Engine, installing

Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

• Install clutch

  All drive vehicles:

  See CLUTCHES - 01E, AWD .

• Make sure centering sleeves for engine to transmission are correctly installed in cylinder block. Install or replace if necessary.
• Lubricate splines on transmission input shaft lightly using thin coating of G 000 100. Do not lubricate guide sleeve for release bearing.
• Check centering of clutch disc.
• For vehicles with manual transmission, a pilot needle bearing must be installed in crankshaft. Install if necessary. See NEEDLE BEARING IN DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
• For vehicles with automatic transmission, install bushing in flywheel.
• Install spacer between engine and transmission.
• Install ribbed belt. See RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
• Fill with coolant. See COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING .
  NOTE:

  • Only reuse drained coolant if cylinder head or engine block was not replaced.
  • Dirty coolant cannot be reused.
• Install engine mounts without tension or preload by aligning engine with shaking motions before tightening engine mounts.
• Install lock carrier with attachments.

  See LOCK CARRIER WITH ATTACHMENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

• Install bumper.

  See FRONT BUMPER .

• Align exhaust system so it is free of stress. See EXHAUST SYSTEM, ALIGNING FREE OF STRESS .
• Attach vacuum lines. See VACUUM DIAGRAM - COMPLETE .
  NOTE: Only remove and install spark plugs using 3122B spark plug removal tool.
• For harness connectors and routing:

  See System Wiring Diagrams .

  See Caution for connecting Telematics battery  under ENGINE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

• After connecting battery, enter anti-theft code for radio.

  See Radio operating manual.

• Fully close front power windows to stop.
• Activate all power window switches ("up" for at least one second to activate automatic window raising/lowering).
• Set clock to correct time.
• Check engine oil level before starting engine.