Part 2
EngineInstallation (Steps 36-69)
36. Position the upper ball joints into the wheel knuckles and install the 2 nuts.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
37. Position the stabilizer bar links into the lower control arms and install the 2 nuts.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
38. Install the front brake calipers and the 4 bolts.
Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
39. Attach the RH and LH anti-lock brake sensor harnesses to the brake hose clips.
40. Connect the RH and LH anti-lock brake sensor electrical connectors.
41. Install the RH and LH inner splash shields and pin-type retainers.
42. Connect the low pressure A/C hose.
43. Connect the A/C high pressure hose and install the nut.
^ Tighten to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).
44. NOTE: The top heater hose has a green identifying mark to match the hose on the dual coolant flow valve. This will aid in the correct installation of the hose assemblies.
NOTE: Hose assemblies shown with components removed for clarity.
Connect the 3 heater hose quick release couplings. For additional information, refer to Heating and Air Conditioning.
45. CAUTION: Install the bolts, washers and nuts in their original positions or driveshaft NVH can occur. Install the driveshaft flex coupling bolts with the head of the bolt seated against the flange and the nuts seated against the flex coupling.
NOTE: The bolt heads are serrated. Hold the bolt and tighten the nut.
Install the bolts, washers and nuts.
^ Coat the nut and bolt threads with sealer.
^ Tighten to 81 Nm (60 ft. lbs.).
46. Install the catalytic converters. For additional information, refer to Catalytic Converter.
47. Install the inner air deflector.
48. Install the center splash shield.
49. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the LH and the RH splash shields.
50. Connect the A/C pressure switch electrical connector.
51. Connect the cooling fan electrical connector.
52. Connect the coolant valve electrical connector and attach the wiring harness clip to the radiator support.
53. Connect the bulkhead electrical connectors.
^ Tighten to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
54. NOTE: The connectors are located on the backside of the RH strut tower.
Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
55. Position the ground strap and install the bolt.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
56. Install the power steering reservoir and 2 bolts.
^ Tighten the top bolt to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
^ Tighten the bottom bolt to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
57. Connect the degas bottle hose.
58. Connect the vacuum hose.
59. Connect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) hose to the EVAP canister purge valve.
60. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install the 2 upper radiator support brackets and the 6 bolts.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
61. Install the upper radiator sight shield.
62. Connect the fuel supply tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
63. Install the fresh air inlet duct. For additional information, refer to Heating and Air Conditioning.
64. Install the air cleaner assembly and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
65. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
66. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
67. CAUTION: The coolant fill procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the engine can occur.
Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System.
68. CAUTION: The engine appearance cover is equipped with a noise suppressor. If the noise suppressor becomes separated from the engine appearance cover it must be positioned on the intake manifold prior to installing the engine appearance cover.
Install the noise suppressor (if detached) and the engine appearance cover.
69. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Heating and Air Conditioning.