2.4L With Automatic Transmission - AWD: Installation
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- Install the powertrain in the engine compartment using a hydraulic crane and an adjustable lift sling connected to the lifting brackets.
- Install the right engine mount isolator (1a) and tighten the bolts (1b) and (1c) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the left engine mount isolator (1a) and tighten the bolts (1b) and (1c) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the hydraulic crane and sling connected to the powertrain lifting brackets.
- Remove the powertrain lifting brackets from the engine and tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the camshaft position sensor to the cylinder head and tighten the stud bolt (1) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the camshaft position sensor heat shield with the nut (1) tightened to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield with the bolts (2) tightened to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the wire harness bracket to the exhaust manifold heat shield with the bolt (1b) tightened to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the upstream oxygen sensor wire harness connector (1a).
- Install the battery ground cable with the bolt (1) tightened to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Connect the Transmission Control Module (TCM) wire harness connector (1) and close the wire harness retaining clip.
- Pull back the lock slider (2) and engage the gear selector cable to the bracket.
- Engage the gear selector cable to the lever arm (1) and check its function.
- Connect the engine wire harness connector (1).
- Connect the transmission wire harness connector (2) by rotating the connector lock nut.
- Close the wire harness retaining clip (1) near the transmission wire harness connector.
- Connect the power transfer unit actuator wire harness connector (1).
- Connect the fuel supply hose and vapor purge hose quick couplings (1).
- Connect the heater core hose quick couplings (1).
- Connect the block heater wire harness connector (3) if equipped.
- Connect the starter cable (1) and generator cable (2) to the power distribution center and tighten the nut to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the vacuum hose to the vacuum pump and connect the quick coupling (1).
- Connect the A/C evaporator hose quick coupling (1).
- Install the right side load beam with the bolts (1) tightened to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the left side load beam with the bolts tightened to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install a NEW driveshaft snap ring (1).
- Install a NEW driveshaft dust cover (2).
- Install the driveshaft into the power transfer unit and engage the snap ring.
- Install the driveshaft dust cover.
- Install the rear engine mount isolator (1a) with the bolts (1b) and (1c) tightened to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install a NEW flange gasket and connect the exhaust pipe to the catalytic converter with NEW nuts (1) tightened to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the exhaust pipe support bracket bolt (2) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the exhaust pipe hanger bolts (3) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the exhaust pipe hanger bolts (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the headlamp mounting crossmember. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, HEADLAMP MOUNTING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the right front headlamp. Refer to UNIT, FRONT LAMP, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the left front headlamp. Refer to UNIT, FRONT LAMP, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Install the pressurized coolant bottle and connect the quick coupling (1).
- Install the degas hose to the pressurized coolant bottle (2) and tighten the clamp.
- Install the left and right halfshafts. Refer to FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION and REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the right front wheel splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the battery tray and battery. Refer to TRAY, BATTERY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- If removed, install the oil filter and fill the engine crankcase with the proper oil to the correct level. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE .
- Fill the transmission. Refer to FLUID AND FILTER, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Install the front belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the clean air hose and engine cover. Refer to HOSE, CLEAN AIR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to R-1234YF REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE and R-1234YF REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING THE COOLING SYSTEM - 2.4L .
- Install the hood. Refer to HOOD, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
- Start engine and check for leaks.
- Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system for correct fluid level. Refer to ADDING ADDITIONAL COOLANT .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .