Installation Procedure
- Install the front engine mount bracket.
- Install the front engine mount bracket bolts/nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/nuts 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install an engine lift chain to the engine lift brackets and attach an engine lifting device.
- Remove the engine assembly from the engine stand.
- Carefully position and install the engine to the supported frame and transaxle, aligning the engine dowel pins to the transaxle.
- Install the upper transaxle bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Install the rear transaxle bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Install the front engine mount to frame nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).
- Position the rear engine mount bracket to the engine and transaxle.
- Install the rear engine mount bracket bolts and stud.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/stud to 73 N.m (54 lb ft).
- Install the rear engine mount to frame nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).
- Remove the engine lifting device and lift chain.
- Install the transaxle brace.
- Install the transaxle brace bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Tighten the front engine mount bracket nut with the transaxle brace behind it.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Position the transaxle brace to the engine and transaxle.
- Install the transaxle brace bolts to the engine.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the transaxle brace bolt/stud to the transaxle.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt/stud to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the transaxle brace to the lift bracket studs.
- Install the transaxle brace bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the transaxle brace nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Remove the plug from the A/C compressor suction port.
- Remove and discard the old sealing washer from the compressor end of the suction hose.
- Install a NEW sealing washer to the compressor end of the suction hose.
- Install the A/C compressor suction hose the compressor.
- Install the A/C compressor suction hose nut at the compressor.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Secure the suction hose to the engine.
- Remove the plug from the A/C compressor discharge port.
- Remove and discard the old sealing washer from the compressor end of the discharge hose.
- Install a NEW sealing washer to the compressor end of the discharge hose.
- Install the A/C compressor discharge hose the compressor.
- Install the A/C compressor discharge hose nut at the compressor.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Secure the discharge hose to the engine.
- Install the power steering inlet pipe fitting to the power steering pump.
Tighten: Tighten the fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Install the power steering inlet pipe bracket to the stud.
- Install the power steering inlet pipe nut (1) to the rear engine mount bracket stud.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the power steering outlet hose to the reservoir.
- Position the power steering outlet hose clamp at the pump reservoir.
- Install the power steering outlet pipe bolt to the engine mount strut bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the engine harness to the engine.
- Position the engine harness grounds (1, 3, and 5) to the engine block.
- Install the engine harness ground bolts (2, 4, and 6).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the transaxle.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (3) to the HO2S.
- Install the CPA retainer.
- Install the engine harness clip (1) to the engine bracket.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connectors to the following:
- The AIR pump (1)
- The brake modulator (2)
- Install the engine harness clip (1) to the boss on the engine block.
- Connect the following engine harness electrical connectors:
- The oil pressure sensor (2)
- The oil level sensor (3)
- The A/C compressor (4)
- The generator (5)
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the A/C pressure sensor.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the VSS.
- Install the engine harness clips (2, 3) to the rear engine mount bracket and steering gear shield.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (6) to the ECT sensor.
- Install the engine harness ground (5) to the stud.
- Install the engine harness ground nut (4).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the engine harness clip (2) to the steering gear shield.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (3) to the power steering sensor.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the engine valley jumper harness electrical connector.
- Connect the following engine harness electrical connectors to the top of the engine:
- The starter inline (1)
- The AIR check valve (4)
- Connect the following engine harness electrical connectors to the front of the engine:
- The fuel injectors (1)
- The ICM (3)
- The MAP sensor (4)
- the throttle actuator (5)
- Install the engine harness clip (2) to the fuel rail stud.
- Connect the following engine harness electrical connectors to the rear of the engine:
- The EVAP solenoid (1)
- The EGR valve (2)
- The fuel injectors (3)
- The ICM (4)
- Position the ICM ground strap (2) to the cylinder head.
- Install the ICM ground strap bolt (3) to the right cylinder head.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the AIR pipe over the studs.
- Connect the AIR outlet pipe quick connect fitting to the check valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Install the AIR pipe outlet pipe nut (2) to the check valve bracket stud.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the AIR pipe outlet pipe nut (3) to the transaxle stud.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Connect the AIR outlet hose to the AIR outlet pipe.
- Position the AIR outlet hose clamp at the AIR outlet pipe.
- Install the AIR inlet hose.
- Connect the AIR inlet hose quick connect fitting to the AIR pump. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Install the AIR inlet hose retainer to the transaxle stud.
- Install the heater outlet pipe to the engine and stud.
- Install the heater outlet pipe nut (2) to the transaxle stud.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Position the heater outlet pipe clamp (1) at the water pump housing.
- Position the engine/transaxle assembly under the vehicle.
- The A/C compressor components
- The brake pipes
- The heater hoses
- The radiator hoses
- The wheel speed sensor leads
- The wiring harnesses
- Carefully lower the vehicle over the engine/transaxle assembly, aligning the struts to the strut towers.
