Part 1

Engine









All vehicles

1. Using the 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 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 Adjustable Grip Arms.






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 (Power Transfer Unit) 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 (Power Transfer Unit) 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).