- Using a suitable engine lift, remove the engine from the engine stand.
- Position and install the engine to the frame and the transaxle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the transaxle to engine bolts (1) and stud (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts/stud to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).
- Install the rear engine mount to frame nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the front engine mount to frame nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Ensure that all hoses, wires, and pipes clear the vehicle during the installation process.
- With the aid of an assistant, raise the
J 39580
and/or lower the vehicle to install the engine and frame to the vehicle.
- Install the engine frame rear bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 160 N·m (118 lb ft).
- Install the engine frame front bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 145 N·m (107 lb ft).
- Install radiator to front frame brackets.
- Lower the
J 39580
, or raise the vehicle to preload the weight of the engine, frame, and front suspension.
- Remove the support from under the rear of the vehicle.
- Raise the vehicle enough to remove the
J 39580
from under the engine, frame, and front suspension.
- Connect the exhaust system and connect the O2 sensor harness pigtail. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement
.
- Install the flywheel bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 63 N·m (47 lb ft).
- Install the converter cover.
- Install the transaxle converter cover bolt/stud.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt/stud to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the left and right wheel drive shafts into the transaxle. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
- Install the battery cable retainers to the engine frame.
- Install the front air deflector. Refer to
Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement
.
- Install the cable ground terminal (6) to the stud.
- Install the battery cable ground nut (1).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Install the cable terminal (2) to the starter.
- Install the positive battery cable nut (3) to the starter.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Connect the transaxle oil cooler lines to the transaxle. Refer to
Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection
.
- Install the transaxle oil cooler line bracket bolt/stud.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt/stud to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the power steering hose (2) to the inlet pipe.
- Tighten the power steering hose clamp at the inlet pipe.
Tighten
Tighten the clamp to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Connect the power steering pipe to the steering gear. Refer to
Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement
.
- Connect the power steering pipe to the frame clips.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Position and install the ball joint nuts. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
.
- Install the sway links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
.
- Install the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to
Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement
.
- Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connectors.
- Connect the wheel speed sensor wiring harness to the lower control arm.
- Install the heater inlet (2) and outlet (1) hoses to the heater inlet/outlet pipe.
- Using the
J 38185
position the heater inlet and outlet hose clamps.
- Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
- Install the intermediate shaft to steering gear bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).
- Position the intermediate shaft lower boot.
- Route all branches of the engine wiring harness to their correct locations.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the VSS.
- Install the VSS shield (2). Install the VSS shield nut (1) and bolt (3).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt/nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the shift cable to the bracket.
- Connect the shift cable to the transaxle selector lever stud.
- Install the shift cable clip.
- Install the clip attaching the power steering gear harness to the bracket.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the CKP sensor harness.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (2) to the power steering gear harness.
- Connect the camshaft position sensor lead to the sensor.
- Connect the following electrical connectors:
• | A/C pressure sensor (3) |
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Element Replacement
.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the EBCM.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the ABS module.
- Install the engine harness connector to the bracket. Tighten the engine harness connector bolt (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Position the fuse block. Tighten the 4 integral bolts (2) attaching the fuse block.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the electrical center cover (1).
- Connect the fuel feed line (1) to the fuel rail. Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
.
- Connect the EVAP line (2) to the purge solenoid. Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
.
- Remove the mechanic's wire holding the master cylinder. Position the master cylinder to the brake booster.
- Install the master cylinder nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
- Connect the brake pipe fittings (1, 2) to the ABS module.
Tighten
Tighten the fittings to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
- Connect the from brake pipe fittings (1, 2) to the master cylinder.
Tighten
Tighten the fittings to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Connect the brake fluid level switch electrical connector (3) to the master cylinder.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connectors (1, 2) to the I/P harness electrical connectors.
- Install the brake booster vacuum hose (1) to the intake manifold (2).
- Install the brake booster vacuum hose to the brake booster (3).
- Install the A/C compressor hose.
- Install the A/C compressor hose nut at the A/C condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Install the A/C compressor hose.
- Install the A/C compressor hose nut at the A/C receiver/dehydrator tube.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Install the outlet hose to the radiator.
- Connect the outlet hose clips to the fan shroud.
- Using the
J 38185
position the outlet hose clamp at the radiator.
- Install the inlet hose to the radiator.
- Using the
J 38185
position the inlet hose clamp at the radiator.
- Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Install the right fender diagonal brace. Refer to
Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement
.
- Refill the engine with oil.
- Recharge the A/C system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Refill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
- Bleed the brake system. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
.
- Check the transaxle fluid level, add fluid if necessary. Refer to
Transmission Fluid Check
.
- Install the engine sight shield. Refer to
Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement
.
- Run the engine and inspect for leaks.