Engine Installation

1. Position engine assembly in vehicle.
2. Attach motor mount to engine brackets and torque to 41 Nm ( 30 ft. lb. ) then lower engine in place. Refer to Engine Mount / Locations. LocationsRefer to Engine Mount / Service and Repair. Engine Mount
3. Remove engine lifting device.
4. Remove transmission floor jack.
5. Raise vehicle on hoist.
6. Install mount through-bolt nuts. Torque to 68 Nm (50 ft. lb.).
7. Install bell housing bolts. Torque to 75 Nm ( 55 ft. lb. ).
8. On vehicles with automatic transmission, install converter to flywheel attaching bolts and torque to 63 Nm ( 46 ft. lb. ).
9. Install flywheel splash shield or converter housing cover as applicable.
^ Torque converter housing cover bolts to 10 Nm ( 89 in. lb. ).
10. Install transmission fluid cooler lines to oil pan clips.
11. Install starter wires.
12. Connect exhaust crossover pipe at manifold. Torque exhaust crossover pipe nuts to 20 Nm (15 lb. ft.)
13. Lower vehicle on hoist.

CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire and Personal Injury: Before connecting fuel line fittings, always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male tube ends. This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak. (During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.) DO NOT attempt to repair sections of nylon fuel lines. If damaged, replace.

14. Connect fuel lines and torque to 27 Nm ( 20 ft. lb. ).
15. Reinstall power steering pump (if equipped) and torque bolts to 50 Nm ( 37 ft. lb. ).
16. Connect necessary wires and hoses.
17. Connect radiator and heater hoses.
18. Connect throttle linkage and cruise control cable.
19. Connect vacuum brake booster line.
20. Install distributor cap.
21. Connect air conditioning compressor to bracket.
22. Fill cooling system.
23. Fill crankcase with oil.
24. Install air cleaner duct.
25. Install hood.

NOTE To avoid possible arcing of battery, connect positive battery cable first.

26. Connect battery cables and torque bolts to 15 Nm ( 11 ft.lb. ).Refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction / Service and Repair / Idle Learn Procedure. Service and Repair
27. Install serpentine belt. Refer to Drive Belt / Service and Repair. Service and Repair
28. Start engine, check for leaks and check timing.