Part 2
EngineInstallation (Steps 43-83)
43. Position the EGR tube and loosely install the fittings.
^ Tighten the EGR tube-to-EGR valve fitting to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
44. Connect the differential pressure feedback EGR sensor electrical connector and attach the pin-type retainer.
45. Position the shift cable and bracket in place, install the bolts and install the wiring harness retainer.
^ Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
46. Connect the gearshift cable to the transaxle.
47. Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainer to the gearshift cable bracket.
48. Connect the fuel supply tube quick connect coupling at the fuel rail.
49. Attach the transaxle vent tube retainer to the throttle body.
50. Connect the heater hoses and the throttle body coolant hose.
51. Connect the upper and lower radiator hoses.
52. Position the accelerator and speed control cables and bracket. Install the nut.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
53. Position the bracket and install the bolts.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
^ Connect the accelerator cable and the speed control actuator cable.
54. Position the accelerator cable snow shield and install the bolts.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
55. Tighten the EGR tube-to-RH catalytic converter fitting to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
56. Install the transaxle cooler tube and the bracket bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft), tighten the fitting to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
57. Connect the 2 transmission cooler tubes (1 shown).
58. Install the cross brace and the new nut finger tight.
59. Install the 2 bolts for the cross brace and the bolt for the front roll restrictor.
^ Tighten the 2 cross brace bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
^ Tighten the front roll restrictor bolt to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
60. Tighten the cross brace nut to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
61. Position the RH accessory drive belt idler pulley and bracket and attach the wiring harness retainer.
^ Install the 3 bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
62. Install the A/C compressor and the bolts.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
63. Connect the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector.
64. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and install the accessory drive belt.
AWD vehicles
65. CAUTION: Do not reuse the driveshaft flange bolts and washers. Install new bolts and washers or damage to the vehicle may occur.
Align the index-marks made during removal and install 6 new front driveshaft-to-PTU bolts and washers.
^ Tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
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66. Install the intermediate shaft and the 2 nuts.
^ Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
67. Install the RH halfshaft onto the intermediate shaft.
68. Install the LH halfshaft into the transaxle.
69. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Attach the LH and RH lower ball joints to the steering knuckles and install the pinch bolts and nuts.
^ Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
70. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the LH and RH tie-rod ends and nuts.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
71. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the LH and RH stabilizer link-to-strut nuts.
^ Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
72. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the LH and RH brake hose retainers and ABS sensor wiring harness bolts.
^ Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
73. Install the Y-pipe and the 2 new exhaust flange-to-RH catalytic converter nuts.
^ Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).
74. Install the 2 new exhaust flange-to-LH catalytic converter nuts.
^ Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).
75. Attach the Y-pipe to the rear catalytic converter.
1. Attach the exhaust hanger.
2. Install the 2 new exhaust flange-to-rear catalytic converter nuts.
- Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).
76. Install the lateral support crossmember and the 4 bolts.
^ Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
77. Connect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector and the 2 wiring harness retainers.
78. Install the lower splash shields.
79. Install the front wheels and tires.
80. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe and air cleaner.
81. Install the battery tray.
82. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
83. Fill and bleed the cooling system.