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Removal & Installation: Engine: Installation

  1. Install engine mount crossmember. Tighten retaining nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Install engine and transaxle.
  2. Install engine mount-to-engine mount crossmember retaining nut, and tighten it to specification. Install right (timing belt side) engine mount, through-bolt and retaining nuts. Tighten through-bolt and retaining nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. Install transaxle mount and bracket. Tighten bracket retaining bolts and nuts to specification. Install NEW retaining ring on end of axle shaft. Coat axle shaft splines and sliding surfaces with grease. Install axle shafts in transaxle with opening of retaining ring facing upward.
  4. Pull outward on axle shafts to ensure retaining ring is seated in transaxle. Install and tighten axle support bearing bracket evenly to specification.
  5. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specs. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Fill engine with oil. Fill A/T transaxle with Dexron II ATF or M/T transaxle with SAE 75W-90 gear oil with API rating of GL-4 or GL-5.
  6. Fill and bleed cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Ensure accelerator cable has .06-.17" (1.5-4.5 mm) deflection at throttle body when installed. If deflection is not as specified, rotate nut on end of cable at throttle body until specified deflection is obtained.
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