Installation

ECM Cover And Connectors:

INSTALLATION





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

Part No. 08833 00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent

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

Torque: 83 Nm (61 ft lbs.)





2. Install transmission to engine.
a. Check the torque converter clutch installation.
b. Attach the transmission to the engine.
c. Install the ground strap and 10 bolts.

Torque:
37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.) for 14 mm head
72 Nm (53 ft. lbs.) for 17 mm head





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

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: 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)

HINT: First install the black colored bolt, install the other bolts.

c. Install the flywheel housing under cover with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)





4. Install oil cooler pipe for transmission.
5. Install oil dipstick guide and dipstick for transmission.
a. Install a new O-ring to the dipstick guide.
b. Apply soapy water to the O-ring.
c. Connect the dipstick guide end to the dipstick tube of the oil pan.
d. Install the dipstick guide with the bolt.
e. Install the dipstick.
6. Connect engine wire to transmission.
Connect the connectors and wire:
- Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV), connector
- PNP switch connector
- Solenoid connector
- Direct clutch speed sensor connector
- Engine wire to 3 wire clamps





7. Install engine and transmission assembly in vehicle.
a. Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
b. Slowly lower the engine and transmission assembly into the engine compartment.
c. Insert the stud bolts of the front engine mounting brackets into the stud bolt holes of the front suspension crossmember.





d. Keep the engine level.





e. Install the rear engine mounting member with the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.

Torque:
25.5 Nm (19 ft lbs.) for bolts
13.5 Nm (10 ft. lbs.) for nuts

NOTICE: Be careful of installation direction.





f. Install the 4 nuts holding the engine mounting brackets to the front suspension crossmember.

Torque: 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.)

g. Install the 2 hole plugs.
h. Remove the engine chain hoist.
i. Install the No.1 V-bank cover bracket to the No.2 engine hanger with the nut.
8. Install heat insulators for front side of front exhaust pipe.





9. Install PS gear housing.
a. Connect the sliding yoke to the steering intermediate shaft.
b. Install the PS gear housing with the 4 bolts.

Torque: 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)

c. Install the 2 PS oil tube with the bolt.





d. Install the bolt holding the sliding yoke to the steering intermediate shaft.

Torque: 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)





10. Install transmission control rod.
Install the control rod with the 2 clips.





11. Install A/C compressor.
a. Install the A/C compressor, compressor stay and wire bracket with the 3 bolts and nut.

Torque:
49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.) for bolt
29 Nm (21 ft. lbs.) for nut

b. Connect the A/C compressor connector.
c. Install the wire clamp.




12. Install PS pump.
a. Install the PS pump with the 2 bolts and nut. Alternately tighten the bolts and nut.

Torque:
39.2 Nm (9 ft. lbs.) for bolts
43.1 Nm (32 ft. lbs.) for nut

b. Connect the PS oil pressure switch connector.
c. Install the RH engine under cover with the 2 screws.
13. Install propeller shaft
14. Install center front floor brace.

Torque: 13 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)

15. Install heat insulators.





16. Install Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC).
Install a new gasket and the TWC with 3 new nuts. Install the 2 TWC.

Torque: 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.)

17. Install center and front exhaust pipe.
18. Install heated oxygen sensors.
Install the 2 oxygen sensors to the front exhaust pipe.

Torque: 44 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)

HINT:
- Before installing the oxygen sensor, twist the sensor wire counterclockwise 3 and 1/2 turns.
- After installing the oxygen sensor, check that the sensor wire is not twisted. If it is twisted, remove the oxygen sensor and reinstall it.

19. Connect engine wire to ECM box.
a. Install the engine wire grommet to the ECM box.
b. Connect these connectors:
- 3 ECM connectors
- 4 wire harness connectors
- 2 junction connectors

c. Install these parts:
- ECM hood
- ECM cover

20. Connect connectors, wire, straps, clamps and hoses.
- Generator wire to generator
- Wire for generator wire to wire clamp on generator
- Ground cable to stay on generator
- PS oil hose to No.1 oil pan
- 2 PS air hoses to hose clamp on No.3 RH timing belt cover
- Hose clamp for PS air hose
- PS air hose to upper intake manifold
- Starter cable to battery
- Ground strap to body
- 2 heater hoses
- Fuel inlet hose (rear fuel pipe) to fuel main tube
Air inlet hose for EVAP to line tube
- EVAP hose from line tube





21. Install front suspension member brace.
Install the brace with the 6 bolts.

Torque: 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.)

22. Install generator drive belt.
23. Install radiator assembly.
24. Connect accelerator cable to engine.
25. Install intake air connector pipe.
26. Install air cleaner assembly.
27. Install air cleaner inlet.
28. Fill with engine coolant.
29. Fill with engine oil.
30. Start engine and check for leaks.
31. Install V-bank cover.
32. Install engine under cover.
33. Install hood.
34. Perform road test.
Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift points and smooth operation.
35. Recheck engine coolant and oil levels disassembly.