Engine - Installation

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1. Using a suitable floor crane, position the engine assembly into the vehicle.

2. NOTICE: Only use hand tools when tightening the engine support insulator through bolt or the engine support insulator may be damaged.

Apply threadlock to the bolt threads and install the LH engine support insulator bolt.

- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).





3. NOTICE: Only use hand tools when tightening the engine support insulator nuts or the engine support insulator may be damaged.

NOTE: Make sure the RH engine support insulator mating surfaces and the washer mating surface are free of foreign material and corrosion before installation. Install a new washer.

Apply threadlock to the stud threads and install the RH engine support insulator washer and nuts.

- Tighten to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).





4. Remove the Engine Lifting Bracket.





5. NOTE: The upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts will be installed later.

Install the lower 5 transmission-to-engine bolts.

- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





6. Tighten the 2 transmission mount nuts.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).





7. Install 4 new torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
- Tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).





8. Install the cylinder block opening cover.





9. Install the flexplate inspection cover and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).





10. Position the A/C compressor and install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





11. Position the transmission cooler tube support bracket, the starter wiring harness support bracket and install the nut.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





12. Position the starter wiring harness and rear support bracket and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





13. Install the starter. For additional information, refer to Starting System.

14. If equipped, connect the block heater electrical connector.





15. Install the 4 exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts (2 RH and 2 LH).
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





16. NOTE: On Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles, reposition the transfer case vent hose.

Position the fuel and Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube support bracket and install the upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts.

- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).





17. Position the engine wiring harness onto the engine.

18. Connect the transmission wiring harness retainer to the intake manifold vacuum tube support bracket.





19. Connect the LH Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor, radio interference capacitor and Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connectors, the radio interference capacitor electrical connector retainer and the 2 wiring harness retainers.





20. Connect the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) electrical connector.





21. Connect the LH Knock Sensor (KS) electrical connector.





22. Connect the RH KS electrical connector and the heater coolant hose.





23. Connect the 4 RH ignition coil electrical connectors and the 2 engine wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover studs.





24. Connect the RH VCT solenoid and the RH radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connectors.





25. Connect the RH CMP sensor electrical connector and the 2 wiring harness retainers.





26. Position the ground strap and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





27. Connect the PCM electrical connector and the engine wiring harness retainer.





28. Connect the engine harness electrical connector and wiring harness retainer.





29. Position the power steering pump and reservoir assembly and install the 2 bolts and the stud bolt.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





30. Using the Power Steering Pump Pulley Installer, install the power steering pump pulley.





31. Position the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) hose support bracket and install the nut.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





32. NOTICE: While servicing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.

Position the power steering fluid tubes and install the bolt.

- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).





33. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector and the wiring harness retainer.





34. Connect the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector and the wiring harness retainers to the oil pan bolt, the power steering pump stud bolt and the engine block.





35. Connect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.





36. Position the accessory drive belt onto the accessory drive pulleys.

37. Position the Power Distribution Box (PDB) and wiring harness onto the engine.

38. Install the cooling module.

39. NOTICE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.

Install the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold Removal and Replacement.

40. NOTE: Align the index marks made during hood removal.

Position the hood and install the 4 bolts.

- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).





41. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil.

42. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Heating and Air Conditioning.

43. Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Steering.

44. If the engine was disassembled, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.