- Install the 6 bolts (1) attaching the frame to the body. (Left side shown, right side similar).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 191 N.m (141 lb ft).
- Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
- Raise the vehicle off of the J 39580 or the jack stands.
- Remove the J 39580 or jack stands from under the frame.
- Align the flywheel with the marks made during the removal.
- Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts. (Engine removed for clarity).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Position the torque converter cover.
- Install the torque converter cover bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the transaxle brace.
- Install the transaxle brace bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the HO2S.
- Install the oxygen sensor wiring harness heat shield. Refer to Oxygen Sensor Wiring Harness Heat Shield Replacement .
- Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
- Install the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
- Install the intermediate steering shaft cover.
- Remove the plug from the A/C condenser suction port.
- Unsecure the A/C compressor suction hose from the engine.
- Remove and discard the old sealing washer from the condenser end of the suction hose.
- Install a NEW sealing washer to the condenser end of the suction hose.
- Install the A/C compressor suction hose to the condenser.
- Install the A/C compressor suction hose nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Remove the plug from the A/C condenser discharge port.
- Unsecure the A/C compressor discharge hose from the engine.
- Remove and discard the old sealing washer from the condenser end of the discharge hose.
- Install a NEW sealing washer to the condenser end of the discharge hose.
- Install the A/C compressor discharge hose to the condenser.
- Install the A/C compressor discharge hose nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Remove the plugs from the open brake lines.
- Connect the rear brake pipes to the front brake pipes.
Tighten: Tighten the fittings to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the front brake pipe bracket (4) to the body frame rail.
- Tighten the nut (1) securing the right front brake pipe bracket (4) to the body frame rail.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the front brake pipe bracket (4) to the body frame rail.
- Tighten the nut (2) securing the left front brake pipe bracket (4) to the body frame rail.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
- Connect the electronic suspension front position sensor link to the lower control arms ball stud, if equipped.
- Install the engine harness clip (3) to the ride lever sensor bracket.
- Install the engine harness grommet (2) to the frame rail bracket.
- Install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Install the rear exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement - Rear .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the left and right side strut tower bolts (1). (Left side shown, right side similar).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Remove the J 42640 from the steering column.
- Connect the transaxle oil cooler pipes to the radiator.
- Slide the plastic caps onto the transaxle oil cooler pipe quick connect fittings.
- Tighten the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe bolt (1) to the fan shroud.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Unsecure the master cylinder from the engine and position the master cylinder the brake booster.
- Install the master cylinder nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the heater inlet (2) and outlet (3) hoses to the heater pipes.
- Position the heater inlet (1) and outlet (2) hose clamps at the heater pipes.
- Install the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
- Position the radiator surge tank inlet hose clamp at the surge tank.
- Install the radiator outlet hose (2) to the thermostat housing.
- Using the J 38185 position the radiator outlet hose clamp (1).
- Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the water pump housing.
- Using the J 37097-A position the radiator inlet hose clamp (1). See Special Tools .
- Install the transaxle shift cable to the bracket.
- Connect the transaxle shift cable end (2) to the range selector lever (1).
- Install the transaxle shift cable retainer (1).
- Install the transaxle shift cable clip to the shift cable bracket.
- Position the ground strap to the frame rail.
- Install the engine ground strap bolt (1) to the right side frame rail.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the engine harness (1) to the BEC.
- Install the junction block.
- Install the junction block bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 6.5 N.m (58 lb in).
- Connect the engine harness electrical connectors to the ECM.
- Engage the lever locks.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the body harness electrical connector.
- Engage the lever lock.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the TCM.
- Engage the lever lock.
- Install the starter cable to the BEC terminal.
- Install the starter cable clip (4) to the BEC.
- Install the nut (1) securing the starter cable to the BEC.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Install the junction block cover.
- Install the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Install the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .
- Connect the fuel feed and EVAP line quick-connect fittings (1, 2). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service and Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the vacuum connection.
- Position the brake booster vacuum hose clamp at the engine port.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill) .
- Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
- Recharge the A/C refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
- Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment .
- Pre-lube the engine. Refer to Engine Prelubing .
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
- With the ignition OFF or disconnected, crank the engine several times. Listen for any unusual noises or evidence that any parts are binding.
- Start the engine and listen for abnormal conditions.
- Check the vehicle oil pressure gauge or light and confirm that the engine has acceptable oil pressure.
- Run the engine at approximately 1000 RPM until the engine reaches normal operating temperature.
- While the engine continues to idle raise and support the vehicle.
- Inspect for oil, coolant and exhaust leaks while the engine is idling.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Perform the crankshaft position (CKP) system variation learn procedure. Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn .
- Perform a final inspection for the proper engine oil and coolant levels.
- Road test the vehicle.