Engine Mechanical - 3.0L: Engine: Installation

Using the special tools remove the engine from the engine stand and position it with the transaxle on the subframe.

Fig 1: Removing Engine From Stand
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Install the six bolts in the transaxle.

Fig 2: Installing Transaxle Bolts
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CAUTION: Do not allow the engine oil pan to rest on the powertrain lift.

Fig 3: Installing Powertrain On Universal Powertrain Lift

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Using the special tools, position the powertrain on the universal powertrain lift.
Using a bracket from a heavy duty engine stand, support the front of the engine.

Fig 4: Supporting Front Of Engine
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Position the halfshaft bracket and install the bolts.

Fig 5: Installing Halfshaft Bracket
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Install a new gasket and the RH exhaust manifold.

Fig 6: Installing RH Exhaust Manifold
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Install the generator.

Fig 7: Installing Generator
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Install the EGR tube and connect the DPFE.
Tighten the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) tube and the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.

Fig 8: Installing EGR Tube & Connecting HO2S Electrical Connector
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Connect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor and Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor electrical connectors.

Fig 9: Connecting OSS sensor & TSS Electrical Connectors
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Connect the knock sensor jumper electrical connector.

Fig 10: Connecting Knock Sensor Jumper Electrical Connector
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Install the starter.

Fig 11: Installing Starter
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Install the bolt and connect the transaxle control harness to the bracket.

Fig 12: Connecting Transaxle Control Harness To The Bracket
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Connect the transaxle harness.

Fig 13: Connecting Transaxle Harness
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Connect the transaxle range sensor.

Fig 14: Connecting Transaxle Range Sensor
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Connect the heated oxygen sensors.

Fig 15: Connecting Heated Oxygen Sensors
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Position the powertrain in the vehicle.
Install the two bolts for the motor mount support.

Fig 16: Installing Motor Mount Support Bolts
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Install the two subframe side nuts.

Fig 17: Installing Subframe Side Nuts
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Install the two rear subframe bolts.

Fig 18: Installing Rear Subframe Bolts
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NOTE: The next three steps must be carried out with the vehicle raised and the powertrain assembly supported by the lift.

Fig 19: Installing Transaxle Mount

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Position the transaxle mount and install the bolts.
Connect the power steering return hose.

Fig 20: Connecting Power Steering Return Hose
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Install the motor mount bracket bolts and the nuts.

Fig 21: Installing Motor Mount Bracket Bolts & Nuts
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Remove the bracket.

Fig 22: Removing Front Engine Support Bracket
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Remove the universal powertrain lift.

Fig 23: Removing Universal Powertrain Lift
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If equipped connect the block heater wiring.

Fig 24: Connecting Block Heater Wiring
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Install the four bolts.

Fig 25: Installing Engine-To-Transaxle Bolts
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Install the four torque converter nuts.

Fig 26: Installing Torque Converter Nuts
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Install the inspection plug.

Fig 27: Installing Inspection Plug
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Connect the two transaxle cooler lines.

Fig 28: Connecting Transaxle Cooler Lines
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Connect the steering shaft to the rack and install the bolt.

Fig 29: Connecting Steering Shaft
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Connect the LH and RH struts to the steering knuckles and install the bolts.

Fig 30: Connecting Struts To Steering Knuckles
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Install the brake calipers to the steering knuckle.

Fig 31: Installing Brake Calipers
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If equipped, install the LH and RH wheel speed sensor harness brackets.

Fig 32: Installing Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Brackets
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If equipped, position the LH and RH wheel speed sensors and install the bolts.

Fig 33: Installing Wheel Speed Sensors
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Connect the LH and RH sway bar links to the strut mount.

Fig 34: Connecting Sway Bar Links
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If equipped, install the intermediate drive shaft. Refer to the following:
- For 2001 models, see INTERMEDIATE SHAFT .
- For 2002 models, see INTERMEDIATE SHAFT .
- For 2003 models, see INTERMEDIATE SHAFT .
Install both front wheel and tire assemblies.
Install the A/C compressor. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR -- 3.0L DURATEC (4V) .
Install the exhaust flexible pipe. Refer to EXHAUST FLEXIBLE PIPE .
Install the lower radiator air deflectors.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the oil level indicator.

Fig 35: Installing Oil Level Indicator
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Position the wire harness and install the wire harness locating retainers.

Fig 36: Installing Wire Harness Locating Retainers
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Connect the ground strap and the electrical connector.

Fig 37: Connecting Ground Strap & Electrical Connector
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NOTE: Install new Teflon® seals.

Connect the power steering line.
- Install the bracket bolt.
- Connect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
- Connect the power steering line.
  
  Fig 38: Connecting Power Steering Line
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Connect the power steering return line.

Fig 39: Connecting Power Steering Return Line
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Connect the heater hoses.

Fig 40: Connecting Heater Hoses
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Connect the vacuum line at the vacuum reservoir check valve.

Fig 41: Connecting Vacuum Reservoir Check Valve
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Connect the brake booster vacuum hose.

Fig 42: Connecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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Connect the transaxle linkage.

Fig 43: Connecting Transaxle Linkage
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Install the cables and the nuts.

Fig 44: Connecting Power Distribution Box Cables
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Install the power distribution box cover.

Fig 45: Installing Power Distribution Box Cover
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Connect the connector to the power distribution box.

Fig 46: Connecting Power Distribution Box Connector
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Position the thermostat housing and connect the five hoses.

Fig 47: Connecting Thermostat Housing Hoses
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Install a new tie strap.

Fig 48: Installing Tie Strap
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Connect the ground wire.

Fig 49: Connecting Ground Wire
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Connect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) electrical connector.

Fig 50: Connecting PCM Electrical Connector
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Connect the Vapor Management Valve (VMV) electrical connector.

Fig 51: Connecting VMV Electrical Connector
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Connect the accelerator cable and cruise control actuator cable.

Fig 52: Connecting Accelerator Cable & Cruise Control Actuator Cable
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Connect the fuel line. Refer to the following:
- For 2001 models, see FUEL LINE CONNECTORS (B2300, B2500, B3000, B4B4000, MPV & TRIBUTE) .
- For 2002 models, see FUEL LINE CONNECTORS (B2300, B3000, B4000, MPV & TRIBUTE) .
- For 2003 models, see FUEL LINE CONNECTORS (B2300, B3000, B4000 & TRIBUTE) .
Install the air cleaner outlet tube and air cleaner.
Install the battery and the battery tray.
Install the water pump drive belt.
Refill the engine cooling system.
Refill the crankcase with SAE 5W-20 motor oil.
Fill and purge the power steering system. Refer to the following:
- For 2001 models, see HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING .
- For 2002 models, see PURGING .
- For 2003 models, see PURGING .
Recharge the A/C system. Refer to the following:
- For 2001 models, see MANUAL A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS - TRIBUTE .
- For 2002 models, see MANUAL A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS .
- For 2003 models, see AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM EVACUATION AND CHARGING .