Engine Replacement

Engine Replacement

Special Tools

J-38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

1. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Service and Repair.

2. Remove negative battery cable from engine block. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Replacement (LFW) Battery Negative Cable ReplacementBattery Negative Cable Replacement (LAF or LEA) Battery Negative Cable Replacement

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

4. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.





5. Drain (1) the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static LF1 or LFW) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static LAF or LEA) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static).

6. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LF1, LFW or LFX) Service and Repair.

7. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Service and Repair.

8. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement Battery Tray Replacement.





9. Disconnect the range selector cable end (1) from the range selector lever.

10. Disconnect the range selector cable (2) from the range selector cable bracket.

11. Disconnect the wiring harness from the underhood junction block. refer to Accessory Wiring Junction Block Replacement Accessory Wiring Junction Block Replacement.

12. Remove battery hold down retainer bracket.

13. Disconnect right side inline electrical connector.





14. Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using J-38185 - pliers.





15. Remove the radiator outlet hose (2) from the engine.





16. Disconnect the A/C compressor (1).

17. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LF1 or LFW) Radiator Outlet Hose ReplacementRadiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LEA) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement.

18. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LEA) Radiator Inlet Hose ReplacementRadiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LF1 or LFW) Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement.





19. Secure the cooling module to the upper body structure

20. Remove the engine control module (ECM). Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement Service and Repair.

21. Support the engine in the cradle with wood blocks.

22. Remove right side engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side.

23. Disconnect the A/C high pressure switch harness.

24. Discharge A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

25. Disconnect the electrical connector from the air conditioning refrigerant pressure sensor valve.





26. Remove the compressor hose nut (1) at the compressor

27. Remove the compressor hose (2) from the compressor.

28. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the compressor, then reposition the hose out of the way.

29. Disconnect the Coolant Recovery Reservoir Vent Hose. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Vent Hose Replacement (LEA) Coolant Recovery Reservoir Vent Hose ReplacementCoolant Recovery Reservoir Vent Hose Replacement (LF1 or LFW) Coolant Recovery Reservoir Vent Hose Replacement.

30. Disconnect the Coolant Recovery Reservoir Outlet Hose. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement (LF1 or LFW) Coolant Recovery Reservoir Outlet Hose ReplacementCoolant Recovery Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement (LEA) Coolant Recovery Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement.

31. Disconnect the heater inlet hose from the engine.

32. Disconnect the heater outlet hose from the engine.





33. Release the spring clamp (1) and remove the power brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold vacuum port.

34. Remove the power brake booster vacuum sensor (2) from the power vacuum brake booster.

35. Disconnect the fuel feed line. Refer to Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement.

36. Disconnect the fuel EVAP emission line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Procedures.

37. Disconnect the coolant reservoir hose from the engine to reservoir.

38. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

39. Remove the lower transaxle-to-engine bolts.

40. Remove the torque converter inspection cover.

41. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LFW) Service and RepairStarter Replacement (LAF or LEA) Service and Repair.

42. Mark the relationship of the flywheel to the torque converter for reassembly.

43. Remove the torque converter to flywheel bolts.





44. For AWD, remove the propeller shaft completely from the vehicle. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement Service and Repair.

45. For AWD, remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement Transfer Case Assembly Replacement.

46. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

47. Remove the right and left engine splash shields.

48. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines from the radiator.

49. Disconnect the power steering hoses from the power steering cooler.

50. Remove the left and right tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.

51. Remove the left and right stabilizer bar links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.

52. Disconnect the left and right lower ball joints. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Front Suspension.

53. Disconnect the left and right axle shafts from the hubs. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.

Note:
In order to prevent possible SIR system deployment, do not attempt to rotate the steering shaft.

54. Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.

55. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LFW) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LFW) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side.

56. Support the engine in the cradle with wood blocks.

57. Remove the left engine mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side





58. Position the engine support table under the powertrain assembly.

59. With the table positioned, fully raise the table to contact with the powertrain assembly.

60. Remove the front crossmember support bracket to body bolts.

61. Remove the cradle bolts.

Note:
During the powertrain removal, support the vehicle body by placing a jack at the rear of the vehicle.

