Part 1

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 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 Adjustable Grip Arms.






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 2 engine mount spacers and the 4 engine mount nuts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 70 Nm (52 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. NOTE: A new compression seal must be installed whenever the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is moved from the vehicle.
Using a small screwdriver, remove the compression seal and discard.






17. Using a soft face hammer, install the new compression seal.





18. Position the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) in place and install the 5 bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).






19. Position the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) support bracket in place and install the 5 bolts.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).






20. 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.






21. 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).






22. Connect the RH Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector.





Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles

23. 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.






24. 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

25. 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.






26. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the 2 front subframe nuts.

- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).






27. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Position the subframe brackets and install the 4 bolts finger-tight.






28. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the 2 rear subframe nuts.

- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).






29. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Tighten the 4 subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).






30. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the stabilizer bar links and nuts to the struts.

- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).






31. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the tie-rod ends and nuts.

- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

- Install new cotter pins.






32. Install the engine roll restrictor-to-subframe through bolt.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).






AWD (All-Wheel Drive) vehicles

33. 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

34. Install 4 new torque converter nuts.
- Tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).






35. Install the inspection cover and the 2 fasteners.





36. Install the 4 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).






37. Using new gaskets, install the Y-pipe assembly and 6 new nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).






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


39. Connect the 2 transmission fluid cooler hoses.





40. Connect the power steering cooler tube.





41. 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.