Installation Procedure
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- Remove the engine from the engine stand.
- Install the transmission to the engine.
- Install the upper transmission to engine bolts (1) and tighten to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Install the lower engine case to transmission lower bolts (1) and tighten to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Install the lower cylinder head to transmission lower bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Position the engine, transmission, radiator assembly and drivetrain suspension frame under the vehicle.
- Slowly and carefully lower the vehicle, ensure the engine, transmission, radiator assembly and drivetrain suspension frame are free from wiring, hoses and other engine compartment components.
- Install the front frame reinforcement bolts (1) and tighten to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
- Install the rear frame reinforcement bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
- Install NEW rear frame reinforcement and bolts (1) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft) plus 45 degrees.
- Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
- Install the transmission bracket mount to mount through bolt (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- Install the transmission mount through bolt (1) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Install the NEW left transmission mount to transmission bolts (1) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft) plus 60-75 degrees.
- Install the right side engine mount bolts (1) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft) plus 70 degrees.
- Install the NEW lower steering intermediate shaft (1) bolt and tighten to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
- Connect the electronic power steering connectors to the electronic power steering assembly. Refer to FEP Connectors (Steering Gear) .
- Connect the front steering knuckles bolts (1) to the strut assemblies. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .
- Install the NEW the stabilizer link nut (1) to the strut assemblies. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Connect the right wheel drive shaft from the intermediate shaft.
- Install the front brake caliper (1) and tighten the brake caliper guide pin bolt (2) to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (2.4L LEA) .
- Connect the wheel speed connectors to the steering knuckles.
- Install the lower oil pan to transmission lower bolts (1). and tighten to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts (1) and tighten to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
- Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (2.4L LEA) .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine support fixture.
- Install the transmission fluid cooler outlet hose (5) to the transmission.
- Install the transmission fluid cooler outlet hose retainer nut (4) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose (1) to the transmission.
- Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose retainer nut (3).
- Install the oil cooler inlet (1) and outlet (5) hoses to the retainer (2) on the control valve body cover.
- Connect the range selector cable (2) to the range selector cable bracket.
- Connect the range selector cable end (1) to the range selector lever.
- Install the radiator inlet hose (1). Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (2.4L LEA) .
- Install the radiator outlet hose (1). Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (2.4L LEA) .
- Install the wiring harnesses (2).
- Install the ground nuts (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Connect the wiring connectors and ground strap to the transmission.
- Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement
- Connect the wiring harness to the accessory wiring junction block.
- Connect the wiring harness plugs (1).
- Connect the outlet (1) heater core hoses. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (2.4L LEA) .
- Connect the inlet (1) heater core hoses. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (2.4L LEA) .
- Connect the coolant hose (2, 1) to radiator surge tank.
- Connect the EVAP hose (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Connect the power brake booster vacuum pipe (2). Refer to Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Replacement (2.4L LEA - Engine Side)Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Replacement (2.4L LEA - Booster Side) .
- Connect the transmission vent hose (3) from the coolant surge tank.
- Connect the fuel feed line (1) to the engine. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Install the air conditioning compressor and the condenser hose (3).
- Install the air conditioning compressor and the condenser hose bolt (1) to the A/C compressor (2) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the air conditioning compressor and the condenser hose. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (2.4L LEA)
- Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
- Install the air deflector.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (2.4L LEA) .
- Install the intake manifold cover (1). Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
WARNING:
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .
NOTE:
Use NEW O-ring seals. Refer to Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement .