S27 FE 350 ENGINE
Engine Installation
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type of oil. This engine should be regarded as a new engine for next scheduled oil change.
8.
Check all hardware for proper torque/tightness.
9.
Check engine oil level.
9.1. With vehicle on level surface, remove dip stick and clean with cloth
9.2. Reinsert dip stick until fully seated.
9.3. Oil must be in the SAFE LEVEL range.
CAUTION
• Do not overfill with oil.
1
3
2
1.Full level 2. Safe level 3. Low level.
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Figure 14-14
Check Engine Oil Level
10. Install a new or cleaned spark plug gapped to 0.027-0.031 inch (0.69-0.79 mm).
11. Connect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Connecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section 10, Page
12. Adjust the engine RPM setting.
See Engine RPM Adjustment on page 16-11.
13. Test-drive vehicle to ensure all systems are functional and correctly adjusted.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM
SIZE
LIMITS
Flywheel retaining nut
M16
63 ft-lb (86 N·m)
Crankcase cover to block bolts
M8
250 in-lb (28.3 N·m)
Starter/Generator bracket to block bolts
M8
200 in-lb (23 N·m)
Oil drain plug
M14
20 ft-lb (27.1 N·m)
Fan housing screws
M6
90 in-lb (10 N·m)
Fan shroud screws
M6
25 in-lb (2.8 N·m)
Bolts marked with “4” (when used with nuts)
M8
M6
M5
130 in-lb (15 N·m)
50 in-lb (5.9 N·m)
30 in-lb (3.4 N·m)
2009 FE 350 Maintenance and Service Supplement
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