Engine Assembly: Installation

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Install the front cushion rubbers.
Tightening torque:

35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
Position the engine in engine compartment and align it with transmission.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
Tighten the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Upper Side Bolts
Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
Remove the garage jack.
Attach the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:

T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)

T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Pitching Stopper
Remove the ST from converter case.
NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter case when removing the ST.

ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
Install the starter. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter. >
Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate.
1. Tighten the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
2. Tighten other bolts while rotating the crankshaft using socket wrench.
  NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter case when removing the ST.
  
  Tightening torque:
  
  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 3: Tightening Bolts
3. Install the service hole plug (A) to prevent getting foreign matter inside.
Install the power steering pump. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Oil Pump. >
Lift-up the vehicle.
Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Tightening Bolts And Nuts
Tighten the nuts which install the front cushion rubber onto crossmember.
Tightening torque:

75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb)

NOTE: Make sure the front cushion rubber mounting bolts (A) and locator (B) are securely installed.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Cushion Rubber Mounting Bolts And Locator
Install the front exhaust pipe.
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
NOTE:
- Be care not to let the front exhaust pipe interfere with water pipes and crossmember on engine side.
- Be care not to scratch the flange surface of front exhaust pipe with stud bolt on engine.
Connect the ground cable.

Fig 6: Connecting Ground Cable
Install the under cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the following hoses.
1. Fuel delivery hose and evaporation hose
2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
3. Brake booster vacuum hose
4. Pressure regulator vacuum hose
Connect the following connectors.
1. Engine ground terminal
  Tightening torque:
  
  14 N.m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.1 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Engine Grounding Terminal
2. Engine harness connectors
  
  Fig 8: Locating Engine Harness Connectors
3. Generator connector and terminal
4. A/C compressor connector
5. Power steering switch connector
Install the A/C pressure hoses.
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Hose and Tube. >
Install the V-belts. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , V-belt. >
Install the radiator to vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Radiator. >
Install the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber. >
Install the battery in the vehicle, and connect cables.
Fill engine coolant.
< Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Check the ATF level and replenish it if necessary.
< Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Charging Procedure. >
Install the collector cover.
Remove the front hood stay, and close the front hood.
Take off the vehicle from lift.