The front fascia and tie down brackets are removed for baseplate installation. Tie down brackets will not be reinstalled. No holes to drill. The BX8869 is available for the Kia Optima vehicle. Attachment Tabs are 24 inches center to center and a height of 13 1/2 inches.
This installation manual shows an example of an installation on a Toyota Tacoma; however, the installation may vary for your vehicle, so it may be necessary to consult the Toyota service manual for specific instructions for your year model.
Appropriate to be used about the following automobiles: 1.6 Diesel Engine – 4 Cylinder 1608cc OHC
1. Follow workshop manual instructions to get rid of the camshaft cover and also the timing belt cover.
2. Turn the Ford Mondeo engine (within the normal direction of rotation) before the timing mark about the injection pump sprocket lines track of the cast carry about the timing cover.
3. Take away the threaded plug in the cylinder block (between your alternator and also the injection pump) and screw within the T.D.C. Setting Pin. Gradually turn the crankshaft clockwise, until contact is made from the setting pin, to place No.1 cylinder at Top Dead Center.
4. Place the Securing Plate in to the groove within the tail from the camshaft using the bigger semi-circle facing upwards. If needed, pack both sides from the plate with equal thickness feeler indicators to acquire a tight fit and also the correct camshaft alignment.
5. Slacken the camshaft sprocket bolt (Don’t REMOVE). When the timing belt will be re-used, mark the direction of rotation with chalk to make sure correct re-fitting. Slacken the timing belt tensioner and take away the timing belt.
6. Make sure that the crankshaft continues to be switched clockwise from the setting pin which the Securing Plate is properly situated (as with 4 above). Fit the timing belt (within the correct direction of rotation). Fasten the *Torx belt tensioner bolt finger tight.
7. Make sure that the camshaft sprocket can change on its taper, and turn the tensioner anticlockwise to get the correct tension (Make Reference To WORKSHOP MANUAL). Tighten the *Torx belt tensioner retaining bolt.
8. Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt towards the specified torque, and take away the Securing Plate and T.D.C. Setting Pin. Turn engine over two times manually to accomplish a complete cycle. Re-gain T.D.C. Position and re-check alignment by placing the securing plate using the T.D.C. setting pin in position (see above). If required repeat steps 6 & 7 before proceeding. Take away the securing plate and T.D.C. pin before turning the Ford engine over two times manually to accomplish a complete cycle to make sure that there’s no obstruction.
9. Replace the threaded connect the cylinder block and follow workshop manual instructions to refit the camshaft cover and also the timing belt covers, etc.
The optimum time to determine the engine oil level is all about 5 minutes following a fully warmed engine is turn off. Don’t check oil level before beginning the engine after it’s sitting overnight. Checking Chrysler engine oil level once the engine is cold provides you with an incorrect reading through.
1. Preparing Vehicle
a. Make sure vehicle is parked on level surface.
b. Set parking brake.
c. If engine has run in the past two hours, let it cool down.
d. Disconnect all negative battery terminals.
e. Do not discard stock components after removal of the factory system.
If a new power steering pump is being installed in the vehicle, Mercury Cougar 1999, the unions that are supplied fitted to the pump should be removed and saved for future use. Using the special tool, install a new union O-ring seal.
Push the new O-ring seal onto the special tool. Locate the tool over the union and ease the O-ring seal onto the union. Disconnect the power steering lines from the power steering pump. Detach the tube retaining bracket. Disconnect the power steering high-pressure tube. Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
Inspect the engine for potential hazards. Before starting the engine, ensure that no one is on, underneath, or close to the engine car. All protective guards and all protective covers must be installed if the engine must be started in order to perform service procedures. To help prevent an accident that is caused by parts in rotation, work around the parts carefully.
If the four-wheel steering (4WS) control unit senses a failure in the system, the control unit switches to a fail-safe mode. In this mode, the control unit stores a trouble code or codes and illuminates the 4WS indicator light to inform the driver that a problem exists in the system. When this mode is entered, the 4WS control unit shuts off voltage to the rear steering unit and the rear wheels remain in the straight-ahead position.
