Frame Replacement: Installation
- Assemble the engine frame insulators to the engine frame as follows:
- Install the upper insulator (5) from the engine frame (1). See Figure
.
- Install the retainer (7) and the upper spacer (6) from the upper insulator (5).
- Install the lower insulator (4) from the engine frame (1).
- Install the lower insulator retainer (3) from the lower insulator (4).
- Install the fasteners (2) from the engine frame (1).
- Using dowel pins in the alignment holes (1), align the engine frame (2) with the vehicle.
- Install the engine frame insulator fasteners (3) to retain the engine frame (2) to the vehicle. See Figure
. Tighten the fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
- Remove the jack stands supporting the engine frame. See Figure
.
- Install the nut and the bolt to retain the rear transaxle mount to the bracket. See Figure
. Tighten the fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
- Install the fastener to retain the front transaxle mount to the engine frame. See Figure
. Tighten the fastener to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
- Install the fastener to retain the rack and pinion at the right side of the vehicle. See Figure
. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
- Install the brackets to retain the power steering lines (1 and 2) at the engine frame.
- Install the front air deflector.
- Install the ball joints to the steering knuckle.
- Install the engine splash shield.
- Install the front tires and wheels.
- Install the bolts to retain the rack and pinion at the left side of the vehicle. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
- Remove the universal engine support fixture supporting the engine.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the front wheel alignment. See appropriate SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in SUSPENSION.