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For 1990-2009 cars only

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

    • Cylinder head bolts, crankshaft bearing cap bolts, and connecting rod bolts apply a torque angle strategy.
        In an on-vehicle situation where a torque angle meter may not fit into the vehicle packaging, a three step tightening process may be used with a torque wrench.
    • Certain fasteners should not be reused. Bolts, studs, or other fasteners that must be replaced will be called out in the specific service procedure.

Changed Engine Specifications

Engine specifications remain the same as the 1999 products.

Disassembly and Assembly Procedure Revisions and Additions

No revisions or additions.

Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions

    • Valve Train diagnostic information is now provided in table form. Potential or probable causes are supplied for each specific concern.
    • Engine Noise diagnostic information is now provided in table form. Potential or probable causes are supplied for each specific concern.

New Special Tools Required

No new special tools are required.

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

    • Cylinder head bolts, crankshaft bearing cap bolts, and connecting rod bolts apply a torque angle strategy.
        In an on-vehicle situation where a torque angle meter may not fit into the vehicle packaging, a three step tightening process may be used with a torque wrench.
    • Certain fasteners should not be reused. Bolts, studs, or other fasteners that must be replaced will be called out in the specific service procedure.

Changed Engine Specifications

Engine specifications remain the same as the 1999 products.

Disassembly and Assembly Procedure Revisions and Additions

No revisions or additions.

Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions

    • Valve Train diagnostic information is now provided in table form. Potential or probable causes are supplied for each specific concern.
    • Engine Noise diagnostic information is now provided in table form. Potential or probable causes are supplied for each specific concern.

New Special Tools Required

No new special tools are required.