Installation - Engine Assembly
- Attach engine hoist and lower the engine into engine compartment. See Figure.
- Align left and right engine mounts and install mounting nuts. See Figure. Tighten nuts to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).
- Remove engine hoist and engine lifting brackets/chain.
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Connect ground strap to right side engine mount.
- Install transmission.
- Slide transmission back into the clutch and seat against the bell housing.
- Install transmission bolts and tighten bolts to: See Figure.
- 7/16 Transmission bolts and washers - 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.)
- Transmission to top of engine - 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.)
- Transmission to oil pan - 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.)
- Install transmission mount and crossmember. See Figure.
- Connect transmission electrical connectors.
- Connect hydraulic clutch line.
- Install drive shaft.
- Connect oil cooler lines (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL COOLER & LINES - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
- Install fasteners securing A/C line to oil pan.
- Install lower radiator hose.
- Connect starter electrical connections.
- Connect exhaust system at left and right exhaust manifolds using NEW V-Band clamps. Tighten V-Band clamps to 11 N.m (100 in. lbs.).
- Install left and right catalytic converter support hanger bracket bolts. See Figure. Torque bolts to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
- Install under body stone shields.
- Lower vehicle.
- Install left and right side sill panels (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/ROCKER PANEL COVER - INSTALLATION) . See Figure.
- Install gear shift lever and gear shifter trim bezel.
- Connect A/C clutch electrical connector.
- Connect A/C lines to A/C compressor.
- Connect fuel line and accelerator cable.
- Connect brake booster vacuum hose. Connect evaporative emission hoses.
- Connect PCM connectors and ground wire at left side frame rail.
- Connect coolant bottle inlet hose to thermostat housing.
- Connect heater hoses to engine.
- Install and connect generator.
- Install power steering pump.
- Install accessory drive belt (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELT - INSTALLATION) .
- Install upper radiator hose.
- Install front strut tower to tower brace (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT STRUT TOWER TO TOWER BRACE - INSTALLATION) . See Figure.
- Install cowl cover (Refer to COWL SCREEN PANEL ).
- Install windshield wiper arms (Refer to ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - INSTALLATION) .
- Evacuate and recharge air conditioning system (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING ).
- Fill cooling system (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE - FILLING COOLING SYSTEM) .
- Install NEW oil filter.
- Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID TYPES - SPECIFICATIONS) .
- Install air cleaner housing assembly, connect throttle body air inlet hose (Refer to AIR CLEANER HOUSING ).
- Install hood (Refer to BODY/HOOD/HOOD - INSTALLATION) .
- Connect negative battery cable. Install battery cover. Close trunk lid.
- Start engine and run until operating temperature is reached.