Steps 1-60
Engine
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 lb-ft).
3. Install the 2 engine-to-transaxle bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
4. Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and the Spreader Bar, position the engine and transaxle onto the lift table.
5. NOTE: Position a block of wood under the transaxle.
Install the Powertrain Lift and Universal Adapter Brackets.
6. Install the starter and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
7. Attach the starter wire terminals and install the 2 nuts.
1. Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
2. Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- 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 (106 lb-in).
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 lb-ft).
- Tighten the nut to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
13. Install the 4 engine mount nuts.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
14. Install the 2 transaxle support insulator bracket nuts and the bolt.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
15. Install the transaxle support insulator through bolt and nut.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
16. Position the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) in place and install the 5 bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
17. Position the PTU support bracket in place and install the 5 bolts.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
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 lb-ft).
- Tighten the 2 catalytic converter-to-bracket bolts to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
20. Connect the RH Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector.
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles
21. 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.
22. Install the 2 catalytic converter support bracket nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Tighten the 2 catalytic converter support bracket bolts to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
All vehicles
23. Using the Powertrain Lift, raise the subframe into the installed position.
24. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the 2 front subframe nuts.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
25. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Position the subframe brackets and install the 4 bolts finger-tight.
26. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the 2 rear subframe nuts.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
27. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Tighten the 4 subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
28. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the stabilizer bar links and nuts to the struts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
29. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the tie-rod ends and nuts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Install new cotter pins.
30. Install the engine roll restrictor-to-subframe through bolt.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
AWD vehicles
31. Line up the index marks on the rear driveshaft to the index marks on the PTU flange made during removal and install the 4 new bolts.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
All vehicles
32. Install 4 new torque converter nuts.
- Tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).
33. Install the inspection cover and the 2 fasteners.
34. Install the 4 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
35. Using new gaskets, install the Y-pipe assembly and 6 new nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
36. NOTE: Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil prior to installing the oil filter.
Install a new engine oil filter.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.
37. Connect the 2 transmission fluid cooler hoses.
38. Connect the power steering cooler tube.
39. Slide the steering gear-to-dash seal onto the steering gear and engage the 4 retaining clips into the body.
- From under the vehicle, verify that the seal is properly installed on the steering gear and the retaining clips are fully engaged into the body.
40. If equipped, install the underbody shield and the 6 screws.
41. Install the LH splash shield and the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown).
42. Position the LH fender splash shield and install the 4 screws.
43. NOTE: Align the index marks made during removal.
Install the steering intermediate shaft onto the steering gear and install a new bolt.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
44. Install the steering joint cover and the 2 nuts.
45. Using a new banjo bolt and 2 new seals, install the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) tube onto the steering gear.
- Tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
46. Install the PSP tube bracket and bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
47. Connect the PCM electrical connectors and pin-type retainers.
48. Install the engine mount brace and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
49. Install the ground wire and the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
50. Connect the fuel supply tube from the fuel rail.
51. Attach the power steering reservoir onto the cowl.
52. Connect the hose to the power steering reservoir.
- Attach the pin-type retainer to the engine mount brace.
53. Install the oil level indicator.
54. Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover stud bolts.
55. Connect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
56. Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
57. Using new O-ring seals, connect the A/C tubes and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
58. Install the A/C tube bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
59. Install the 2 A/C tube bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
60. Using a new O-ring seal, connect the A/C tube to the condenser and install the nut.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