62. Slowly raise the vehicle until the powertrain assembly is clear of the vehicle.

63. Remove the front transmission mount from the frame. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement Transmission Front Mount Replacement.

64. Separate the engine from the transmission.

65. Transfer parts as needed.

Installation Procedure

1. Align the engine to the transmission.





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the transmission-to-engine mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

3. Install the right engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side.

4. Install the front transmission mount to the engine. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement Transmission Front Mount Replacement.

5. Install the powertrain assembly to the vehicle.

6. Install the cradle bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement.

7. Install the front crossmember support bracket to body bolts. Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft)

8. Remove the engine support table.

9. Install the front transmission mount bolts to the body. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement Transmission Front Mount Replacement.

10. Remove the wood blocks from the cradle.

11. Install the lower transaxle-to-engine bolts and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

12. For AWD, install the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement Transfer Case Assembly Replacement.

13. Install the torque converter-to-flywheel bolts and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).

14. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LFW) Service and RepairStarter Replacement (LAF or LEA) Service and Repair.

15. Install the torque converter inspection cover.

16. Install the torque converter inspection cover and tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 lb in).

17. Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LFW) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LFW) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side.

18. Connect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.

19. For AWD, install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement Service and Repair.

20. Install the left and right axle shaft nuts. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.

21. Connect the left and right lower ball joints. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Front Suspension.

22. Install the left and right stabilizer bar links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.

23. Install the left and right tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.

24. Connect the transmission cooler lines to the transmission.

25. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LEA) Removal and ReplacementAir Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LFW) Removal and Replacement.

26. Install the right and left engine splash shields.

27. Connect the transmission cooler lines to the radiator.

28. Connect the power steering hoses to the power steering cooler.

29. Install the front tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

30. Lower the vehicle.

31. Connect the range selector cable (2) to the range selector cable bracket.

32. Connect the wiring harness to the underhood junction block. refer to Accessory Wiring Junction Block Replacement Accessory Wiring Junction Block Replacement.

33. Connect right side inline electrical connector.

34. Install the fuel EVAP line.

35. Connect the fuel feed line. Refer to Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement.

36. Connect the heater inlet hose to the engine.

37. Connect the heater outlet hose to the engine.

38. Install the A/C compressor hose to the compressor.

39. Connect the transmission cooler lines to the radiator.

40. Connect the power steering hoses to the power steering cooler.

41. Connect the Coolant Recovery Reservoir Vent Hose. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Vent Hose Replacement (LEA) Coolant Recovery Reservoir Vent Hose ReplacementCoolant Recovery Reservoir Vent Hose Replacement (LF1 or LFW) Coolant Recovery Reservoir Vent Hose Replacement.

42. Connect the Coolant Recovery Reservoir Outlet Hose. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement (LF1 or LFW) Coolant Recovery Reservoir Outlet Hose ReplacementCoolant Recovery Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement (LEA) Coolant Recovery Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement.





43. Install the power brake booster vacuum sensor (2) to the power vacuum brake booster.

44. Install the starter positive cable and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

45. Connect the coolant reservoir hose from the engine to reservoir.

46. Connect the A/C high pressure switch harness.

47. Connect the electrical connector to the air conditioning refrigerant pressure sensor valve.

48. Connect the generator positive cable and nut and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).

49. Install the ECM. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement Service and Repair.

50. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the engine. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LF1 or LFW) Radiator Outlet Hose ReplacementRadiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LEA) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement.

51. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the engine. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LEA) Radiator Inlet Hose ReplacementRadiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LF1 or LFW) Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement.

52. Fill the vehicle with coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static LF1 or LFW) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static LAF or LEA) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static).

53. Fill the vehicle with engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LF1, LFW or LFX) Service and Repair.

54. Connect the wiring harness to the underhood junction block.

55. Connect the transmission shifter cable.

56. Remove the cooling module support.

57. Install the battery tray and battery. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement Battery Tray Replacement.

58. Install battery hold down retainer bracket.

59. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Service and Repair.

60. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.

61. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

62. Perform the throttle learn procedure. Refer to Throttle/Idle Learn Testing and Inspection.