Steps 1 - 26

Installation Procedure





1. Install the front engine mount bracket.
2. Carefully position the engine to the supported frame and transaxle assembly, aligning the engine dowels to the transaxle cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the bolts attaching the engine to the transaxle.
Tighten the engine to transaxle mounting bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the nut securing the front engine mount to the engine frame.
Tighten the front engine mount nut to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
5. Place a block of wood between the front of the engine oil pan and the engine frame.
6. Remove the engine lift chain from the engine lift brackets.





7. Remove the J42504 from the cylinder head.





8. Install the four bolts securing the center transaxle brace to the engine and transaxle.
Tighten the center transaxle brace bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





9. Install the retaining nuts (2, 3) securing the vehicle speed sensor heat shield (1) to the transaxle.
Tighten the vehicle speed sensor heat shield nuts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





10. Install the bolts (1, 3) securing the front transaxle brace (2) to the transaxle and right cylinder head.
Tighten the front transaxle brace bolts (1, 3) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
11. Position the rear transaxle brace over the studs located at the rear of the right cylinder head.





12. Loosely install the nuts (3) securing the rear transaxle brace (1) to the cylinder head.
13. Install the bolt (2) securing the rear transaxle brace (1) to the transaxle.
^ Tighten the rear transaxle brace bolt (2) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the rear transaxle brace nuts (3) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





14. Position the right engine mount bracket (1) to the engine.
15. Install the four bolts securing the right engine mount bracket (1) to the engine.
Tighten the right engine mount bracket bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
16. Install the nut (2) securing the power steering pressure hose to the right engine mount bracket (1).
Tighten the power steering pressure hose retaining nut to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).





17. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.
Tighten the power steering hose to power steering pump to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





18. Connect the power steering hose to the power steering pump reservoir.
19. Install the power steering return hose retaining bolt to the cylinder head.
Tighten the power steering return hose retaining bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
20. Connect the engine wiring harness to the engine.





21. Install the nut (3) securing the coil cassette ground wire to the cylinder head.
Tighten the coil cassette ground wire nut to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
22. Install the nut securing the intermediate hose to the secondary AIR valve at bank 1.
Tighten the intermediate hose to secondary AIR valve nut to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
23. Connect the intermediate hose to the secondary AIR valve at bank 2.
24. Install the heater pipes.





25. Position the engine/transaxle assembly under the vehicle.

Important: Ensure clearance is maintained between the engine/transaxle assembly and the following:
^ The A/C accumulator hose
^ The A/C compressor hose
^ The brake pipes
^ The electronic brake pad wear sensor leads
^ The heater hoses
^ The radiator hoses
^ The wheel speed sensor leads
^ The wiring harnesses

26. Carefully lower the vehicle over the engine/transaxle assembly, aligning the struts to the strut towers.