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Engine Installation

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  1. Install the engine mount brackets and the accessory brackets, then tighten their bolts to the specified torque.
    Fig 1: Engine Mount Brackets And Accessory Brackets With Torque Specifications
    G06419024Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Replace the new upper transmission mount stud bolt (A).
    Fig 2: Upper Transmission Mount Stud Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06419025Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Position the engine/transmission under the vehicle. Be sure that they are properly aligned. Carefully lower the vehicle until the engine/transmission are properly positioned in the engine compartment. Make sure the vehicle is not resting on any part of the engine/transmission. Support the engine/transmission with a chain hoist (A) and carefully raise the engine/transmission into place.
    NOTE: Reinstall the mounting bolts/support nuts in the sequence given in the following steps. Failure to follow this sequence may cause excessive noise and vibration, and reduce engine mount life.
    Fig 3: Supporting Engine/Transmission With Chain Hoist
    G06419026Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the engine hanger balance bar (VSB02C000019). Attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with several spacers (B) and a 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (C). Remove the rear arm from the engine hanger balance bar, then install the 2008 V6 attachment arm (SIL02C000033). Attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm to the rear cylinder head with a spacer (D) and an 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (E).
    Fig 4: Installing Engine Hanger Balance Bar (VSB02C000019)
    G06419027Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the vehicle as shown, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine hanger balance bar. Tighten the wing nut (F) by hand, and lift and support the engine/transmission.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful when working around the windshield.
    • Be careful not to damage the hood opener cable when installing the engine support hanger at the front bulkhead.
    • AAR-T1256 two sets required for stacking additional cross section bar.
  6. Install the mounting bolts into the upper half of the side engine mount bracket. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
    Fig 5: Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06419028Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Tighten the upper transmission mount bracket mounting bolts and nut to the specified torque, then install the harness bracket.
    Fig 6: Upper Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts And Nut With Torque Specifications
    G06419029Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the ground cable.
    Fig 7: Ground Cable With Torque Specifications
    G06419030Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the chain hoist, then raise the vehicle on the lift.
  10. Using the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) and a jack, raise the front subframe up to the body.
    Fig 8: Raising Front Subframe Using Subframe Adapter (VSB02C000016) And A Jack With Torque Specifications
    G06419031Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts (four) (A), the 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (two) (B), the bolts (two) (C), and the stiffeners (D).
  12. Alighn the front subframe with the subframe alignment pin (see SUBFRAME REPLACEMENT ).
  13. Remove the transmission jack and the subframe adapter.
  14. Discard the subframe middle rubber mount bolts (A), then tighten the new bolts to the specified torque on both sides.
    Fig 9: Subframe Middle Rubber Mount Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06419032Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Install the lower transmission mount nuts.
    Fig 10: Subframe Middle Rubber Mount Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G00505334Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  17. Remove the engine support hanger, the engine hanger balance bar, and the 2008 V6 attachment arm.
  18. Tighten the front engine mount bolt (A), then install the new front engine mount stop mounting nuts (B), and connect the engine mount actuator connector (C), and install the connector (D) to the front subframe.
    Fig 11: Front Engine Mount Bolt, Mount Stop Mounting Nuts And Actuator Connector With Torque Specifications
    G00505335Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Tighten the new rear engine mount bolt (A), then install the new rear engine mount stop mounting nuts (B), and connect the engine mount actuator connector (C).
    Fig 12: Front Engine Mount Bolt, Mount Stop Mounting Nuts And Actuator Connector With Torque Specifications
    G00505336Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Loosen the mounting bolts for the upper half of the side engine mount bracket, then retighten them to the specified torque.
    Fig 13: Subframe Middle Mount Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G00505337Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Loosen the mounting bolts and nut for the upper transmission mount bracket, then retighten them to the specified torque.
    Fig 14: Lower Transmission Mount Securing Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G00505338Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Install the connector bracket (A) to the front cylinder head.
    Fig 15: Lower Transmission Mount Securing Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G00505339Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  24. Install the harness bracket (A) to the rear cylinder head.
    Fig 16: Lower Transmission Mount Securing Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G00505340Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. Connect the ATF cooler hoses to the transmission, and secure the hoses wth the clips (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ).
  26. Install the A/C compressor (A), then connect the A/C compressor clutch connector (B).
    Fig 17: Front Engine Mount Bolt, Front Engine Mount Stop, Engine Mount Actuator Connector And Connector With Torque Specifications
    G06419035Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  27. Connect the heater hoses (A).
