Installation

Installation Procedure





1. Align the engine to the transmission.
2. Install the right engine mount.
3. Install the front engine mount to the engine.
4. Install the following components:
4.1. Install the cylinder heads.
4.2. Install the timing belt.
4.3. Install the catalytic converters.
4.4. Install the rocker covers.
4.5. Install the front covers.
4.6. Install the generator.
4.7. Install the A/C compressor.
5. Install the starter.
6. Install the powertrain assembly to the vehicle.
7. Install the cradle bolts.
8. Remove the J 39580 lift table.
9. Install the front engine mount bolts to the body.
10. Remove the wood blocks from the cradle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions

11. Install the lower transaxle-to-engine bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 64 Nm 47 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the PTU.
13. Install the torque convertor- to- flywheel bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
14. Install the torque convertor inspection cover.
^ Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
15. Install the 3 front fender pushpins
16. Install the front exhaust pipe.
17. Connect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
18. Install the propeller shaft.
19. Install the left and right axle shaft nuts.
20. Connect the left and right lower ball joints.
21. Install the left and right stabilizer bar links.
22. Install the left and right tie rod ends to the steering knuckles.
23. Connect the transmission cooler lines to the transmission and bracket.
24. Install the left wheelhouse liner.
25. Install the front tires.
26. Lower the vehicle.





27. Install the fuel EVAP line.
28. Connect the fuel feed line.
29. Install the starter positive cable.
^ Tighten the starter cable to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
30. Install the inlet and outlet heater hoses.
31. Connect the inlet and outlet radiator hoses to the engine.
32. Install the A/C tube to the A/C compressor.
33. Connect the coolant reservoir hose from the engine to reservoir.
34. Connect the A/C line from the condenser to compressor.
35. Connect the A/C high pressure switch harness.
36. Connect the generator positive cable and nut.
^ Tighten the nut to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
37. Install the A/C lower pressure tube at the front lift bracket.





38. Install the PCM.
39. Connect the radiator inlet and outlet hoses to the engine.
40. Fill the vehicle with coolant.
41. Connect the wiring harness to the underhood junction block.
42. Connect the transmission shifter cable.





43. Remove the cooling module support.
44. Install the battery tray and battery.
45. Install the air cleaner assembly.
46. Install the air outlet duct assembly.
47. Connect the negative battery cable.