Installation

^ Tools Required
- J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter
- J 39580 Universal Engine Support Table
- J 21366 Converter Holding Strap





1. Install engine lifting device and remove engine from the stand.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. For the manual transmission, install the flywheel (2) and flywheel bolts (1).
^ Tighten the flywheel bolts (1) to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.). Use the J 36660-A to torque the flywheel bolts an additional 50 degrees.






3. For the automatic transmission, install the flywheel (2) and flywheel bolts (1).
^ Tighten the flywheel bolts (1) to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.). Use J 36660-A to torque the flywheel bolts an additional 50 degrees.






4. For the manual transmission, install the clutch disc (6) and pressure plate (2) to the flywheel (5).
5. Install the pressure plate bolts (1).
^ Tighten the pressure plate bolts (1) to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.). Use J 36660-A to torque the pressure plate bolts (1) an additional 45 degrees.
6. Align the flywheel housing to the engine.





7. For the manual transmission, install the flywheel housing to engine bolts (1, 2) and nuts (3).
^ Tighten the flywheel housing to engine bolts (1, 2) and nuts (3) to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
8. If equipped with a automatic transmission remove the J 21366 from the transmission.





9. For the automatic transmission, install the transmission to engine bolts and nut.
^ Tighten the transmission to engine bolts and nut to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
10. Connect the electrical connectors to the transmission.





11. If equipped with the manual transmission install the following:
12. Left side transmission support (1).
13. Left side transmission support brace bolts (2, 3).
^ Tighten the left side transmission support brace bolts (2) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the left side transmission support brace bolts (3) to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).





14. Right side transmission support (1).
15. Right side transmission support brace bolts (3, 4).
^ Tighten the right side transmission support brace bolts (3, 4) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





16. If equipped with the automatic transmission install the following:
17. Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts.
^ Tighten the torque converter to flywheel bolts to 63 Nm (47 ft. lbs.).





18. Install the torque converter cover (2).
19. Left side transmission support (4).
20. Left side transmission support bolts (3, 5).
21. Left side transmission support nut (1).
^ Tighten the left side transmission support bolts (3) to 8.5 Nm (75 inch lbs.).
^ Tighten the left side transmission support bolts (5) to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the left side transmission support nut (1) to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).





22. Right side transmission support (4).
23. Right side transmission support brace bolts (1, 2, 3).
24. Right side transmission support nut (6).
^ Tighten the right side transmission support brace bolts (1) to 8.5 Nm (75 inch lbs.).
^ Tighten the right side transmission support bolts (2, 3) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the right side transmission support nut (6) to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
25. With the aide of an assistant, lower the engine and transmission to the crossmember.





26. Install the left engine mount bracket (1) and mount bracket stud (2).
27. Install the left engine mount bracket bolts (3).
^ Tighten the left engine mount bracket bolt (3) to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the left engine mount bracket stud (2) to 87 Nm (64 ft. lbs.).





28. Install the right engine mount bracket (3) and the engine mount bracket bolts (1, 2).
^ Tighten the two right engine mount bracket bolts (1) to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the right engine mount bracket bolt (2) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
29. Remove the lifting devise from the engine.





30. Install the generator to the engine.
31. Install the positive cable nut to the generator terminal.
^ Tighten the positive cable nut to generator terminal to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).





32. Connect the generator electrical connector.





33. Install the power steering pump.
34. Install the power steering pump nuts (3).
^ Tighten the power steering nuts (3) to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





35. Install the drive belt tensioner.
36. Install the drive belt tensioner bolts.
^ Tighten the drive belt tensioner bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





37. Install the A/C compressor.
38. Install the A/C compressor bolts.
^ Tighten the A/C compressor bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





39. Install the A/C compressor rear bracket.
40. Install the A/C compressor rear bracket stud (1).
41. Install the A/C compressor rear bolts (2, 3).
^ Tighten the A/C compressor rear bracket stud (1) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the A/C compressor rear bolts (2, 3) to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





42. Route the drive belt (1) around the pulleys.
43. Position a hex-head socket on the belt tensioner pulley bolts.
44. Rotate the drive belt tensioner (2) clockwise to relieve the tension on the drive belt (1).
45. Install the drive belt (1) onto the tensioner (2).
46. Remove the crossmember to J 39580 security straps.
47. Lower the vehicle and install the engine and transmission to the vehicle.
48. Align the crossmember to the vehicle body.





