Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure
1. Refer to the appropriate service information in order to install the necessary components to the engine.
2. Use an engine hoist in order to remove the engine from the engine stand.
3. Install the engine to the transmission and the frame at the powertrain lift table.





4. Remove the EN 46114 engine lift brackets.
5. Install the engine to transmission (bell housing) bolts.





6. Install the transmission upper brace nut located behind the power steering pump.
Tighten the transmission upper brace nut to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the transmission lower brace.
8. Install the transfer case brace.
9. Install the power steering pump with the power steering pipe/hose.
10. Install the power steering reservoir and reposition to provide access.
11. Install the accessory drive belt.
12. Install the power steering pressure pipe/hose to the water outlet.
13. Install the coolant inlet pipe.
14. Install the exhaust crossover pipe.
15. Carefully lower the vehicle or raise the powertrain table in order to install the powertrain to the vehicle.
16. Install the frame bolts.
17. Raise the vehicle and remove the powertrain lift table.
18. Install the transmission mount lower nuts.
19. Install the engine mount lower nuts.

Caution: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion steering gear stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control which could result in an accident and possible personal injury.

20. Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear.
21. Rotate the struts and install the drive axles to the transaxle.
22. Install the lower ball joints to the knuckles.
23. Install the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles.
24. Install the front wheel speed sensor wiring harnesses to the lower control arms and the frame.
25. Connect the VSS electrical connector and secure the wiring harness to the vehicle.
26. Install the engine splash shields.
27. Install lower radiator air baffle.
28. Install the front tires and wheels.
29. Install the catalytic converter.
30. If the vehicle is equipped with AWD, install rear propeller shaft.
31. Install the torque converter bolts as necessary.
32. Lower the vehicle.
33. Fill the engine oil as necessary.





34. Install the transmission electrical connector.
35. Connect the suction hose to the evaporator outlet pipe.
36. Connect the discharge hose to the condenser.
37. Recharge the air conditioning system.
38. Install the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold.





39. Install the transmission ground wire and the bolt.
Tighten the transmission ground bolt 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).





40. Install the ECM chassis (outboard) side electrical connector to the ECM.





41. Connect the fuel pressure and EVAP pipes to the engine.
42. Install the engine mount struts.
43. Connect the heater hoses to the engine.
44. Connect the radiator hoses to the engine.
45. Fill the cooling system.
46. Connect the battery positive cable to the generator and the starter.
47. Connect the battery negative cable to the engine block.
48. Install the throttle body air inlet duct.
49. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.