    Fig 18: Rear Engine Mount Bolt, Rear Engine Mount Stop And Engine Mount Actuator Connector With Torque Specifications
    G06419036Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    28. Fig 19: Identifying Harness Clamps
    G06419037Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  28. Install the radiator (see RADIATOR REPLACEMENT ).
  29. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  30. Install the harness clamps (A).
    31. Fig 20: Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06419038Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  31. Connect the PSP switch connector (A).
    Fig 21: Upper Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts And Nut With Torque Specifications
    G06419039Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  32. Connect the power steering fluid hose (A), then secure the hose with the clamp (B).
    Fig 22: Front Cylinder Head Connector Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G06419040Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  33. 4WD model: Install the transfer assembly (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ).
  34. 4WD model: Install the propeller shaft to the transfer shaft flange (see PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION ).
  35. Install a new set ring on the end of each driveshaft, then install the driveshafts (see FRONT DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ). Make sure each ring "clicks" into place in the differential and the intermediate shaft.
  36. Connect the suspension lower arms to the knuckles (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
  37. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints to the knuckles (see step 9 in KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ).
  38. Install the damper fork (see step 3 in LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  39. Install exhaust pipe (A) using new gaskets (B) and new self locking nuts (C).
    Fig 23: Rear Cylinder Head Harness Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G06419041Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  40. Install the engine undercover.
    Fig 24: Identifying A/C Compressor And A/C Compressor Clutch Connector
    G06419042Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  41. Install front wheels.
  42. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  43. Install the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
  44. Align the reference mark (A) on the steering joint and the steering gearbox pinion shaft. Connect the steering joint (B) to the steering gearbox pinion shaft (C). Tighten the steering joint bolts.
    Fig 25: Identifying Heater Hoses
    G06419043Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  45. Remove the steering wheel holder tool (see step 58 in STEERING GEARBOX INSTALLATION ).
  46. Install the steering joint cover (D).
  47. Install the P/S pump outlet line (A) and the P/S pump inlet line (B) to the P/S pump and install the P/S hose bracket (C).
    Fig 26: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector
    G06419044Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  48. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  49. Connect the fuel feed hose (A), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B):
  50. Connect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).
  51. Connect the engine wire harness connector (A), then install the harness clamps (B) and the bracket (C).
    Fig 28: Identifying Exhaust Pipe, Gaskets And Self Locking Nuts
    G06419046Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  52. Install the driver's side front fender trim (see FRONT FENDER TRIM REPLACEMENT ).
  53. Connect the PCM connectors (A), then install the PCM with the bracket (B).
    54. Fig 29: Identifying Engine Undercover
    G06419047Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  54. Connect the battery cables (A) to the under-hood fuse/relay box.
    Fig 30: Identifying Steering Joint, Steering Gearbox Pinion Shaft And Steering Joint Cover
    G06419048Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  55. Install the battery base (A), then install the harness clamp (B) and the bolt (C).
    Fig 31: Identifying Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Hose And Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G06419051Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  56. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  57. Install the front grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  58. Install the splash separator (see step 4 in INTAKE AIR RESONATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  59. Install the engine cover (see step 1 in IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  60. Install the strut brace (see FRAME BRACE REPLACEMENT ).
  61. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  62. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) (do not operate the starter) so the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel line. Repeat this operation three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
  63. Refill the engine with the recommended engine oil (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  64. Refill the transmission with ATF (see step 6 in ATF REPLACEMENT ).
  65. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
  66. Refill the reservoir with power steering fluid (see step 6 on FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
  67. Refill the radiator with engine coolant (see step 7 in COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
  68. Do the power steering system bleeding procedure (see step 7 in FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
  69. Do the cooling system bleeding procedure (see step 10 in COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
  70. Check for fluid leaks.
  71. Reinstall the driver's side hood support strut bracket (A) with the bolts to proper locations.
    Fig 32: Installing Driver's Side Hood Support Strut Bracket
    G06419056Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  72. Reattach the passenger's side hood support strut on the pivot bolt (see HOOD SUPPORT STRUT REPLACEMENT ).
  73. Do the PCM reset procedure (see HDS CLEAR COMMAND ).
  74. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see CKP PATTERN CLEAR/CKP PATTERN LEARN ).
  75. Inspect the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ).
  76. Inspect the ignition timing (see IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION ).
  77. Check the wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
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