Removal and Replacement

Engine

Special Service Tools





NOTE: In this procedure the engine and transmission are removed together.

1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the engine cover.
4. Remove the plenum box access panel.
5. Remove the battery tray.
6. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
7. Drain the coolant.
8. Remove the starter motor.
9. Remove the catalytic converters.
10. Remove the lower engine stabilizer bar.
11. Remove the front subframe assembly.
12. Siphon the fluid from the power steering reservoir.
13. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM).





14.





15. Remove the A/C compressor, upper support bracket.





16. Remove the A/C compressor, lower support bracket.





17. Release the accessory drive belt tension.





18. Release the A/C and PAS lines from the clip.





19. Release the A/C compressor and tie aside.





20. Disconnect the power steering fluid line.





21. Release the selector lever cable.





22. Release the LH and RH halfshafts.
Special Service Tools: Remover, Halfshaft





23. Remove the LH halfshaft.





24. Remove the RH halfshaft.





25. Tie the suspension arms aside for access.
26. Disconnect the cooling fan control electrical connector.





27. Remove the top hose.





28. Disconnect the bottom hose.





29. Release the transmission fluid cooler.





30. Disconnect the starter motor electrical connections.





31. CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.

Disconnect the fuel line.





32. Release the RH ground cable.





33. Disconnect the engine wiring harness.





34. LH side: Release 4 engine compartment ground cables.





35. Release the clip and disconnect the purge line.





36. Remove the coolant expansion tank.





37. Release the driveshaft from the transmission drive flange.





38. Disconnect 2 heater hoses from the bulkhead.





39. Support the engine.
General Equipment: Powertrain Jack





40. CAUTION: Make sure that new nuts are installed.

Remove the LH engine mount bracket.





41. Remove the LH engine mount.





42. RH side: Release the engine mount.





43. With assistance, carefully remove the engine and transmission.





Engine

1. With assistance, carefully install the engine and transmission.

General Equipment: Powertrain Jack





2. RH side: Install the engine mount.

Torque:
80 Nm

3. Install the LH engine mount.

Torque:
175 Nm

4. Install the bracket.

Torque:
M12. 80 Nm
M8. 25 Nm

5. Remove the engine support.
6. Connect the bulkhead heater hoses.

7. CAUTION: Make sure that the component is clean, free of foreign material and lubricant.

CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

Install the driveshaft.
Torque:
40 Nm

8. Install the coolant expansion tank.

Torque:
10 Nm

9. Connect the purge line.
10. Connect the engine compartment ground cables.

Torque:
M8. 25 Nm
M6. 10 Nm

11. Secure the engine wiring harness.

Torque:
10 Nm

12. Install the RH ground cable.

Torque:
10 Nm

13. CAUTION: A new O-ring seal is to be installed.

CAUTION: Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these components.

Connect the fuel line.

14. Install the transmission fluid cooler.
15. Connect the coolant top hose.
16. Connect the coolant bottom hose.
17. Connect the cooling fan electrical connector.
18. Install the RH halfshaft support.

Torque:
25 Nm

19. Install the LH halfshaft.
20. With assistance, install the halfshaft to the hub.
21. Install the halfshafts.

Torque:
Stage 1. 45 Nm
Stage 2. 80°

22. Connect the selector cable to the transmission.
23. Connect the low pressure line to the power steering pump.
24. Secure the A/C and power steering lines.
25. Install the A/C compressor.

Torque:
25 Nm

26. Install the A/C compressor, upper support bracket.

Torque:
M10. 45 Nm
M8. 25 Nm
M6. 10 Nm

27. Install the A/C compressor, lower support bracket.

Torque:
25 Nm

28. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose.
29. Connect the ECM electrical connectors.
30. Install the starter motor.
31. Remove the front subframe assembly.
32. Install the lower engine stabilizer bar.
33. Remove the catalytic converters.
34. Refill and bleed the cooling system.
35. Install the air cleaner assembly.
36. Remove the battery tray.
37. Remove the plenum box access panel.
38. Remove the engine cover.
39. Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover.
40. Refill and bleed the power steering.
41. Carry out the final halfshaft and suspension tightening with the vehicle on its wheels.