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Rotating the Engine for Service Access

Tools Required:  J 41131 Engine Tilt Strap

  1. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
  2. Set the park brake.
  3. Shift the transaxle into Neutral.
  4. Remove the left and right engine mount strut bolts. Swing the engine mount struts aside.
  5. Fig 1: View Of Engine Tilt Strap (J 41131)
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  6. Install the J 41131.
  7. Pull on the engine in order to rotate the engine forward.
  8. Tighten the J 41131.