Part 1
EngineSpecial Tool(s):
Material:
All vehicles
1. Align the transaxle to the engine.
2. Install the 4 transaxle-to-engine bolts and the transaxle-to-engine stud bolt.
^ Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the 2 engine-to-transaxle bolts.
^ Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
4. Using the special tools, position the engine and transaxle onto the lift table.
5. NOTE: Position a block of wood under the transaxle.
Install the special tools.
6. Install the starter and the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).
7. Attach the starter wire terminals and install the 2 nuts.
1 Tighten to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
2 Tighten to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
^ Position the starter terminal boot over the starter terminal.
8. Connect the transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector.
9. Install the ground wire and bolt.
^ Tighten to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
10. Connect the wiring harness fasteners to the transaxle-to-engine stud bolt and the starter.
11. Raise the engine and transaxle assembly into the vehicle.
12. Install the engine mount, the nut and the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the nut to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the 4 engine mount nuts.
^ Tighten to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
14. Install the 2 transaxle mount bracket nuts and the bolt.
^ Tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
15. Install the transaxle mount through bolt and nut.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles
16. Position the power transfer unit (PTU) in place and install the 5 bolts.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
17. Position the PTU support bracket in place and install the 5 bolts.
^ Tighten to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
18. NOTE: Do not tighten the 4 catalytic converter nuts at this time.
Using a new gasket, install the RH catalytic converter and 4 new nuts.
19. Install the 2 catalytic converter-to-bracket bolts.
^ Tighten the 4 catalytic converter nuts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the 2 catalytic converter-to-bracket bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
20. Connect the RH catalyst monitor electrical connector.
21. CAUTION: A new powertrain transfer unit (PTU) seal must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft is removed.
Install a new PTU seal.
22. NOTE: Prior to installation of the halfshaft, inspect the halfshaft sealing surface for wear or damage and install new, if necessary.
Position the RH halfshaft in the transaxle and install the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles
23. NOTE: Prior to installation of the halfshaft, inspect the halfshaft sealing surface for wear or damage and install new if necessary.
Position the RH halfshaft in the transaxle and install the bolt and the 2 stud bolts.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
24. NOTE: Do not tighten the 2 catalytic converter support bracket bolts at this time.
Install the RH catalytic converter support bracket and the 2 bolts.
25. Install the 2 catalytic converter support bracket nuts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the 2 catalytic converter support bracket bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
All vehicles
26. NOTE: Prior to installation of the halfshaft, inspect the halfshaft sealing surface for wear or damage and install new, if necessary.
Install the LH halfshaft into the transaxle.
27. Using the special tool, raise the subframe into the installed position.
28. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the 2 front subframe nuts.
^ Tighten to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).
29. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Position the subframe brackets and install the 4 bolts finger-tight.
30. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the 2 rear subframe nuts.
^ Tighten to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).
31. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Tighten the 4 subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).
32. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the through bolts into the lower control arms.
^ Tighten to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).
33. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the 4 lower ball joint nuts.
^ Tighten to 200 Nm (148 ft. lbs.).
34. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the stabilizer bar links and nuts to the struts.
35. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the tie-rod ends and nuts.
^ Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
^ Install new cotter pins.
36. Install the engine roll restrictor-to-subframe through bolt.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
AWD vehicles
37. Line up the index marks on the rear driveshaft to the index marks on the PTU flange made during removal and install the 4 bolts.
^ Tighten to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
All vehicles
38. Install 4 new torque converter nuts.
^ Tighten to 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
39. Install the inspection cover and the 2 fasteners.
