Part 1

Engine

Special Tool(s):

Material:

Installation (Steps 1-35)

1. NOTE: Align the flexplate to converter marks made during engine removal.





Install the engine to the transmission and install the bolts.
^ Tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





2. Position the wiring harness and install the 2 nuts.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





3. Using the special tool and an engine crane, move the engine and transmission onto the crossmember and cooling system assembly.

4. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.





Install the LH and the RH upper engine mount nuts.
^ Tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





5. Connect the transmission cooler tubes.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the transmission cooler tube bracket nut.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





7. Install the power steering pump and 4 bolts.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





8. Install the power steering tube bracket nut.
^ Tighten to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).





9. Install the A/C compressor and 4 bolts.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





10. Connect the A/C compressor and power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connectors.
11. Install the accessory drive belt.





12. Connect the 2 oil cooler hoses, if equipped.





13. Connect the lower radiator, upper radiator and heater hose.





14. Install the lower radiator hose bracket nut.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





15. Using the powertrain lift and the transmission support bracket, carefully raise the entire assembly into the vehicle.

16. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.





Install the 4 front crossmember and the 4 center crossmember bolts.
^ Tighten to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).

17. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.





Install the 4 RH and LH center crossmember I-brace bolts.
^ Tighten to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).





18. Install the 4 transmission support bolts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).





19. Install the 4 torque converter nuts.
^ Tighten to 38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.).





20. Install the cover.





21. Install the 6 lower transmission to engine bolts.
^ Tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





22. Connect the generator electrical connector and pin-type retainer.





23. Connect the starter motor wiring and install the nuts.
^ Tighten the large nut to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the small nut to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).





24. Install the cover.





25. Install the starter motor ground cable and nut.
^ Tighten the large nut to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

26. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the wheel has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.





Connect the steering coupling and install the bolt.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).





27. Install the steering shaft bolt.
^ Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





28. Connect the block heater electrical connector, if equipped.





29. Install the retaining bolt for the high pressure power steering hose bracket.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





30. Attach the power steering return hose to the pressure hose clip.





31. Connect the variable assist power steering (VAPS) actuator electrical connector.





32. Attach the shift cable pin-type retainer to the exhaust heat shield.





33. Install the shift cable bracket and 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





34. Connect the shift cable to the shifter.





35. Install the 2 strut-to-control arm bolts and nuts.
^ Tighten to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).