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Frame Replacement: Installation

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