Engine - Installation

INSTALLATION - ENGINE ASSEMBLY

1. Position engine and transmission assembly under vehicle and slowly lower the vehicle over the engine and transmission.
2. Align engine and transmission mounts to attaching points. Install mounting bolts at the right (Figure 1) and left mounts (Figure 2).




Figure 1 RIGHT MOUNT TO RAIL AND ENGINE










Figure 2 LEFT MOUNT TO FRAME BRACKET






3. Remove safety straps.
4. Slowly raise vehicle enough to remove the engine dolly and cradle Special Tools 6135 and 6710.
5. Install rear mount bracket and rear mount through bolt.
6. Install the flex plate to torque converter bolts.
7. Install structural collar.
8. Install front mount bracket and front mount through bolt.
9. Connect exhaust system to manifold (Figure 3).
10. Install crossmember cradle plate (Figure 5).
11. Install new oil filter.
12. Install power steering pump and bracket.
13. Connect power steering supply line to pump and remove pinch-off pliers.
14. Connect A/C compressor hoses to compressor.
15. Install accessory drive belts.
16. Install axle shafts.
17. Install accessory drive belt splash shield.
18. Install front wheels and tires.
19. Remove plugs from transmission cooler hoses and install transaxle oil cooler line service splice kit. Refer to instructions included with kit.
20. Connect the transaxle shift linkage and electrical connectors.
21. Connect heater hoses (Figure 4).
22. Install ground straps.
23. Connect all engine and throttle body electrical connections.
24. Connect all vacuum lines.
25. Connect the throttle cables.
26. Connect the fuel line.
27. Connect radiator lower and upper hoses.
28. Install radiator fans.
29. Fill cooling system.
30. Connect battery cables.
31. Install air cleaner and inlet hose.
32. Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.
33. Start engine and run until operating temperature is reached.
34. Adjust transmission linkage, if necessary.





Figure 3 Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold











Figure 4 HEATER HOSES - 2.4L











Figure 5 Crossmember Cradle Plate


1 - CRADLE PLATE