Engine Installation

NOTE: Make certain the bolts are in their correct locations.

1. Assemble the engine to the transmission.
2. Position the engine and the transmission assembly under the engine compartment.
3. Slowly lower the vehicle over the assembly until the transmission mount is indexed.
4. Install the bolt.
5. Install the engine support fixture adjust to the previous setting.
6. Install the engine mount assembly.
7. Install the transmission mount. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
8. Raise and support the vehicle off of the support.
9. Install the axle shafts to the transmission. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
10. Connect the heater outlet hose to the radiator outlet pipe.
11. Install the suspension supports. See Steering and Suspension.
12. Install the stabilizer shaft assembly. See Steering and Suspension.
13. Install the ball joint nuts. See Steering and Suspension.
14. Install the engine strut mount.
15. Connect the following electrical, connections:
^ The VSS
^ The knock sensor
^ The starter solenoid
^ Both front ABS wheel speed sensors
16. Install the flex plate housing cover.
17. Connect the lower radiator hose.
18. Install the right splash shield.
19. Install the front tires and wheels.
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Remove the engine support fixture.
22. Install the coolant recovery tank. See Cooling System.
23. Install the following electrical connections:
^ The generator
^ The injector harness
^ The A/C compressor, if Equipped
^ The idle air control and throttle position sensor at the throttle body
^ The manifold absolute pressure sensor
^ The intake air temperature sensor
^ The EVAP Canister Purge solenoid
^ The starter solenoid
^ The ground connections
^ The negative battery cable to the transmission
^ The two Engine Coolant Temperature sensors
^ The Oil Pressure sensor/switch
^ The 02S (Oxygen Sensor)
^ The crankshaft position sensor
^ The Backup Light switch
^ The Electronic Ignition Coil and Module assembly
^ The camshaft position sensor
24. Connect the vacuum hoses.
25. Connect the compressor/condenser hose assembly to the compressor, if A/C equipped. See Heating and Air Conditioning.
26. Install the clutch actuator line. See Transmission and Drivetrain.





27. Install the shift cables. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
28. Install the exhaust manifold.





29. Install the heat shield.
30. Connect the fuel lines. See Powertrain Management.
31. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.





32. Install the power steering pump to the block. See Steering and Suspension.
33. Install the power steering pump bolts. See Steering and Suspension.
34. Connect the vacuum hoses to intake manifold.
35. Install the throttle cable bracket.
36. Install the throttle cable. See Powertrain Management.
37. Install the coolant fan. See Cooling System.
38. Install the air cleaner assembly.
39. Install the radiator outlet (upper) hose.
40. Fill the cooling system. See Cooling System.
41. Install the left sound insulator and disconnect the clutch push rod from the pedal assembly, on manual transmission only.
42. Connect the heater hose at the thermostat housing.
43. Fill the transmission with fluid. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
44. Fill engine oil.
45. Connect the negative battery cable.
46. If the vehicle is A/C equipped, evaluate, charge and leak test the A/C system. See Heating and Air Conditioning.