Section 2 (2.4L Engine (Service Information)): Installation: Base

Fig 1: LIFT CHAIN

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1. Position engine over engine compartment and slowly lower into place.
2. Align engine and transaxle.
3. Install upper bellhousing bolts and tighten.
   Fig 2: RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT

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4. Install mounting bolts (3) at the right mount bolts and tighten bolts to 118 N.m (87 ft. lbs.).
   Fig 3: MODULAR CLUTCH TO FLEX PLATE BOLT

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5. Install clutch to flex plate bolts (1).
6. Install lower bell housing bolts (2) and tighten.
   Fig 4: INSPECTION COVER

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7. Install inspection cover (1).
   Fig 5: Crankshaft Position Sensor

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8. Connect crankshaft position sensor (2). Connect crankshaft position sensor electrical connector.
9. On AWD vehicles, install maniverter. See Engine/Manifolds/MANIFOLD, Exhaust - Installation .
   Fig 6: GROUND STRAP

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10. Install Ground strap (1).
11. Raise vehicle.
    Fig 7: EXHAUST TO MANIVERTER BOLTS

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12. On AWD vehicles, install maniverter to exhaust pipe bolts (1) and tighten bolts.
    Fig 8: Identifying Exhaust Pipe & Strap

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13. On FWD vehicles, remove strap (2) from exhaust pipe (1).
    Fig 9: CAT AT EXHAUST MANIFOLD

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14. On FWD vehicles, install new manifold to catalytic converter gasket (1) and install catalytic converter to exhaust manifold and tighten.
15. Connect oxygen sensor electrical connector (3).
16. Install generator.
    Fig 10: A/C COMPRESSOR

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17. Install A/C compressor (1).
    Fig 11: Removing & Installing Damper Bolt & Damper

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18. Install crankshaft damper.
19. Apply clean engine oil crankshaft damper bolt threads and between bolt head and washer. Tighten bolt to 210 N.m (155 ft. lbs.).
20. Install right splash shield.
21. Install right tire.
    Fig 12: OIL COOLER

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22. Install oil cooler if equipped (2). See Engine/Lubrication/COOLER, Oil - Installation .
23. Connect coolant hoses to oil cooler (2), if equipped.
24. Install new oil filter (3).
25. Lower vehicle.
26. Install upper idler pulley.
    Fig 13: POWER STEERING LINE SUPPORT

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27. Install power steering pump.
28. Install power steering line support bracket at engine mount (1).
    Fig 14: POWER STEERING HOSE SUPPORT-FWD

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29. On FWD vehicles, install power steering hose support (2) at exhaust manifold.
30. Install accessory drive belt.
    Fig 15: Removing/Installing Intake Bolts In Sequence

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31. Connect electrical connectors at block ground, starter, A/C compressor, knock sensor, Oil pressure sensor, generator, Coolant temperature sensor at block, and block heater.
32. Install intake manifold. See Engine/Manifolds/MANIFOLD, Intake - Installation .
    Fig 16: THROTTLE BODY SUPPORT

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33. Install throttle body support bracket (1).
34. Install engine oil dip stick.
35. Install vacuum lines at throttle body and intake manifold.
36. Connect manifold flow control valve and electronic throttle control electrical connectors and fasten harness to intake.
    Fig 17: COIL CONNECTOR

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37. Install intake air tube on throttle body.
38. Install PCV hose (5) to valve cover.
39. Connect fuel line (3) to fuel rail.
40. Connect coils (1), injectors (4), oil temperature sensor, cam position sensors.
    Fig 18: RADIATOR HOSE SUPPORT

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41. Install upper radiator support bracket (1).
    Fig 19: COOLANT ADAPTER

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42. Connect engine coolant temperature sensor (1), and capacitor (2).
43. Install coolant hoses at coolant adapter (3).
44. Connect purge hose (4).
    Fig 20: COOLANT RESERVOIR

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45. Install coolant reservoir (3) and connect hose.
    Fig 21: BATTERY TRAY

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46. Install battery tray (1).
    Fig 22: BATTERY

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47. Install hood.
48. Install battery (3).
49. Connect battery cables.
    Fig 23: AIR CLEANER HOUSING

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50. Install air cleaner housing (1) and connect inlet air hose (5).
    Fig 24: AIR CLEANER INLET

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51. Install fresh air inlet (2) and tighten retainers (5).
52. Fill with coolant. Refer to Cooling - Standard Procedure .
53. Fill with oil.
    Fig 25: ENGINE COVER-2.4L

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54. Start engine and check for leaks.
55. Install engine cover (1).