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Installation Procedure

  1. Apply sealant at the rear main bearing cap and the engine block (1).
  2. Install the oil pan gasket.
  3. Install the oil pan. Install the oil pan retaining bolts.
  4. Install the oil pan retaining bolts. Tighten the oil pan retaining bolts to 25 N.m (18 ft lbs).
  5. Install the left oil pan side bolts. Tighten the oil pan side bolts to 50 N.m (37 ft lbs).
  6. Use the J 39505  in order to install the right oil pan side bolts. Tighten the oil pan side bolts to 50 N.m (37 ft lbs).
  7. Tighten the left side frame bolts. Tighten the bolts to 180 N.m (133 ft lbs).
  8. Install the right side frame bolts. Tighten the bolts to 180 N.m (133 ft lbs).
  9. Connect the right lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.
  10. Connect the right outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
  11. Install the engine mount bracket with the engine mount to oil pan.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Use the J 28467-360  in order to lower the engine.
  14. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  15. Install the transaxle mount lower nuts.
  16. Install the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
  17. Install the transaxle brace to the oil pan.
  18. Install the starter motor.
  19. Install the oil level sensor wiring harness connection.
  20. Install the three-way catalytic converter pipe to the right exhaust manifold.
  21. Install the A/C compressor.
  22. Lower the vehicle.
  23. Remove J 28467-360, J 36462-A  and J 28467-90A  .
  24. Install the engine mount struts to the engine. Refer to Engine Mount Strut (Left) - Replacement  and Engine Mount Strut (Right) - Replacement  .
  25. Fill the engine with new engine oil.
  26. Connect the battery ground cable.