Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Install drive plate.
a. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.

Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent

Sequence:

b. Install the front spacer, drive plate and rear plate on the crankshaft.
c. Install and uniformly tighten the 8 bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown.

Torque: 83 Nm (61 ft. lbs.)





2. Install transaxle to engine.
a. Attach the transaxle to the engine.
b. Install the ground strap and 8 bolts.

Torque:
14 mm head: 46 Nm (34 ft. lbs.)
17 mm head: 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.)

c. Install the RH exhaust manifold stay with the bolt and nut.

Torque: 20 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)

d. Install the LH exhaust manifold stay with the bolt and nut.

Torque: 20 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)





3. Install torque converter clutch bolts.
a. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt.

Adhesive: Part No.08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent





b. Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench, and install the 6 bolts evenly.

Torque: 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)

HINT: First install the dark green colored bolt, then install the other bolts.
c. Install the flywheel housing under cover and exhaust pipe support stay with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 7.8 Nm (69 inch lbs.)

4. Connect engine wire to transaxle.
Connect these connectors and clamps:
- VSS connector
PNP switch connector
- Solenoid connector
- Direct clutch speed sensor connector
- 2 wire clamps to bracket
5. Install starter.
6. Connect throttle cable to throttle body.
7. Install rear engine mounting insulator.
Install the mounting insulator with the 4 bolts.

Torque: 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.)

8. Install front engine mounting insulator.
Install the mounting insulator with the 4 bolts.

Torque: 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.)





9. Install engine and transaxle assembly in vehicle.
a. Attach the engine sling device to the engine hangers.
b. Lower the engine into the engine compartment.
Tilt the transaxle downward, lower the engine and clear the LH mounting.

NOTICE: Be careful not to hit the park/neutral position switch.

c. Keep the engine level, and align RH and LH mountings with the body bracket.





10. Install No.2 engine mounting bracket and engine moving control rod.
Install the mounting moving control rod and No.2 engine mounting bracket with the 3 bolts.

Torque: 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.)





11. Install Rh engine mounting stay.
Install the RH mounting stay with the 3 bolts.

Torque: 32 Nm (23 ft. lbs.)





12. Connect front engine mounting insulator.
Connect the mounting insulator with the 3 bolts.

Torque: 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)





13. Install engine mounting absorber.
Install the engine mounting absorber with the 4 bolts.

Torque: 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)





14. Connect rear engine mounting insulator.
a. Connect the mounting insulator with the 4 nuts.

Torque: 66 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)

b. Install the 2 hole plugs.





15. Connect LH engine mounting insulator.
Connect the mounting insulator with the 4 bolts.

Torque: 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.)

16. Remove engine sling device.
17. Connect transaxle control cable to transaxle.





18. Install PS pump.
a. Install the PS pump with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 43 Nm (31 ft. lbs.)

b. Install the drive belt.





c. Connect the PS pressure tube with the 2 nuts.
19. Install A/C compressor
a. Install the A/C compressor and drive belt adjusting bar bracket with the 4 bolts and nut.

Torque:
Bolt A: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Bolt B: 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
Nut C: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)

b. Install the drive belt.
c. Connect the A/C compressor connector.
20. Install drive shafts.





21. Connect engine wire to cabin.
a. Push in the engine wire through the cowl panel. Install the grommet.
b. Connect these connectors.
- 4 engine ECM connectors
- 3 cowl wire connectors to connectors on bracket
c. Install the No.2 instrument lower panel.
22. Connect connectors, cable, clamps and hoses.
- Igniter connector on LH fender apron
- Noise filter connector on LH fender apron
- VSV connector for vapor pressure sensor
- Vapor pressure sensor connector and clamp
- Generator connector and wire
- Starter connector and wire
- 2 ground strap connectors to RH fender apron
- 2 ground strap connectors to LH fender apron
- Ground cable to battery body bracket
- Engine wire protector clamp to battery body bracket
- Engine wire clamp to bracket on RH fender apron
- Engine wire clamp to bracket on fuel filter
- Brake booster vacuum hose to air intake chamber
- Engine coolant reservoir hose to water outlet
- Heater hose to intake manifold
- Heater hose to water inlet housing
- Fuel inlet hose to fuel filter

CAUTION: Perform connecting operations of the fuel tube connector (quick type) after observing the precautions.

- EVAP hose to pipe on emission control valve set
- 2 vacuum hoses to vacuum tank for ACIS





23. Install front exhaust pipe.
a. Temporarily install 3 new gaskets and the front exhaust pipe with the 2 bolts and 6 nuts.
b. Tighten the 4 nuts holding the exhaust manifolds to the front exhaust pipe.

Torque: 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.)

c. Tighten the 2 bolts and 2 nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe.

Torque: 56 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)

d. Install the bracket with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)

e. Install the support stay with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)

24. Install radiator.
25. Install cruise control actuator.
26. Install charcoal canister.
27. install air cleaner cap assembly and air cleaner case.
28. Connect accelerator cable.
29. Install engine fender apron seals.
30. Install battery tray and battery.
31. Install hood.
32. Fill engine with oil.
33. Fill with engine coolant.
34. Start engine and check for leaks.
35. Perform road test.
Check for abnormal noise shock, slippage, correct shift points and smooth operation.
36. Recheck engine coolant and oil levels