Part 1
Engine
All vehicles
1. Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, align the transaxle to the engine.
2. Install the 5 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
- 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 Spreader Bar, position the engine and transaxle onto the Powertrain Lift table.
5. NOTE: Position a block of wood under the transaxle.
Install the Powertrain Lift and Universal Adapter Brackets.
6. Attach the transaxle control wire harness retainer to the transaxle stud bolt.
7. Connect the transaxle control electrical connector.
8. Install the starter, the stud bolt and bolt.
- Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
9. Connect the wiring harness retainer to the starter motor stud bolt.
10. Attach the starter wire terminals and install the 2 nuts.
1. Tighten the B+ terminal nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
2. Tighten the S-terminal nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
11. Install the starter motor solenoid cover.
12. Raise the engine and transaxle assembly into the vehicle.
13. Install the engine mount and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
14. Install the 4 engine mount nuts.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
15. Install the engine mount brace, nut and bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
16. Install the transaxle support insulator bracket, 3 nuts and the bolt.
- Tighten the transaxle support insulator bracket nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Tighten the transaxle support insulator bolt to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
17. Install the transaxle support insulator through bolt and nut.
- Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
18. NOTE: A new compression seal must be installed whenever the PTU is removed from the vehicles.
Using a small screwdriver, remove the compression seal and discard.
19. Using a soft face hammer, install the new compression seal.
20. Position the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) in place and install the 5 bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
21. Position the PTU support bracket in place and install the 5 bolts.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
22. Using a new gasket, install the RH catalytic converter and 4 new nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
23. Connect the RH Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector.
24. NOTICE: A new Power Transfer Unit (PTU) shaft seal must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft is removed or damage to the components can occur.
Install a new intermediate shaft seal and deflector.
All vehicles
25. Install the 4 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
26. Install 3 new torque converter bolts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
27. Install the inspection cover and the 2 fasteners.
28. Connect the transaxle cooler tubes and install the 2 secondary latches.
29. Install the RH halfshaft support bracket and the 4 bolts.
- Tighten the halfshaft support-to-cylinder block bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Tighten the catalytic converter-to-halfshaft support bolts to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
30. Install the 2 halfshaft support bracket studs.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
31. NOTICE: The circlips are unique in size and shape for each shaft. Make sure to use the specified circlip for the application or vehicle damage may occur.
Install the correct new circlip on the inboard stub shaft.
32. NOTE: After insertion, pull the halfshaft inner end to make sure the circlip is locked.
Push the stub shaft into the transmission so the circlip locks into the differential side gear.
33. Rotate the LH wheel knuckle into position and insert the LH halfshaft into the wheel hub.
34. Install the intermediate and halfshaft assembly and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
35. Rotate the RH wheel knuckle into position and insert the RH halfshaft into the wheel hub.
36. Using the Powertrain Lift, raise the subframe into the installed position.
37. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install the 2 front subframe bolts.
- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
38. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Position the subframe brackets and install the 4 bolts finger-tight.
39. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install the 2 rear subframe bolts.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
40. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Tighten the 4 subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
41. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Position the ball joints into the wheel knuckles. Install the new ball joint nuts.
- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
42. NOTE: The hex-holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while installing the nuts.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install new tie-rod end nuts.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
43. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install new upper stabilizer bar link nuts.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
44. Install the 2 front engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
45. Install the 2 rear engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
46. Using a new O-ring seal, install the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) tube onto the steering gear, rotate the clamp plate and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
47. Install the PSP tube bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
48. 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.
