Part 2

Engine









All vehicles

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. 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.


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. 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.






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. NOTE: The engine roll restrictor is equipped with a heat shield. If the engine roll restrictor was removed, it must be installed with the heat shield facing the exhaust.
Position the engine roll restrictor and install the engine roll restrictor-to-subframe through bolt.

- Tighten the 2 engine roll restrictor through bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).






45. 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).






46. Install the PSP (Power Steering Pressure) tube bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).






47. Install a new engine oil filter.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.






AWD (All-Wheel Drive) vehicles

48. Line up the index marks on the rear driveshaft to the index marks on the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) flange made during removal and install the 4 new bolts.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).






All vehicles

49. Using a new gasket, install the Y-pipe and install the 2 new nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

- Attach the exhaust hanger.






50. Install the Y-pipe assembly and 4 new nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).






51. 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.

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).






52. Position the RH brake hose bracket and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).






53. Position the rubber shield and install the 2 lower scrivets.





54. 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.






55. 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).






56. Connect the hose to the power steering reservoir.





57. Install the ground cable and bolt.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).






58. Attach the wire to the RH valve cover stud bolt.





59. Attach the engine wiring harness retainer.





60. Connect the fuel supply tube to the fuel rail.