Engine Installation
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- Install the flywheel.
- Position the engine on the subframe and transmission assembly.
- Install the transmission to engine bolts.
- Install five bolts.
- Install one stud bolt.
- Install the RH engine support insulator through bolt.
- Install the LH engine support insulator-to-subframe nut.
- Install the two RH engine support insulator-to-transmission bolts.
- Disconnect the engine lift equipment and position it aside.
- Remove the RH engine lifting eye.
- Remove the LH engine lifting eye.
- Install the secondary air injection hose.
- Install the RH catalytic converter heat shield.
- Install the two nuts.
- Position the ground strap and install the bolt.
- Position the 42-pin connector on the bracket and connect the transaxle harness electrical connector.
- Connect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the output speed sensor (OSS) electrical connector.
- Install the ignition coil.
- Install the bolts.
- Connect the ignition coil electrical connector.
- Connect the ignition coil.
- Connect the spark plug wires.
- Install the secondary air injection valve and bracket.
- Install the nuts.
- Connect the secondary air injection valve vacuum tube.
- Connect the control valve solenoid to the bracket.
- Install the LH secondary air injection tube.
- Tighten the compression nuts.
- Connect the power steering pressure line to the power steering pump.
- Install the power steering pressure line bracket.
- Install the nut.
- Install the power steering pressure line bracket.
- Install the nut.
- Using the special tool, raise the engine, transmission and subframe in to the vehicle.
- Install the four front subframe-to-body bolts.
- Lower the special tool and position it aside.
- Install the LH and RH half shafts to the steering knuckles.
- Connect the LH and RH tie rod ends to the steering knuckles.
- Connect the LH and RH lower control arms to the steering knuckles.
- Connect the LH and RH stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar.
- Install the four torque converter nuts.
- Install the engine rear plate.
- Install the starter motor.
- Connect the starter motor electrical connectors.
- Install the nuts.
- Install the starter motor electrical connector cover.
- Connect the auxiliary oil cooler assembly.
- Connect the transmission oil cooler hose, if equipped.
- Connect the power steering return hose.
- Connect the wire harness electrical connector.
- Connect the transmission oil cooler hose.
- Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator and the degas bottle supply hose.
- Install the radiator support bracket.
- Connect the lower radiator hose to the water pump.
- Connect the A/C discharge tube.
- Install the nut.
- Install the front wheels.
- Install the catalytic converters and Y-pipe assemblies.
- Connect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
- Install the valance panel.
- Install the three screws.
- Install the 9 pin-type retainers.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) electrical connector.
- Tighten the bolt.
- Connect the Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) canister purge valve electrical connector.
- Connect the ground electrical connectors.
- Install the bolt.
- Connect the heater water hose.
- Connect the degas hose to the degas bottle.
- Install the engine roll restrictor.
- Install the bolts.
- Install the engine roll restrictor brace.
- Install the nuts.
- Connect the fuel supply hose. Refer to FUEL LINE CONNECTOR .
- Connect the A/C suction tube to the accumulator drier.
- Connect the generator electrical connectors.
- Connect the power steering return hose.
- Connect the ground strap electrical connector.
- Install the nut.
- Connect the upper radiator hose and heater water hose to the thermostat housing.
- Connect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor and the 42-pin electrical connector.
- Tighten the bolt.
- Install the manual control lever cable.
- Connect the manual control lever cable to the manual control lever.
- Install the nut.
- Connect the chassis vacuum hose.
- Install the accelerator cable bracket.
- Install the bolts.
- Connect the accelerator cable, speed control cable and throttle return spring.
- Install the snow shield.
- Install the pin-type retainers.
- Connect the steering column to the steering gear input shaft.
- Tighten the pinch bolt.
- Install the steering column input shaft coupling boot.
- Install the three nuts.
- Install the Engine Air Cleaner (ACL) (9600) and the engine air cleaner outlet tube (9B659).
- Install the cowl extension and cowl vent screen.
- Install the battery and connect the battery ground cable.
- Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
- Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. Refer to BLEEDING .
- Charge the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGING .
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM FILLING .
- Inspect the engine and cooling system for leaks.