Final Assembly - Jeep 1987 Wrangler Workshop Manual

IPS
2.5L 1-4 ENGINE OVERHAUL
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Using a fiat blade screwdriver, rotate the oil
pump gear so the gear slot (A) on the oil pump
shaft is slightly past the 3 o'clock position.
A. Oil Pump G e a r Slot
B. Right Hand S i d e of Engine Block
C. 3 O ' C l o c k Position
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With the distributor c a p removed, install the
distributor with the rotor positioned at the 5
o'clock position.
1. Right Hand S i d e of E n g i n e Block
2. Rotor Pre-Positioned
3. 5 O ' C l o c k Position (Approx.)
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W h e n the distributor is fully engaged in the
proper position, the rotor should be at the 6
o'clock position. With the leading edge of the
rotor inline with the tower (C) of distributor cap.
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A. Right Hand S i d e of E n g i n e Block
B. Rotor Position W h e n Properly Installed
C. Distributor Tower
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If the distributor is not properly installed or it is
removed later, the installation procedure must
be repeated.
FINAL A S S E M B L Y
Install the water pump and gasket. Tighten
bolts to 18 N-m (13 ft-lbs).
Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil.
Install the oil filter to engine. Tighten oil filter 3/4
of a turn after oil filter seal contacts the mating
surface of the engine.
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