Installation Procedure
- Attach the engine lift hoist to the engine lift hooks.
- Install the following components:
- Exhaust manifold
Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement (LSJ) or Exhaust Manifold Replacement (L61) in Engine Exhaust.
- Engine mount bracket
Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .
- Fuel rail
Refer to Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.2L (L61).
- Engine block heater, if equipped.
Refer to Coolant Heater Replacement (2.2L (L61)) in Engine Cooling.
- Drive belt tensioner
Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
- Thermostat housing and feed pipe
Refer to Thermostat Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Generator
Refer to Generator Replacement (LSJ) or Generator Replacement (L61) .
- Flywheel
Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement .
- Exhaust manifold
- If applicable, install the clutch pressure plate and disk.
- Align the engine to the transmission.
- Secure the engine to the transmission.
Tighten: Tighten the transmission to engine bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- If applicable, install the torque converter bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (2.2L (L61)) or Starter Motor Replacement (2.0L (LSJ)) in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the engine lift from the engine.
- Raise and position the frame and powertrain assembly to the vehicle.
- Hand start all the frame bolts while aligning the frame to the paint marks.
- Tighten the frame bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the frame bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft +180 degrees).
- Remove the lift table.
- Connect the drive axles to the steering knuckles. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Connect the lower control arm to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
- Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
- Connect the outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
- Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
- Install the side transmission mount. Refer to the following:
- Transmission Mount Replacement - Side in Automatic Transaxle - AF23-5
- Transmission Mount Replacement - Side in Automatic Transaxle - VT25-E
- Transmission Mount Replacement - Side in Manual Transmission - M86 Getrag
- Install the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
- Remove the wood blocks between the powertrain and frame.
- Connect the transmission shift cable to the transmission.
- Connect the transmission harness connector.
- Connect the exhaust takedown pipe to the exhaust manifold.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Connect the generator harness connectors.
Tighten: Tighten the generator terminal nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Connect the starter harness connectors (3,4,5).
Tighten: Tighten the battery terminal nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Tighten: Tighten the S-terminal nut to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
- Install the AC compressor to the engine. Refer to Compressor Replacement (2.2L (L61)) or Compressor Replacement (2.0L (LSJ)) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Install the engine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Connect the following harness connectors:
- IAC motor
- TPS
- Map sensor
- Crankshaft sensor
- Oil pressure sensor
- Purge solenoid
- Ignition coil and module assembly
- O2 sensor
- Vehicle speed sensor
- Engine temperature sensor
- Install the inlet heater hose (1) and outlet heater hose (2). Refer to Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet (2.2L (L61)) or Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet (2.0L (LSJ)) and Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet (2.2L (L61)) or Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet (2.0L (LSJ)) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Install the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet (2.2L (L61)) or Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet (2.0L (LSJ)) in Engine Cooling.
- Connect the fuel line to the fuel rail.
- Connect the brake booster hose at the brake booster.
- Connect the accelerator cable. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.2L (L61).
- Release the cooling module from the upper body structure.
- Install the air inlet duct and resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.2L (L61).
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Fill the engine with engine oil to the proper level. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations in Maintenance and Lubrication.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.2L (L61)) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.0L (LSJ)) in Engine Cooling.
- Road test the vehicle.