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Engine Assembly

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Removal Cradle
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1 - SAFETY STRAPS
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6135
3 - SPECIAL TOOL 6710
  1. Position engine/transaxle assembly under vehicle and slowly lower vehicle in short length spans. Inspect at each interval for potential engine or transaxle contact to vehicle components. Move the cradle/dolly fixture (2) as necessary to allow for installation clearance.
  2. Continue lowering vehicle until right side engine mount and left side transaxle mount align to their mounting locations. Install mounting bolts and torque to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
  3. Remove safety straps from engine/transaxle assembly. Slowly raise vehicle enough to remove the engine dolly and cradle.
    Fig 2: Identifying Inlet Hose & Electrical Connection
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  4. Connect brake booster and vapor purge vacuum hoses.
  5. Connect fuel line.
  6. Connect ETC wiring to throttle body (2).
    Fig 3: View Of Coolant Recovery Container - Pressure System
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  7. Connect ground strap to right shock tower.
  8. Connect heater hose to coolant outlet connector.
  9. Connect coolant recovery container hose to radiator (3).
    Fig 4: Identifying Rear Torque Mount
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  10. Connect ground cable to left side transaxle mount bracket.
  11. Connect positive cable to battery and PDC.
  12. Install rear engine mount and transaxle bracket (2).
    Fig 5: Identifying Ground Cable
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  13. Automatic Transmission Equipped Vehicles:  
    1. Install torque converter bolts.
    2. Install torque converter housing cover.
  14. Reattach all ground straps to engine.
    Fig 6: Identifying Ground Cable
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  15. Manual Transmission Equipped Vehicles:  
    1. Install modular clutch assembly-to-drive plate bolts.
    2. Install clutch/drive plate inspection cover.
    3. Connect clutch hydraulic circuit quick connect fitting.
  16. Reattach all ground straps to engine.
    Fig 7: View Of Cross-Under Pipe & Attachments
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    1 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD - REAR
    2 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER ATTACHING STUD
    3 - NUTS - PIPE-TO-REAR CONVERTER
    4 - CROSS-UNDER PIPE
    5 - BOLT - PIPE-TO-FRONT CONVERTER
    6 - NUT - PIPE-TO-FRONT CONVERTER
    7 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD - FRONT
    8 - GASKET - PIPE-TO-CONVERTER
  17. Install exhaust cross-under pipe (4). Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 8: View Of Structural Collar (Note: Cross-Under Pipe Not Shown)
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    1 - STRUCTURAL COLLAR
    2 - BOLT (2) - COLLAR TO TRANSAXLE
    3 - BOLT (2) - COLLAR TO OIL PAN
  18. Install structural collar (1). See INSTALLATION .
    Fig 9: Removing/Installing A/C Compressor
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  19. Install A/C compressor (1) to bracket.
    Fig 10: A/C Compressor-Refrigerant Lines
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  20. Connect A/C compressor clutch electrical connector (1).
  21. Connect heater return hose to pipe connection at right front frame rail area.
    Fig 11: Identifying Rear Power Steering Pump Mounting Bracket Bolts
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  22. Install power steering pump and bracket (1) assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 12: Accessory Drive Belt System - 2.7L
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    1 - GENERATOR
    2 - IDLER/TENSIONER
  23. Install accessory drive belts. Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 13: Removing/Installing Stretch To Fit Power Steering Belt
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    1 - POWER STEERING PULLEY
    2 - STRETCH TO FIT POWER STEERING BELT
  24. Install power steering belt (2). Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 14: Identifying Engine Mount/Cross Member
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  25. Install front engine mount and lower radiator crossmember (2).
    Fig 15: Identifying Engine Mount Horizontal Thru Bolt
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  26. Install front engine mount thru bolt (1).
    Fig 16: Identifying Propeller Shaft To PTU & Fasteners
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  27. Connect the propeller shaft (3) to the ptu, (if equipped). Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 17: Identifying Axle Shaft Hub Nut
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  28. Install both axle shafts (2). Refer to INSTALLATION .
  29. Connect brake line to retaining clips that attach to lower radiator crossmember.
  30. Install fasteners attaching ABS module to lower radiator crossmember.
  31. Connect engine electrical harness to PCM and bulkhead connectors.
    Fig 18: Identifying A/C Line
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    1 - A/C LINE
    2 - SUPPORT BRACKET
  32. Automatic Transmission Equipped Vehicles:  
    1. Connect transmission shift cable.
    2. Connect transmission electrical harness connectors.
    3. Connect transmission oil cooler lines.
  33. Install cooling module (fan, radiator, A/C condenser). Connect A/C lines (1) to condenser. Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 19: Identifying A/C Line
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    1 - A/C LINE
    2 - SUPPORT BRACKET
  34. Manual Transmission Equipped Vehicles:  
    1. Connect transmission shift cables.
    2. Connect back up lamp switch connector.
  35. Install cooling module (fan, radiator, A/C condenser). Connect A/C lines (1) to condenser. Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 20: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose
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    1 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
    2 - UPPER RADIATOR HOSE
  36. Connect upper (2) and lower radiator hoses to radiator.
  37. Ensure oil pan drain plug is tight. Install new oil filter.
    Fig 21: Identifying Front Lower Closeout Fascia
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  38. Install front fascia closeout (1) and lower air shield to lower radiator crossmember.
    Fig 22: Identifying Front Splash Shields
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  39. Install left and right splash shields (2). Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 23: Identifying Tire & Wheel Mounting
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  40. Install both front wheels (1).
  41. Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.
  42. Evacuate and recharge Air Conditioning system.
    Fig 24: Identifying Inlet Hose & Electrical Connection
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  43. Install throttle body air inlet hose (1) and air cleaner housing assembly.
  44. Fill cooling system.
  45. Connect negative battery cable.
  46. Start engine and run until operating temperature is reached.
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