49. Install the front crossmember bolts
^ Tighten the upper four cradle bolts to 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the lower two cradle bolts to 145 Nm (107 ft. lbs.).





50. Install the transmission support bolts.
^ Tighten the transmission support bolts to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.).
51. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
52. Remove the J 39580 from below the vehicle.
53. Remove the supports from both steering knuckles.
54. Connect the ball stud to the steering knuckle.





55. Install the nuts and cotter pins to the left and right upper ball joints.
^ Tighten the upper ball joint nuts to 53 Nm (39 ft. lbs.).
56. Install the right and left side shock absorber lower mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the shock bolts to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
57. Lower the vehicle.
58. Install the transmission control, if equipped. Refer to Shift Control Assembly Replacement.
59. Install the floor shift control, if equipped. Refer to Floor Shift Control Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.





60. Install the engine wire harness through the front of dash.





61. Connect the engine wiring harness to the instrument panel wiring harness.
62. Install the hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Trim Replacement - Hinge Pillar.
63. Install the right side insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.





64. Install the PCM to the vehicle.
65. Connect the PCM connectors.





66. Connect the engine harness vacuum tube to the bottom of the vacuum check valve.
67. Connect the forward lamp harness to the engine harness.
68. Connect the captured secondary locks.
69. Install the front two brake pipes to the brake modulator.





70. Install the brake booster vacuum hose (2) to the intake manifold fitting (1).





71. Install the outlet hose to the water pump.





72. Install the inlet hose to the water outlet.





73. Install the forward lamp harness branch to the wire harness clip.
74. Connect the electronic throttle control (ETC) electrical connector (1).
75. Install the capture secondary lock to the electrical connector.





76. Connect the EVAP pipe (6) at the engine.
77. Connect the fuel return pipe (2) to the fuel rail.
78. Connect the fuel feed pipe (1) to the fuel rail.





79. Install the heater hoses to the drive belt tensioner.





80. Install a new O-ring.
81. Install the A/C compressor and condenser hose bolt at the accumulator
^ Tighten A/C compressor and condenser hose bolt at the accumulator to 48 Nm (36 ft. lbs.).





82. Install the engine ground.
83. Install the engine wiring harness ground bolt (1) to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
84. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
85. Connect the brake lines to the brake pipe clip.





86. Install the front fuel pipe heat shield (2).
87. Install the front fuel pipe heat shield nuts (1).
^ Tighten the front fuel pipe heat shield nuts (1) to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).





88. Install a new O-ring.
89. Install the A/C compressor and condenser hose nut at the condenser.
^ Tighten the A/C compressor and condenser hose nut at the condenser to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).





90. Install a new O-ring.
91. Install the A/C compressor and condenser hose bolt.
^ Tighten the A/C compressor and condenser hose bolt to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).





92. Connect the wheel speed sensors electrical connectors.
93. Connect the knock sensors electrical connectors.





94. Install the RF ground strap, cruise control lead and wiring harness ground bolt to the front rail.
^ Tighten the wiring harness ground bolt to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).





95. Install the intermediate steering shaft and bolt to the rack.
^ Tighten the intermediate shaft bolt to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
96. Install the steering gear coupling shield.
97. Install the stabilizer bar brackets.
98. Install the stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
^ Tighten the stabilizer bar bracket bolts to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
99. Install the left side front air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector Replacement - Front Bumper Fascia.





100. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, connect the clutch actuator cylinder line to the actuator cylinder.





101. On vehicles equipped with a automatic transmission, install the range selector lever cable to the cable bracket.





102. Install the retainer to the range selector lever cable.





103. Snap the transmission range selector lever cable to the range selector lever at the transmission.
104. Install the torque arm. Refer to Torque Arm Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
105. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two Piece in Transmission and Drivetrain.
106. Install the 3-way catalytic converter.
107. Install the front wheels.
108. Lower the vehicle.





109. Install the air intake duct.





110. Connect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.





111. Connect the positive battery cable.
112. Install the starter motor.
113. Refill the engine oil.
114. Refill the transmission fluid.
115. Refill the engine coolant.
116. Recharge the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating and Air Conditioning.
117. Bleed the brakes.
118. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.
119. Perform the crankshaft position (CKP) system variation learn procedure.