm.

 
13.  
Carefully apply a bead of sealant to the ladderframe as shown (10). Use Threebond 1217F.
 

   
14.  
Carefully apply a bead of sealant to the cylinder block as shown (11). Use Threebond 1217F.
 
 
Care Point:
Make sure that you align the ladderframe correctly to the cylinder block.

 
15.  
Carefully install the ladderframe to the cylinder block dowels.
 

16.  
Install the bolts (12). Tighten the bolts with your fingers.
 

17.  
Install the bolts (13). Tighten the bolts with your fingers.
 

 
First ladderframe torque sequence
 
18.  
Torque the bolts in sequence (1 to 20) 20 Nm.
 
19.  
Do the torque sequence again.
 

 
Second ladderframe torque sequence
 
20.  
Torque the bolts in sequence (1 to 10) (M12x115) 75 Nm - Second sequence.
 
21.  
Do the torque sequence again.
 

22.  
Torque the bolts in sequence (1 to 10) (M10x110) 55 Nm.
 
23.  
Do the torque sequence again.
 

 
Final ladderframe torque sequence
 
24.  
Torque the bolts in sequence (1 to 10) (M12x115) 100 Nm - Final sequence.
 
25.  
Do the torque sequence again.
 

26.  
Torque the periphery bolts (14) (M6x30) 10 Nm.
 

27.  
Torque the periphery bolts (15) (M6x30) 10 Nm.
 

28.  
Remove any unwanted sealant from the water pump mating face (16).
 
29.  
Install the remaining components in reverse order.
 


   
   
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