The purpose of New Product Information is to highlight or indicate important product changes from the previous model year.
Changes may include one or more of the following items:
| • | Torque values and/or fastener tightening strategies |
| • | Changed engine specifications |
| • | New sealants and/or adhesives |
| • | Disassembly and assembly procedure revisions |
| • | Engine mechanical diagnostic procedure revisions |
| • | New special tools required |
| • | A component comparison from the previous year |
Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies
The fastener tightening specifications for engine unit repair have not changed for 2001.
Changed Engine Specifications
The engine specifications for engine unit repair have not changed for 2001.
New Sealants and/or Adhesives
The sealants and adhesives for engine unit repair have not changed for 2001.
Disassembly and Assembly Procedure Revisions
The removal and installation procedures for the engine front cover oil seal are no longer required. The engine front cover oil seal and engine front cover are serviced only as an assembly.
Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions
All diagnosis on a vehicle should follow a logical process. Strategy based diagnostics is a uniform approach for repairing all systems. The diagnostic flow may always be used in order to resolve a system problem. The diagnostic flow is the place to start when repairs are necessary. For a detailed explanation, refer to Strategy Based Diagnosis in General Information or Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Mechanical in Engine Mechanical.
New Special Tools Required
The engine front cover oil seal is not serviceable separately and the J 38818 is not required.
A Component Comparison from the Previous Year
The engine front cover oil seal and engine front cover are serviced only as an assembly.
