Part 3
Engine
NOTICE: Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.
67. Attach the 2 brake booster vacuum hose retainers (1 shown) to the strut tower brace.
68. Install the cowl panel grille.
69. 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.
70. NOTICE: The sharp edges on the stub shaft splines can slice or puncture the oil seal. Use care when inserting the stub shaft into the transmission or damage to the component may occur.
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.
71. Rotate the LH wheel knuckle into position and insert the LH halfshaft into the wheel hub.
72. 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.
73. Install the intermediate and halfshaft assembly and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
74. Rotate the RH wheel knuckle into position and insert the RH halfshaft into the wheel hub.
75. NOTE: Align the index marks on the subframe to the index marks on the underbody that were made during removal.
Using the Powertrain Lift, raise the subframe into the installed position.
76. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install the 2 front subframe bolts.
- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
77. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Position the subframe brackets and install the 4 bolts finger-tight.
78. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install the 2 rear subframe bolts.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
79. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Tighten the 4 subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
80. Connect the 2 Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) electrical connectors (1 shown) and attach the wiring retainer (not shown) and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
81. NOTICE: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.
Install the steering intermediate shaft onto the steering gear and install a new bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
82. 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).
83. 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).
84. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install new upper stabilizer bar link nuts.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
85. Install the 2 front engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
86. NOTE: The bracket has keyed tabs to orient the roll restrictor.
Position the rear roll restrictor bracket with the keyed tabs aligned to the rear roll restrictor and install the bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
87. Install the RH and LH catalytic converters.
88. Position the RH brake hose bracket and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
89. NOTICE: Do not tighten the wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Using the previously removed RH and LH wheel hub nuts, seat the halfshaft.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the wheel hub nuts.
90. NOTICE: The wheel hub nut contains a one-time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened within the specified time or damage to the components can occur.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install a new RH and LH wheel hub nut.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
91. Install the 2 scrivets in the rubber shield.
92. Install the front wheels and tires.
93. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
94. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
95. Install the front splash shield, 7 pin-type retainers and 5 bolts.
96. Install the underbody shield and the 4 retainers.
97. Connect the LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
- Attach the HO2S (Heated Oxygen Sensor) connector retainer to the bracket.
98. Refill the transaxle fluid. For additional, refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle &/or Transmission Control Systems.
99. Recharge the A/C system.
100. After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.